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Could You Be a Martham Parish Councillor?

Martham is a wonderful place to live — a green and welcoming community we can all be proud of. Our Parish Council plays an important role in looking after that spirit, and we’re looking for new people to join us.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Care about our community and want to make a positive difference.
• Enjoy listening to others and sharing ideas.
• Believe that teamwork and compromise are the way forward.
• Value honesty, integrity, and a willingness to learn.
• See being a councillor as a chance to help rather than to hold power.

As a Council, we aim to:

• Make real, positive change for Martham.
• Welcome fresh ideas while staying true to the rules — all decisions must be lawful, transparent and accountable.
• Work together as a supportive team, not as individuals with separate agendas.
• Represent the whole community, not just a few voices.

Could this be you?
To stand as a parish councillor you need to:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a British citizen, a citizen of Ireland, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, or a qualifying EU citizen.
• Are comfortable using everyday technology like smartphones, apps, and the internet.
• And meet one of the following:
  • Be registered to vote in the parish.
  • Have lived or owned/rented property here in the past 12 months.
  • Have worked here in the past 12 months.

If you’d like to play a part in shaping the future of our village, we’d love to welcome you to the Council.

Ready to find out more?

Meet us for a cuppa and find out more:

Weds 15 Oct – 7.30pm Weds 19 Nov – 7.30pm

Weds 17 Dec – 7.30pm Weds 21 Jan – 7.30pm

At Martham Community Centre, Playing Field Lane, Martham, NR29 4SP.

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www.marthampc.org.uk

If you get the chance please call in to Common Rd Smee in Martham to enjoy the peace and quiet.

There are lots of insects buzzing around the grassland but it is still Hogweed Heaven down there!

Our knapweed and oy-eye daisies are also showing well but battling against the hogweed.

Our volunteers will be continuing their work to keep the wildlife and wildflowers thriving. To join them in projects around the village please email Stephen.pinnington777@btinternet.com and request updates on upcoming wildlife volunteering opportunities.

Live or work in Martham? Over 18? Spare time and enthusiasm? Pop to one of our meetings to see how you can support our village as a Parish Councillor.

See more in our latest newsletter.

We’ve had a bumper few weeks of getting together with village heroes to make brilliant things happen in Martham. In this month’s newsletter we share pictures from a productive April and May.

MARTHAM & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB EVENTS:

Monday May 12th 2025 Rock Plants and Alpines Speaker: Martyn Davey

Martham Methodist Church 7.15pm for start 7.30pm. New members and guests welcome (£5 charge for non-members)

PLANT SALE SATURDAY 31st MAY

09.00 – 13.00 On the Little Green by the Co-op Cash and card accepted