Role of the Parish Council
A Parish Council is an elected body in the first tier of local government, supporting the democratic process by holding Elections every 4 years. The role of the Parish Council is to represent the interests of the whole community they serve and improving both the quality of life and the local environment.
The Parish Council is a corporate body, and a legal entity, separate from that of its Members, and is accountable to the local community. Its decisions are the responsibility of the whole body and are made collectively by a majority vote.
Parish Council’s have powers granted by Parliament, including the authority to raise money through taxation, known as the precept, and a range of powers to spend public money. The Parish Council is an employer with the Parish Clerk working for, and with, the Council to action its decisions.
Parish Maps
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