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Annual Parish Meeting followed by Parish Council Meeting
You are invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting but what is it? 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 1st June (inclusive). Meetings should not commence before 6.00pm. Brettenham’s parish meeting is on Thursday 14th April at 7.30pm.
What is the purpose of the Annual Parish Meeting?
The purpose of the meeting is for the parish council and other local organisations to 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.
Who can attend the meeting?
It is a meeting for all electors of the parish and not a meeting of the parish council. Anyone may attend but only registered electors of the parish may speak and vote during the meeting.
Who will chair the meeting? The chair of the parish council chairs the meeting.
Will I be able to ask questions and make suggestions? Any registered elector may ask questions, which will usually be answered by the chair, clerk or a designated councillor. An elector may also make suggestions and comments on anything pertinent to the people of the parish. This will be welcomed and is the whole purpose of the meeting.
Will councillors be there? All councillors representing the parish will be invited to attend. Councillors can also raise questions and make comments if they wish. However, the purpose of the meeting is to enable the ordinary electors to find out what is going on in their parish and to have their say.
Will notes be taken of the meeting? Yes, the parish clerk takes minutes.
How long will the meeting last?
It really depends on those present, the number of questions and the discussion that is raised.