In Amber Valley, there are 31 parish councils.
Parish councils are the most local level of government in England. They are independent of other levels of local government, i.e. borough and county council, however they maintain a close working relationship with both. The powers and duties of parish councils cover a wide range of functions but the level of activity between parish councils can vary considerably. Some meet infrequently (but at least four times a year, including one public meeting) Other larger parishes meet on a much more regular cycle and undertake many duties such as street lighting, managing cemeteries, allotments, commons, village halls, war memorials and markets etc.
Each parish council is a corporate body with a legal existence of its own, quite separate from that of its members. Its decisions are the responsibility of the whole body. They have been granted powers by parliament including the important authority to raise money through taxation (the precept) and a range of powers to spend public money. The accounts of parish councils are subject to scrutiny by the district auditor.
Parish councils, unlike district/borough council and county councils, are not subject to the jurisdiction of the ombudsman. The borough council works in co-operation with parishes in the borough but it has no jurisdiction over the activities of the parish councils, other than matters relating to the conduct of parish councillors. The borough council's standards and appeals committee has a duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct among parish councillors.
Use the search facilities below to find your local town or parish councillor, along with the clerk contact details.
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Contact the team directly on 01773 570222 or email enquiry@ambervalley.gov.uk
