What is a Parish Council? Government definition
Parish or Town Councils are an important tier of Government within the UK; a Parish/Town Council is the smallest and most localised tier of local government in the UK.
The powers and duties, and the manner in which a Parish Council operates are laid out in local government statute and regulations; Parish Councils operate at a level below national government and also below district and borough councils. Parish & Town Councils are elected and can help on a number of local issues, like planning applications or running local sports grounds and community halls. Parish Councils are Statutory Bodies, having powers under a number of different Acts (the Local Government Act 1972, the Public Health Act 1936, etc It is up to each Council to choose what is appropriate for the community they serve.
The Council raises funds by the annual Precept, set in January of each year. The amount required is guided by the setting of the annual budget. The Parish Council precept is added to the Council Tax bill and collected by Central Bedfordshire Council (on behalf of the Parish Council). The Council also raises funds through grants from other organisations.
Lidlington Parish Council has a membership of 9 councillors, elected every 4 years, or co-opted when a vacancy occurs. The next election is due in May 2027.
The names of the current councillors can be found here.
We try to keep the information provided on this website accurate and up to date. If you spot any errors or omissions, please let us know Tel 01234771702, or email clerk@lidlingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk