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WHO RUNS PIMPERNE?

 

Every four years seven villagers are elected to form the Parish Council.  (The next election will be in May 2011).  Each year in May the Councillors elect a Chairman.

 

The Parish Council is the fourth tier of Government after Parliament, the County Council and the District Council.  Its legal powers are granted to it and regulated by Act of Parliament.

 

The Parish Council can support provision of Village Halls, playing fields, seats and bus shelters, notice boards etc.  It is consulted on planning and development, health, police, roads & transport.

 

Parish Council meetings are held in the Village Hall at 7.00 p.m. on the second Wednesday in each month.  The meetings start with a Democratic Session when parishioners may raise any matters of concern.   Members of the public are welcome to remain for the meeting but may not take part in the proceedings after the Democratic Session.  The Agenda is published on the notice board and usually comprises:

 

                        1.         Democratic Session

                        2.         District Councillor’s Report

                        3.         County Councillor’s Report

                        4.         Apologies

                        5.         Minutes of the last Meeting

                        6.         Matters Arising from the minutes

                        7.         Correspondence

                        8.         Planning

                        9.         Officers’ Reports

                        10         Public Roads and Footpaths

                        11         Accounts for Payment

                        12         Matters for Further Consideration

 

The Parish Clerk is responsible implementing decisions made by the Parish Council and for ensuring correct statutory procedures are followed.  The Clerk produces agendas, minutes of meetings, accounts and keeps a register of interests of members. 

 

An Annual Parish Meeting is held every year in April/May, which all local government electors for the parish are entitled to attend, speak and vote.  The meeting may discuss any matter of relevance to the parish.

 

 

The Current Parish Council comprises:  Peter Slocombe (Chairman) Michael Oliver (Vice Chairman) Tony Bartlett, Alan Lukins, Geoffrey Coull, David Hart and John Tanner.

 

If you are interested and would like to know more please contact

 

  • Susie Bamforth (Parish Clerk)   01258 456094

 

Last Updated November 2009