How are Parish Councillors elected?
Parish Council elections take place every 4 years. The next election will be in held in May 2027.
If there are more councillors being nominated than seats available (ie. more than 13 nominees), an election needs to be held.
In the recent elections, held on 4th May 2023, 6 Councillors were elected. One more was co-opted at the Annual Parish Meeting held on 16th May 2023 and 5 more were co-opted at the Full Council meeting held on 14th November 2023. This leaves one vacancy remaining. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor or would like more information, please contact the Clerk on 07375 809 660 or email parishclerk@burwashpc.org.uk.
Co-Opting Councillors
The Council can co-opt councillors to fill vacancies which arise if seats are left vacant following any election or if a councillor resigns during the term of the council – currently four years. Click here to see the full BPC Co-Option policy.
Parish Councillors
Scott Chambers
Member of the Environment & Maintenance Working Party, Communications & Events Working Party & Traffic & Transport Working Party.
Email: cllr.scott.chambers@burwashpc.org.uk
Colin Chapman
Member of the Environment & Maintenance Working Party, the Traffic & Transport Working Party and Planning Committee.
Email: cllr.colin.chapman@burwashpc.org.uk
Natalie Crabtree
Member of the Community & Events Working Party, Traffic & Transport Working Party and lead Member for Young Parishioners.
Email: cllr.natalie.crabtree@burwashpc.org.uk
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Bob Franklin
Chair of the Down Meadow Committee and the Traffic & Transport Working Party. Member of the Planning Committee.
Email: cllr.robert.franklin@burwashpc.org.uk
Terry Johns
Chair of the Environment & Maintenance Working Party and member of the Planning Committee.
Email: cllr.terry.johns@burwashpc.org.uk
Keith Lloyd
Member responsible for the Internet Hub.
Chair of the Planning Committee.
Email: cllr.keith.lloyd@burwashpc.org.uk
Brian Newman
Chair of the Community & Events Working Party and member of the Planning Committee.
Email: cllr.brian.newman@burwashpc.org.uk
District Councillors
Councillor John Barnes
Political grouping: Conservative
Ward: Burwash & the Weald
Tel: 01580 819142
Email: cllr.john.barnes@rother.gov.uk
Address: The Barn Burgham, Sheepstreet Lane Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7AZ
Website: https://rother.moderngov.co.uk/mgDeclarationSubmission.aspx?UID=116&HID=184&FID=0&HPID=1394634
County Councillor
Councillor Eleanor-Kirby Green
Party: Conservative
Division: Rother North West
Tel: 01580 201722
Email: cllr.Eleanor.Kirby-Green@eastsussex.gov.uk
Address: Broomden Oast Vineyard Lane Ticehurst East Sussex TN5 7LP
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Local MP
Huw Merriman
Huw Merriman is the Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle, and has been an MP continuously since 7 May 2015.
Tel: 020 7219 8712
Email: huw.merriman.mp@parliament.uk
Address: House of Commons London SW1A 0AA
Website: https://www.huwmerriman.org.uk/
