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Month: March 2022

Jubilee Tree planting on Saturday 19th March

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Leigh and District Cottage Garden Society will be planting a Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this Saturday March 19th at 2.30pm. The tree will be planted on the Village Green.

All villagers and members of LDCGS are invited to attend. Please bring along children and grandchildren. Trowels will be provided for children to add some soil.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Vacancy

Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

(8 hours per week, pay dependant on experience)

Leigh Parish Council is seeking to recruit a new part time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

The Clerk is required to prepare the agenda for, attend and to produce the minutes of all Council meetings and the Annual Parish Meeting. They are responsible for the day-to-day administration of the council and all its assets, managing the Council’s finances in accordance with Government Accounting Regulations and be responsible for the Council’s communication through the website and newsletters.

The position is home-based but will require a commitment to attend ad hoc meetings and some site visits, mainly within the Parish.

The Clerk needs to be an effective communicator, have robust IT skills and be able to manage the Councils finances accurately and securely.

The post will be based on a salary range of SCP 18-23 (currently £13.21 to £14.67 per hour) determined by qualifications and experience.

The job description and person specification can be accessed here.

To be considered for the position or for more information, please contact the clerk at leighparishcouncil@gmail.com.