Role and remit of Great and Little Chishill Parish Council:
Advocacy, liaison and support for local groups and activities.
A Parish Council is the first tier of local government, being a non-political corporate, elected body which represents the interests of the community and engages with decision-making bodies at District and County Level. Councillors are supported by a Clerk / Proper Officer.
Below is a selection of some of what we undertake on behalf of our Parishioners. This list is not exhaustive, but gives an insight into what we do.
Advocacy
How is the work of the Parish Council funded?
All elected members of the Council serve the parishes of Great and Little Chishill as unpaid volunteers. The Council's running costs - expenditure on staff, administration, buildings, public lighting, amenity areas, grants and capital projects - are covered by the annual precept (local rates). The Parish Council produces and submits annual accounts for audit.
If you have questions or queries, in the first instance please email the parish clerk at [email protected]
Advocacy, liaison and support for local groups and activities.
A Parish Council is the first tier of local government, being a non-political corporate, elected body which represents the interests of the community and engages with decision-making bodies at District and County Level. Councillors are supported by a Clerk / Proper Officer.
Below is a selection of some of what we undertake on behalf of our Parishioners. This list is not exhaustive, but gives an insight into what we do.
Advocacy
- We scrutinise and comment on local planning applications. When consulted on applications, we represent local concerns to the planning authority, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.
- We advocate for local repair and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, cycleways, public transport, street cleaning, conservation matters including trees and listed buildings and environmental issues such as waste recycling.
- We liaise with Cambridgeshire County and South Cambridgeshire District bodies regarding local plans and development strategies.
- We act as point of liaison with Cambridgeshire Constabulary regarding local concerns about traffic safety and security.
- We investigate and aim to resolve local problems and complaints from within the community.
- We initiate capital projects to improve the environment, appearance and amenities within the village such as benches, play equipment, lighting/floodlighting, conservation and restoration work.
- We maintain, repair and seek improvements to parish facilities including recreational areas, public spaces and buildings.
- We support local sports, arts, youth groups and societies and award local grants where appropriate.
How is the work of the Parish Council funded?
All elected members of the Council serve the parishes of Great and Little Chishill as unpaid volunteers. The Council's running costs - expenditure on staff, administration, buildings, public lighting, amenity areas, grants and capital projects - are covered by the annual precept (local rates). The Parish Council produces and submits annual accounts for audit.
If you have questions or queries, in the first instance please email the parish clerk at [email protected]