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Have your say about nature in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough!

Our area is one of the most nature depleted in England and your response to the surveys below will help develop a strategy to help our county to become a world-class environment where both nature and people can thrive. Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) will set priorities for nature recovery across England.  Your input will help to identify existing habitats and species which are important to conserve, as well as opportunities to increase biodiversity and create a landscape more resilient to climate change and other environmental pressures.

Whether you are an individual that cares about nature in your local area or you are a local group or organisation that has an interest in nature recovery, we would like to hear your thoughts and ideas to help shape nature recovery in our county.

LNRS survey for individuals – https://forms.office.com/e/gz7th9AkkE

LNRS survey for local groups and organisations – https://forms.office.com/e/2ddKrVgDMV

Please visit the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough LNRS website for further information and sign up to their newsletter for more regular updates.

Please note the deadline for responses is Friday 5^th April.

Job Title: Clerk to Graveley Parish Council

Location: Graveley, Cambridgeshire, UK

Position Type: Part-Time (6 hours per week)

Salary: In line with the nationally agreed pay scale, SCP 13-23, commensurate with experience

About Us:

Graveley Parish Council is a vital part of our local community, dedicated to serving the needs and interests of the residents of Graveley. Graveley is a small parish, with a population of approximately 200 residents. The Parish Council consists of a maximum of 5 councillors.

We strive to maintain and enhance the quality of life in our village through effective governance and the provision of essential services. As the Clerk to the Parish Council, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth operation of our council and supporting its initiatives.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as Clerk to the Parish Council. Reporting directly to the Council, the Clerk will be responsible for providing administrative support, managing council affairs, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Proper Officer of the Council and ensure all legal requirements are met, including compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and procedures.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for council meetings, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Provide procedural and legislative advice to the Council.
• Manage council finances, including budget monitoring, invoicing, and financial reporting, as Responsible Financial Officer.
• Act as the primary point of contact for residents, responding to enquiries and resolving issues promptly and efficiently.
• Coordinate council activities, events, and projects as required.
• Assist with the organisation of community engagement initiatives and public consultations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar administrative role, preferably within a parish council.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, governance procedures, and financial management principles.
• Proficiency in IT and office software applications, including Microsoft Office suite and email.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including attendance at evening meetings.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about serving your community and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to

Application Deadline: Friday 28^th March 5pm

Graveley Parish Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description

Clerk to Graveley Parish Council Person Specification

Message from County Broadband:

You might have seen us in your neighbourhood as we carried out surveys, assessing the best routes available to install our full fibre cables. This will allow us to connect our network directly to each property to provide the benefits of a faster and more reliable broadband service.

We have appointed our build partners to help us get the work completed and they have shared their schedule of work with us so we can keep you updated on what you can expect in the near future.

What can you expect?

We started our work in January and will deliver this project in stages across the village so you may well notice an increased presence of County Broadband our Build Partner engineers in your area.

We always aim to keep disruption to a minimum. However in some circumstances, due to the nature of our works, we may need to temporarily close some roads. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. Please visit https://one.network/ to keep up-to-date with road closures and diversions in your area.

Our Build Partner will be posting letters to provide notice of any works on your street. We have also asked them to provide advance warning signs to communicate any road closures around the village.

Whilst the work is taking place, someone from our Operations Team may come and knock on your door. This is to carry out surveys in readiness for your connection. You can find more information on the back of this letter on the different ways we can connect you to our Full Fibre Hyperfast Broadband network.

As long as everything goes to plan, we should complete the work within 12 months, but sometimes unforeseen delays may occur which might impact our programme of work, and we will provide updates on our progress on a quarterly basis. Once our works are completed, It may then take up to 12 weeks for your property to be connected to the network.

If you would like any further information please refer to your Customer Portal, visit https://service.countybroadband.co.uk

And one last thing…

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. If you have pre-ordered a service with us, we will write to you again with further updates.

We look forward to updating you again soon,