Parish and Town Councils (Local Councils)

There are 20 parishes in Bradford District.

Parish, town, community or village councils are the most local level of government in England. They are independent of other levels of local government, for example metropolitan and county councils, however they maintain a close working relationship with them.

The services provided by parish councils vary depending on how large and how active the councils are. Some meet infrequently and are actively involved in very few matters, whilst others undertake many duties such as managing cemeteries, allotments, commons, village halls, and war memorials etc.

Parish councillors are not paid and have to abide by a local government code of conduct and declare a personal or prejudicial interest if they have an interest in any matter under discussion at a parish council meeting.

Parish and town councils and Declarations of Interest

More information about parish and town council is available on our Parish Councils page.

To view declarations of interest, click on a Parish Council name and then on the name of a member of the Parish Council.