Simply a parish councillor is someone living or running a business in the local community who sets time aside to help shape and protect the future of Quedgeley.

We are governed by a code of conduct, which requires councillors to act openly and honourably in the public interest, never to use their position to seek personal gain for themselves, family or friends and not to do anything to bring the council into disrepute.

In addition we are required to register specific financial interests we may have, who we are employed by, any business interests or landholdings we may have in the parish and membership of other organisations and as such whether we are the Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary etc.

At any council meetings we must declare an interest if we, or our family or our business could be perceived to gain unfair advantage or financial gain if we debate and vote on an issue. Under such circumstances the councillor will leave the room whilst the debate and vote are taken.

There are other rules governing the way we hold meetings, inclusion of the press and public and when we can exclude the public and press which is usually for sensitive confidential matters and is only used when really necessary. At each full council meeting the public are given the opportunity to ask questions or give their views on matters relating to the council.