parish council
Britishnoun
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They included a gift of land to the parish council, which will become a park and circular walk with a picnic area for members of the public, according to Local Democracy Reporting Service.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
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".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
Pauline Porter, chair of the parish council, says people left the village after 70 properties were damaged during a storm and tidal surge in December 2013.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 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
It was very much like a meeting of a parish council.
From A People's Man by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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