The Parish Council is the tier of local government closest to the people and it is a non-political body. It is at the 'grass roots' and as such is in the best position to understand and represent the views of the local community.
The Parish Council has the power to raise money and to spend it on behalf of the community. The money is raised by means of a precept which is levied on every ratepayer and can be seen on the Wakefield District Council rates bill that ratepayers receive each year.
The Parish Council comprises up to 11 members. All Councillors are volunteers and receive no remuneration. Parish Council meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Village Hall, in order to discuss issues affecting the parish and its residents.
A Public Forum session is included at every meeting to allow questions and comments from the public. Please note that any correspondence received by the Clerk, unless stipulated private and confidential, may be disseminated to all serving Parish Councillors and the contents, including the author's name, may be discussed openly in a public meeting if there are legitimate grounds under the Data Protection Act 2018.
An Annual Parish Meeting is held each year, to which all residents are welcome to attend to discuss issues of concern in the parish. In 2023 this was held on 18th April. A copy of the minutes is available here.
Parish Council elections are held every four years, and were last held in 2023. Any vacancies that arise between elections are filled either by holding a by-election or by co-option.
The Parish Council appoints a Clerk and a caretaker/groundsman.
A copy of the latest Parish Council Newsletter can be found here.
