Parish Council Elections
The 1st May 2025 is when Parish Council elections take place in Northamptonshire. Ashton Parish Council need you, members of the local community to stand for election as a Parish Councillor.
The Parish Council consists of 7 members and 1 member of staff. We strive to make Ashton an amazing place to live, work and play. We are looking for members of the community to stand for the Parish Council Election.
We need people from all backgrounds and experiences, who are passionate about their local community, confident with IT and have a few hours spare each month. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of the local people and how local issues are dealt with.
What is Involved?
You will need to be available to met once a month and have time to receive and read correspondence outside of these meetings. Councillors are not paid but act in this role because they are passionate about the community and must abide by the local government code of conduct.
What do Parish Councillors do?
Councillors are the voice for Ashton, meet regularly and make decisions about the direction of the council and the work it does for the Community. The Council uses the democratic process, by voting on all the decisions it makes, so it can hopefully make the right choices for the community it serves.
Who can stand for election in Ashton
- Registered Government Electors
- Owners or tenants live who occupy any land or other premises in the parish area
- Those whose main or only place of work is in the parish area
- Living in the parish area or three miles of it.
Who can not stand for election in Ashton
- Paid employees or officers of the Parish Council
- Those subject to bankruptcy restrictions or debt relief restriction orders (interim orders)
- Those sentenced to a term imprisonment of three months or more (including suspended sentences) without the option of a fine, with a period of five years before poling day.
- Those disqualified under the Representations of the People Act 1983, covering corrupt or illegal electoral practises and offences relating to donations.
KEY DATES
Notice of Election Published by WNC 14th March 2025
Nominations Closes on 2nd April 2025 at 4pm.
Due to expected numbers, WNC will be running an appointment system for the submission of nomination papers. Appointments are 15-minute slots and can be booked by emailing ReturningOfficer@westnorthants.gov.uk with your name, date and time you’d like to come in and a contact telephone number or calling the Elections Team on 01604 526130. A member of the team will then contact you to arrange a date and time. You are welcome to just “turn up” at any of the locations during the dates and times given, however you may be required to wait until an officer is free to take your nomination paper and process it.
WNC are operating from The Guildhall One Stop Shop, Northampton on all days, but only specified days at The Abbey, Daventry and The Forum, Towcester full details will be included on the Notice of Election and are detailed below:
The Abbey, Daventry
20 March – 9am – 4.30pm
26 March – 9am – 4.30pm
28 March – 9am – 4.30pm
The Guildhall, One Stop Shop, Northampton
17 March – 9am – 4.30pm 26 March – 9am – 7pm
18 March – 9am – 4.30pm 27 March – 9am – 4.30pm
19 March – 9am – 4.30pm 28 March – 9am – 4.30pm
20 March – 9am – 7pm 31 March – 9am – 7pm
21 March – 9am – 4.30pm 1 April – 9am – 7pm
24 March – 9am – 7pm 2 April – 9am – 4pm
25 March – 9am – 4.30pm
The Forum, Towcester
17 March – 9am – 4.30pm 25 March – 9am – 4.30pm
18 March – 9am – 4.30pm 27 March – 9am – 4.30pm
19 March – 9am – 7pm 31 March – 9am – 7pm
21 March – 9am – 4.30pm 1 April – 9am – 7pm
24 March – 9am – 7pm 1 April – 9am – 7pm
Please see below important documentation on becoming a councillor, the May 2025 Election Timetable and an application form.
For further information please visit Local elections 2025 | West Northamptonshire Council
or contact the Parish Clerk Ms Lynn Lavender e:clerk@ashtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
