We’re looking for talented, committed, hard working person to come and join our staff team based at the Pavilion.  In return you will receive generous terms and conditions including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, up to 28 days paid annual leave, and the job satisfaction of genuinely making a difference at the grass roots of local public service provision.  

The Pavilion Sports & Community Centre is a busy sports and community venue in a beautiful open setting surrounded by sports fields and next to the historic Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve.  With a Funk a Deli bistro, main hall and various function rooms, the centre is used by a range of sports and community groups. We’re looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Reception/Administration Assistant on a part time basis covering maternity leave, working on reception and supporting the back office functions of the building. 

For an informal and confidential chat about the role please get in touch with Adrian Sanders, Deputy  Pavilion Centre Manager, on 0191 586 9957 or by email adrian.sanders@peterlee.gov.uk 

Applicants who successfully make it to the shortlist will be invited to interview on Tuesday 8th March 2022 at The Pavilion, Peterlee. 

MATERNITY COVER – Reception & Administration Assistant (ref: PTC011) 

Grade Sc3 (£18,562 )  20 hours per week – Monday & Tuesday, 9.00am until 5.00pm and Wednesday 4.30 until 9.30pm 

Based at The Pavilion, Peterlee 

Based at The Pavilion, Peterlee, you’ll be working as the main receptionist/administration assistant.    You’ll handle day to day enquiries from members of the public by telephone or face to face on reception.  You’ll play a vital role in keeping our main operational services working efficiently by providing administration support – this can mean a wide range of activities from taking bookings, helping with events, core admin tasks such as collating usage and financial data, filing and scanning records including orders and invoices, opening and distributing post, etc. 

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer services skills, the ability to carry out a range of tasks simultaneously maintaining attention to detail, including handling cash and payments.  The ability to be adaptable and flexible, work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour. A good level of competence in the main Microsoft Office products is essential. 

Peterlee Town Council organises and delivers a wide range of Town events every year, which are mostly held on the playing fields at Helford Road, namely, Peterlee Music Fest and  Bonfire Night celebrations through to smaller local events such as Summer Fun Days.   

This role is being offered on a part time basis, three days a week (Monday to Wednesday ). Due to the varied opening hours of the business some evening and weekend work maybe required. Working patterns for this role will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

Information and application forms can be obtained from:

Peterlee Town Council  – 0191 5862491

Email  – Council@peterlee.gov.uk

Or click on the link to download Maternity Cover Reception Administation Assistant (Pavilion) candidate pack Feb 2022

and return the completed form to: Council@peterlee.gov.uk

Closing date for application is Thursday 24^th February 2022 (3.00pm)

Peterlee Town Council’s Neighbourhood Services is seeking to appoint a full time permanent  Assistant Neighbourhood Services Operative who will have a frontline role within the department.

This post will require you to work outdoors, associated tasks within the cemetery and you will also need to have a positive approach to teamwork. Previous grounds maintenance experience and horticultural knowledge as well as working with mechanical gardening equipment would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

This post will suit flexible, highly motivated individuals who must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with a positive approach to team working and working co-operatively.

You should have knowledge of green spaces, highways and facility maintenance. Good customer service skills are essential with the ability to liaise confidently with members of the public, colleagues, elected members and external organisations.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For a further informal discussion, please contact Ian Hall, Neighbourhood Services Manager on 0191 586 2491.

If you would like to apply please either download an application form by clicking on the link Assistant Neighbourhood Services Operative candidate pack January 2022 and return by email to: council@peterlee.gov.uk.

If you prefer to ring for a form then please ring the Town Council Headquarters, Shotton Hall, 0191 5862491 (during office hours) and a form will be posted out to you.

The Autumn edition of Peterlee Magazine was delivered to homes in Peterlee over the last couple of weeks.  Here’s a link to the online version as well, just in case you missed the paper version!

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/lesley-palmer-advertising/lr-peterlee-town-council-autumn-2021?pid=MTg189672

PETERLEE TOWN COUNCIL

Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015

Local council name: Peterlee Town Council

The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, and

The Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015 (SI 234)

A pdf version of the notice can be viewed here: https://www.peterlee.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2021/06/Notice-of-exercise-of-public-rights-2021.pdf

Councils’ Accounts: A Summary of Public Rights

The basic position

By law any interested person has the right to inspect a council’s/meeting’s accounts.  If you are entitled and registered to vote in local council elections then you (or your representative) have additional rights to ask the appointed auditor questions about the council’s accounts or object to an item of account contained within them.

The right to inspect the accounts

When your council has finalised its accounts for the previous financial year it must advertise that they are available for people to inspect. Having given the council reasonable notice of your intentions, you then have 30 working days to look through the accounting statements in the Annual Return and any supporting documents. By arrangement, you will be able to inspect and make copies of the accounts and the relevant documents. You may have to pay a copying charge.

The right to ask the auditor questions about the accounts

You can only ask the appointed auditor questions about the accounts. The auditor does not have to answer questions about the council’s policies, finances, procedures or anything else not related to the accounts. Your questions must be about the accounts for the financial year just ended. The auditor does not have to say whether they think something the council has done, or an item in its accounts, is lawful or reasonable.

The right to object to the accounts

If you think that the council has spent money that it should not have, or that someone has caused a loss to the council deliberately or by behaving irresponsibly, you can request the auditor to apply to the courts for a declaration that an item of account is contrary to law. You do this by sending a formal ‘notice of objection’ to the auditor at the address below. The notice must be in writing and copied to the council. In it, you must tell the auditor why you are objecting and what you want the auditor to do about it. The auditor must reach a decision on your objection. If you are not happy with that decision, you can appeal to the courts.

You may also object if you think that there is something in the accounts that the auditor should discuss with the council or tell the public about in a ‘public interest report’. You must follow the same procedure as outlined in the previous paragraph. The auditor must then decide whether to take any action. The auditor does not have to, but usually will, give reasons for his/her decision and you cannot appeal to the courts. More information is available on the National Audit Office website (see contact details below).

You may not use this ‘right to object’ to make a personal complaint or claim against your council. You should take such complaints to your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau, local Law Centre or your solicitor. You may also be able to approach the Standards Committee of your local principal authority if you believe that a member of the council has broken the Code of Conduct for Members.

What else you can do

Instead of objecting, you can give the auditor information that is relevant to his/her responsibilities. For example, you can simply tell the auditor if you think that something is wrong with the accounts or about waste and inefficiency in the way the council runs its services. You should make it clear that you are providing information rather than making a formal objection. You do not have to follow any set time limits or procedures. The auditor does not have to give you a detailed report of any subsequent investigation, but will usually tell you the outcome.

A final word

Councils, and so local taxpayers, must meet the costs of dealing with questions and objections. In deciding whether to take your objection forward, one of a series of factors the auditor must take into account is the cost that will be involved. The auditor will only continue with the objection if it is in the public interest to do so. If you appeal to the courts, you might have to pay for the action yourself.

Please click on the links below for the results of the local Election of Peterlee Town Council held on Thursday 6th May 2021:

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Eden Hill Ward of Peterlee Parish_09-May-2021 09 54 AM

Dene House Ward of Peterlee Parish_09-May-2021 10 04 AM

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Passfield Ward of Peterlee Parish_09-May-2021 10 12 AM

Peterlee Town Council currently have vacancies for:

Casual Hospitality  Team Members within Shotton Hall and The Pavilion  

Spinal Point 3 (£9.62 per hour) 

This post reports to the Facility and Duty Managers for the venue/location set as part of allocated shift. 

Main Purpose of the job 

To assist in the delivery of high-quality food, beverage, and hospitality services across Peterlee Town Council venues. Depending upon location team members, under the direction of management will cover a range of duties which includes but not limited to the following: 

• Bar person 
• Catering assistants 
• Customer service 
• Cleaning team 
• General housekeeping including setting up and de rigging rooms and event spaces.

The post holder must be age 18 years or over and will be employed on a casual basis, paid for hours worked. Peterlee Town Council is under no obligation to offer you work and you are under no obligation to accept work. It is anticipated that you will be offered between 5–10 hours of work per week.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12.00 Noon on Wednesday 30th June 2021                                                                

Please complete the application form casual Hospitality team member candidate form by downloading here casual Hospitality team member candidate pack May 2021 and return by email to: council@peterlee.gov.uk.

Ring for an application form or further information: Peterlee Town Council  Headquarters – 0191 5862491.