parish council

British

noun

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

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Jayes is also on the parish council "for my sins", he says with a wry smile.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

She said there was a "place for everyone in the parish council sector".

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

According to Paul Salisbury, current chair of the parish council, the amount covered the deposit on the car park's construction.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

"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

Where there is no parish council, as will be seen hereafter, the various powers conferred upon a council are exercised by the parish meeting itself.

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

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