Do you agree with Stanwick Parish Council saying it should increase the number of Parish Council seats from 7 to 9?
Key points:
- More community representation
Would having two additional councillors provide better representation of different parts, interests and age groups within Stanwick?
- Greater range of views and experience
Would nine councillors bring a wider range of skills, knowledge, experience and perspectives to the Council's discussions and decisions? - Capacity to get things done
- Would additional councillors give the Parish Council greater capacity to undertake projects, attend meetings, engage with residents and work with other organisations?
- Workload and responsibilities
Is the current workload becoming too much for seven councillors, or can the Council effectively manage its responsibilities with the existing number?
- Effective decision-making
Would increasing the number make discussions and decision-making more representative, or could a larger Council make reaching decisions more difficult?
- Cost to local taxpayers
Additional councillors may increase the Council's costs, for example through training. Is the potential benefit worth any additional cost?
- Future needs of the parish
Should the decision consider not just the Council's current workload, but the likely needs, population and development of Stanwick over the coming years?
- Accountability and scrutiny
Would two additional councillors improve the Council's ability to scrutinise decisions, challenge proposals and hold itself and others to account?
- The right size for Stanwick
Ultimately, is nine councillors the right size for Stanwick Parish Council—large enough to provide effective representation and capacity, but small enough to remain efficient and manageable?
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