Council Documents
Parish Councils are the first tier of local government in England, and as such, they have to work within the law. These laws range from the Localism Act 2010 to the Local Government Act 1894, they include Planning legislation, Equality legislation, Employment legislation, Financial Legislation, Public Health legislation, Highway Acts, Opens Space legislation and so on. All this legislation has to be interpreted and implemented in a way that is legal and makes sense.
The following sections contain the Governing Documents, Policies and Procedures that all the Parish Council to function within the law.
The table below lists SOME of the many duties and powers of a Local Parish Council (in England)
| Function | Legislation | Power/Duty |
|---|---|---|
In addition to the Annual Meeting a Council must hold at least 3 meetings a year |
Duty |
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Appointment a Responsible Finance Officer |
Duty |
|
Acquire and maintain land for public recreation |
Power |
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Repair and maintain public footpaths & bridleways |
Power |
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Acquire and maintain land for open spaces |
Schedules 9 and 10 |
Power |
Act as a leading body for Neighbourhood Development Plan |
Power |
|
Provide and maintain bus shelters |
Power |