Loughton Parish Council has decided to upgrade the role of the Parish Clerk from 6 hours a week (previously) to 28 hours a week (0.75 full time equivalent). This has necessitated a change of incumbent.
The change is due to the increased activities of the Parish Council in Loughton which has meant that the job of Parish Clerk has become a lot busier. The Parish Clerk is the only employee of the Parish Council (unlike other parishes in Milton Keynes which employ a number of administrative staff). The new appointment starts from 1st January 2013.
Chairman of Loughton Parish Council, Peter Todd, said :-
"Loughton Parish Council is working hard to engage with local residents. We have seen this for example in the consultation with all residents in Loughton over the changes to the Loughton parking restrictions. We have also started to publish a newsletter delivered to all homes in Loughton and Great Holm to update residents on local issues and to listen to their views on local issues and effectively represent their views on matters of planning and other changes affecting their neighbourhood, and helping to renew play areas. The Council has historically had a rather low profile with local residents but local residents are now more aware of the activities of their local parish council and like to see the area being improved bit by bit"
The new appointee as Parish Clerk is Mr Brian Barton. Brian has been awarded the CILCA qualification which is the industry preferred qualification for Parish Clerks and has over 12 years experience working in local government as a Committee and Member Services Manager, as well as previously having served as an MK Councillor, a Parish Councillor, a School Governor and a Board/Committee member of a number of local organisations from the MK Museum for Rural Life to the MacIntyre Care.
Commenting on his new appointment, Brian Barton said :-
"I am looking forward to the challenge of this new appointment. My career has focussed in local parish administration and I have been interested in doing the senior officer role for quite some time. I think this is an excellent opportunity and I look forward to working with the members of the parish council and local stakeholders to develop further the work of the parish council"
Chairman Peter Todd also paid tribute to the outgoing clerk, Mrs Jenny Wilcox :-
"Jenny has done an excellent job as Parish Clerk. She has been organised, reliable, diligent and supportive. I have appreciated the advice and assistance she has provided and the helpful pointers she has given me in trying to effectively perform the role of Chairman. She has often been inundated with work and has put in countless unpaid hours and deserves significant recognition for her commitment and service to the local community. Jenny is leaving us at the end of January 2013 after a period of handover and I would like to wish her all the best for the future "
Author: Peter Todd Published: Wednesday 12th December 2012
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