Parish Councils

Parish and Town Councils are independent of District and County Councils, although they maintain a close working relationship with both. They are the most local level of government in England.

Powers
The powers of Parish and Town Councils vary depending on how large and how active they are.

Parish and Town Councils have certain powers and responsibilities under statute including, for example allotments, commons, village halls, war memorials and markets etc.

Meetings
They are required to hold at least four meetings each year which are open to the public, one of which must be an Annual Meeting of the full Council.

Their meetings are open to the public but only the registered electors for the Parish are permitted to speak and vote on any proposal.