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We now have a vacancy for a Clerk & RFO, working flexibly around 60 hours monthly. You will be home based but must be prepared to attend evening meetings at least twice monthly, generally including the first Monday.

The major focus of the role is providing comprehensive administrative support for our eight Councillors and their committees, including liaison with residents and with both City and County Councils who provide the majority of our services to residents. As the Responsible Financial Officer, you will manage all the administration of the Parish Council’s finances and financial records, including liaising with the independent auditors. You will also run the Council’s website.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to understand and interpret local government law; financial accounting experience; plus a willingness to develop the role – our Parish Council has ambitions to increase its engagement with residents. Experience of servicing committees is essential and facility in Microsoft Office (ideally including TEAMS data management) is desirable.

Ideally you will hold the CiLCA qualification or be prepared to work towards achieving that; starting salary will depend on qualifications and relevant experience, in the range  LC2 SCP 24 – 28 £28,672 – £32,234, pro rata.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a formal application form, including details of referees, although these will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been made and accepted. These candidates will also be given the opportunity of asking questions by telephone.

Applicants will be invited to attend a panel interview in the week commencing 24^th May and the successful candidate will be invited to attend the full Parish Council meeting on Monday 7^th June, ideally taking up the appointment by 1^st July.

To apply, please send the current Clerk your CV with a covering letter explaining why this appointment interests you and what you believe you can contribute to the smooth working of the Parish Council; the closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday 7th May.

Please send your CV and covering letter to .  We look forward to hearing from you !

Further particulars are attached.

Further information about the Parish Council can be found on the About & Around section of the website.

Please be cautious when using the footpath which runs from Trotshill Lane East to Dugdale Drive and adjacent to Mabbs Field and Allotments, especially if you are walking with dogs and/or small children. Sadly, there has been a leak from a heating oil tank at a nearby property which has seeped into the pond adjacent to this footpath. The Environment Agency have inspected the site and Oracle Environment Services are at work commencing the clean-up process. Specific timescales for the completion of the work are unknown, however could extend to several weeks. The area is very muddy and whilst the ground is being disturbed unavoidably there will be a strong oily smell.

A message from local County Councillor Andy Roberts.

The County Council has been informed by First Bus that the Department for Transport has instructed them to reduce their operational mileage to around 75%-80% of their current operation. First Bus has confirmed that they will reduce the network to the levels back in June, starting week commencing 17th January 2021. This will mean a reduction in frequency of services, but will continue to provide for key worker journeys, shopping services and weekend services.

Notices will be put up at bus stops to convey this message, update Real Time Information boards and the County Council website. Similarly, First Bus will also undertake their own communication to passengers.

All regular subsided services will continue to operate to their normal timetables. However, some operators are already starting to report staff capacity issues due to positive Covid-19 cases, or where staff members have needed to self-isolate. We will continue to work with operators to minimise disruption where possible and keep you updated.

For more information go to

https://www.firstgroup.com/worcestershire

We are pleased to report the two new benches funded by the Parish Council have finally been installed – one by the Astroturf play area at Brecon Avenue and one situated on the green space between Stirling Avenue and Chepstow Avenue.

These two younger members of the community, out for a walk with their grandma were delighted to be the first ones to use the bench situated on the green space between Stirling Avenue and Chepstow Avenue.

Bench by Astroturf play area at Brecon Avenue