parish council

British

noun

(in England and, formerly, Wales) the administrative body of a parish See parish

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The BBC spoke to Jackie Weaver, the parish council clerk from Cheshire who shot to fame during lockdown when she appeared in a meeting that spiralled into chaos.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

"We thought it would bankrupt the parish council but the county council has agreed to cover the cost, so at least we won't lose the park."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

In April 2024, the parish council raised its share of council tax by 93% to try and alleviate its emerging financial problems.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

He said the parish council was "very much hoping" it was a one-off incident, and added that people should remain vigilant and check equipment before it was used.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Churchwardens are no longer overseers, and the parish council may appoint as overseers a number of persons equal to the number formerly appointed as overseers and churchwardens.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various

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