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Information about the Parish Councils
Parish Councils are the most local level of government in England. They are secular arms of government (not ecclesiastical parishes) and are independent of other levels of local government, such as District and County Council, but maintain a close working relationship with both.
They play a vital role in representing the interests of their communities and improving the quality of life and the local environment. They can also influence other decision makers and can deliver services to meet local needs. Although decision remains with the planning authorities, local councils can influence the decision-making process by making informed comments and recommendations.
They play a vital role in representing the interests of their communities and improving the quality of life and the local environment. They can also influence other decision makers and can deliver services to meet local needs. Although decision remains with the planning authorities, local councils can influence the decision-making process by making informed comments and recommendations.
What we do
Norbury Parish Council acts within a framework of legislation conferred by Parliament. The role of any Parish Council may briefly be described as follows:
Norbury Parish Council acts within a framework of legislation conferred by Parliament. The role of any Parish Council may briefly be described as follows:
Executive – As an executive body, the Parish Council has many statutory functions and, as the elected body of the parish, it has powers of decision.
Representation – The Parish Council often voices the views of its inhabitants on many issues such as representation on planning applications
Consultation – Several bodies including Stafford Borough Council consult with the Parish Council to gather local opinion and concerns. For example when a Local Plan is being drafted the Parish Council will be asked to consider its impact on the Parish.
Promotional – The Parish Council is often the body required to take a lead on issues or initiatives affecting the interests of its area. This is seen as a natural role, as a local council may be the only body with initial access to information and with the resources and capability to act.
The Parish Council is also the ‘first port of call’ for many residents enquiring about public services and the Parish Council endeavours to answer these queries as efficiently as possible. As a local government body the Parish Council deals with local issues and concerns through its principal powers and duties.
The Parish Council is also the ‘first port of call’ for many residents enquiring about public services and the Parish Council endeavours to answer these queries as efficiently as possible. As a local government body the Parish Council deals with local issues and concerns through its principal powers and duties.
Councillors
Norbury has seven parish councillors who can be contacted via telephone, letter or email. Parish Councillors are volunteers that come from all walks of life and are democratically elected every four years at the Local Government Elections – although from time to time Parish Council seats may need to be filled within the term of office.
Norbury has seven parish councillors who can be contacted via telephone, letter or email. Parish Councillors are volunteers that come from all walks of life and are democratically elected every four years at the Local Government Elections – although from time to time Parish Council seats may need to be filled within the term of office.
Structure
A statutory annual meeting is held in May at which the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council are elected by the Council members (at the start of the civic year which runs from May to April). The decisions of the Parish Council are carried out by the Council’s Clerk.
A statutory annual meeting is held in May at which the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council are elected by the Council members (at the start of the civic year which runs from May to April). The decisions of the Parish Council are carried out by the Council’s Clerk.
Where does Norbury Parish Council get its money from?
Each year a sum of money called a precept is collected through your Council Tax. This money is used by the parish council to provide and maintain facilities for the local people. Parish Councils can also apply for grants from various funding sources.
Each year a sum of money called a precept is collected through your Council Tax. This money is used by the parish council to provide and maintain facilities for the local people. Parish Councils can also apply for grants from various funding sources.