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We are recruiting!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual with experience of Local Government to take on the key role of Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in the development of our village, supporting councillors, engaging with residents and ensuring the smooth running of our local council.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working with people. You’ll help shape local decisions, manage council activities, oversee finances and ensure we meet legal and procedural requirements.

We welcome applications from people with a passion for community work, strong organisational skills, and a willingness to learn. Training and support will be provided, including professional development opportunities. If you have experience in administration, finance, governance, or working with local groups, we’d love to hear from you!

For full details browse our recruitment pack. CV’s can be submitted up to 4pm on Friday 5th September. Interviews will take place, week commencing 22nd September 2025.

Precept for 2025-26

The precept is a payment collected through your council tax, that is used by us to provide our facilities and services, that benefit the whole community. A breakdown of our expenditure and other income is explained in our Precept Report for 2025-26.

If you would like further details, please visit our accounts and transparency pages, or read the minutes from our finance committees or full council meetings. Otherwise, our Clerk and Assistant Clerk will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

Strategic Objectives for 2023-2027

Whilst we work on the main Strategic Plan, members have agreed the council’s strategic objectives for the next four years. Objectives cover three priority areas:

• Cimate change – carbon neutral buildings, planting and management of council land and improving public access to open spaces
• Supporting the village – roads, parking and vehicles, implementing emergency plan and supporting community events
• Improving accessibility, inclusivity and wellbeing – Developing services for young people, wellbeing and improving communication channnels.

If you would like to help drive improvements, deliver our projects and ensure we remain accountable to the community, please consider joining the parish council, there are vacancies and we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about this intersting role, where you can make a real difference in your community, please visit our councillor vacancy and eligibility page.

Parish Council still seeking new members!

Wheatley Parish Council have signed the Civility and Respect Pledge, affirming now is the time to put Civility and Respect at the Top of the Agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector.

Civility & Respect pledge acknowledging that Wheatley Parish Council has signed the pledge