parish council

British

noun

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

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Martock Parish Council, which is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the churchyard, which is now full, secured the site with safety barriers.

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"We are working together with the parish council and taking expert advice from the diocese as to the best way forward," he said.

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Shap Parish Council chairman Jean Jackson said "the rain is phenomenal" around Cumbria.

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At the council meeting, Rosemary Thew, chairwoman of the parish council, said the application should be rejected to "send a clear message that planning processes must be adhered to".

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"I hope the planning committee will share the parish council's concern in rejecting this application and ensuring that others do not follow these unfortunate examples," added Thew.

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