Annual Parish Meeting

Frequently asked questions:

What is an Annual Parish Meeting?

There can be, and often is, confusion between the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council. All Parish and Town Councils throughout England are required by law to hold an Annual Parish Meeting, which must take place between 1st March and the 1st June (inclusive). Meetings should not commence before 6.00 pm. Welford's Annual Parish meeting is held on the fourth Thursday in April every year.

What is the purpose of the Annual Parish Meeting?

The purpose of the meeting is so that the Parish Council can explain what they have been doing over the last year. It also enables the electors to have their say on anything they consider is important to the people of the Parish.

What else happens at the meeting?

The Unitary Councillors are invited to attend and may give an update on their work. We also invite local clubs and societies to speak about the work of their group.

Who can attend the meeting?

The Annual Parish Meeting is a meeting for all the local government electors of the Parish. It is not a meeting of the Parish Council.

Meeting is approximately 30 mins and held prior to the Parish Council Meeting.