Jane Caie, one of Hambledon's seven parish councillors, has resigned, creating a vacancy which can be filled by co-opting a new member.

Applications are invited to fill the position and any villager interested in joining the council should get in touch with the parish clerk Jane Woolley.

Being a parish councillor is, of course, a voluntary post but it involves interesting and rewarding work in an active and caring community that was recently praised for its many achievements when it won the title of Surrey Village of the Year for 2008-2009.  The council meets once a month on a Tuesday evening at the village hall. The Parish Council has various responsibilities and is vital to a thriving community, spearheading local initiatives and making sure its voice is heard at Waverley and Surrey councils.

No specialist knowledge is required and all parish councillors are considered independent and do not represent any political affiliation. It is the grassroots of local democracy.

Jane Caie is standing down after five years service and has been thanked for her work for the village. Local government elections are not until May next year and, rather than hold an by-election, the council has the power to co-opt a new member.  The council is keen to hear from interested individuals. It may be that other current councillors will consider standing down next May so finding volunteers to replace them is important.

Contact details for the clerk, and details of the other members, can be found on this website under Clubs and Organisations.