GREAT WOLFORD PARISH COUNCIL

WHAT IS IT? WHAT DOES IT DO?

The Parish Council is an elected local authority.  It is a tier of local government which is closest to the people.  It is not a voluntary organisation, a charity or something to do with the Church.

Councillors have an active interest and concern for their local community.  They represent local people and work in partnershipwith them and others when necessary.  They help facilitate the provision of local services and amenities and take decisions that form the policy of the Council.

Councillors are not paid and have to abide by a local government code and declare their financial interests in the Parish.  Councillors must also declare a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter under discussion at a Parish Council meeting.

The range of powers councils have are many and varied and include the purchase of land and buildings, providing and maintaining a village green, the provision of recreational facilities, crime prevention measures and traffic calming.

The work of the Parish Council is funded by a precept collected with the Council Tax.

YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS ARE

Chair                           Deirdre Thompson                      'phone 01608 674200

Vice Chair                  Steve Duck                                   'phone 01608 674438 

Councillor                  Tom Baker                                     'phone 01608 674018

Councillor                  Lyn Matthias                                    

Councillor                  Dr Hywell Furn Davies                                  

THE PARISH CLERK IS         Janet Piller                       'phone 01608 674396

 Click here for Minutes of recent Meetings

Last Updated: 27/10/2009