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The Parish Council

About Parish Councils

A parish council is the first tier of local government and a statutory body. Parish councils serve their local electorate, are independently elected, and raise their own funds through the precept, which forms part of the Council Tax. There are around 10,000 parish councils in England.

Parish councils work to improve community well‑being and deliver services that meet local needs. Their activities generally fall into three categories:

  • Representing the local community
  • Delivering services where required
  • Enhancing quality of life and community well‑being

 

What Parish Councils Can Provide

Through a wide range of discretionary powers, parish councils can provide and maintain (where possible) many important and visible local services, including:

  • Allotments
  • Bridleways and footpaths
  • Burial ground
  • Bus shelters
  • Car parks
  • Commons and open spaces
  • Community transport schemes
  • Community safety and crime‑reduction initiatives
  • Events and festivals
  • Leisure and sports facilities
  • Litter bins
  • Public toilets
  • Planning consultations
  • Street cleaning and lighting
  • Tourism activities
  • Traffic‑calming measures
  • Village greens
  • Youth projects

Not all parish councils provide all of these services, but they have the power to do so where appropriate and affordable.

Governance

The number of parish councillors for any civil parish is set by law. Each parish council appoints a Proper Officer who is the Parish Clerk, who administers the Council’s administration and statutory affairs. In many councils, though not all, the Clerk also serves as the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). 

Meetings

A Parish Council must hold a minimum of four council meetings each year. This must include the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council which is held in May. A full list of meeting dates is available on the Meetings page.

How to Find us

To find us Our postal district is HG4 3. If you use a satnav HG4 3BS will get you to the Village Green. The Lat, Long coordinates of the Village Green and Pond are 54.180069, -1.646446.