2026 Local Parish Council Election

This is the primary quadrennial election for the entire Parish Council, determining the 15 representatives who will serve the community until 2030. Under the Local Government Act 1972, this election is a critical exercise in local democracy, setting the direction for parish spending, planning responses, and environmental policies. Residents must present a valid form of photo identification at the polling station as mandated by the Elections Act 2022. The election covers all three wards (North, South, and East), and successful candidates will be responsible for overseeing the £450,000 annual precept and the strategic “Net Zero 2030” initiatives. The results will be officially declared within 24 hours of the poll closing, with the first statutory meeting of the new council scheduled for the following Monday to elect the Chairman.