Parish/Town Councils and Councillors
Parish and Town Councils are the most local level of government in England. Parts of the Borough of Solihull have parish or town councils, whilst other parts of the Borough are unparished.
What are Parish/Town Councils?
Parish/Town Councils are independent of Solihull Council, although they normally maintain a close working relationship with us.
In April 2008 the Council adopted a Charter to govern its working relationships with Town and Parish Councils. A copy of this Charter can be downloaded from the attachments section.
Their powers vary depending on how large and how active they are. Some meet infrequently (but at least four times a year, including one public meeting) and are responsible for very few matters.
Some larger parishes look after items such as street lighting, cemeteries, allotments, commons, village halls, war memorials and markets.
Parish Councillors
Councillors have an active interest and concern for their local community. They represent local people and work in partnership with them and others when necessary. They help with decisions on local services and Council policies.
Councillors are not paid and have to abide by a local government code of conduct. They must declare any financial interests in the parish - such as employment, businesses and land ownership. Councillors must also declare a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter being discussed at a parish council meeting.
Making a complaint about a Town or Parish Councillor
Complaints about individual members of a Town and Parish Council that there has been a breach of the code of conduct for councillors should be referred to the Standards Committee. For details as to how to complaint see the Standards Committee Page.
Parish/Town Councils In Solihull
Balsall Parish Council
C/o The Chairman of Balsall Parish Council
9 Hathaway Close
Balsall Common
Coventry CV7 7EP
Tel. 01676 534552
E-mail: clerk@balsall-pc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.balsallparishcouncil.org/
Barston Parish Council
Mike Lynn
Hillcroft Barston Rise
Barston B92 0JZ
Tel. 01675 442753
E-mail: mikelynn1952@gmail.com
Berkswell Parish Council
Mrs S Wyldbore-Smith
Moat Cottage
Truggist Lane
Berkswell
Coventry CV7 7BX
Tel 01676 532923
Email: clerk@berkswellparishcouncil.org.uk
Bickenhill Parish Council
Carole Cox
Recreation Ground
Bickenhill Road
Marston Green
Solihull B37 7ER
Tel. 0121 779 4040
Email: clerk.bickenhill@btconnect.com
Castle Bromwich Parish Council
Mrs Cathy Tibbles
Clerk to the Council
Council Office
Arden Hall
Water Orton Road
Castle Bromwich
Solihull B36 9PB
Tel. 0121 747 6503
Fax 0121 747 2187
Email: counciloffice@castlebromwichpc.gov.uk
Cheswick Green Parish Council
Mrs M Zizzi
Clerk to the Parish Council
Cheswick Green Village Hall
Cheswick Way
Solihull
B90 4JA
Tel. 01564 700168
Email: clerk@cheswickgreen-pc.org.uk
Website Cheswick Green Parish Council
Chelmsley Wood Town Council
Mr T Beirne
Clerk to Chelmsley Wood Town Council
Town Council Offices
107 Helmswood Drive Chelmsley Wood
Solihull B37 7NS
Tel. 0121 770 4499 (office)
Fax 0121 770 3108
Email: info@chelmsleywood-tc.gov.uk
Dickens Heath Parish Council
Ms H Marczak
Clerk to the Parish Council
c/o Dickens Heath Library
Dickens Court
Old Dickens Heath Road
Solihull
B90 1SD
Tel. 07772 469271
Email: dickensheathpc@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.dickensheathpc.org.uk/
Fordbridge Town Council
Mr N Millard
Fordbridge Centre
Nineacres Drive
Fordbridge
Solihull B37 5DD
Tel/fax 0121 770 0001
Email: fordbridge.tc@btconnect.com
Hampton-in-Arden Parish Council
Julie Richardson
The Parish Office
Marsh Lane
Hampton in Arden
Solihull B92 0AH.
Tel. 01675 442017
Email: clerk@hamptoninarden.org.uk
Hockley Heath Parish Council
Hilary Goodreid
102 Clarence Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4AS
Tel: 07703 647 883
Email: hhpc2009@hotmail.com
Kingshurst Parish Council
18 The Parade
Kingshurst Shopping Centre
Kingshurst
Solihull B37 6BA
(Monday to Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm)
Tel. 0121 770 3017 - Fax 0121 779 7948
Email: kingshurstpc@btconnect.com
Meriden Parish Council
Ms Shafim Kauser
Clerk to Meriden Parish Council
23 Whitehead Grove
Balsall Common
Coventry
CV7 7US
Tel: 01676 533395
E-mail: info@meridenparishcouncil.org.uk
Website: http://www.meridenparishcouncil.org.uk/
Smith's Wood Parish Council
Mrs K Woods
Arran Hall
Mull Croft
Smith's Wood Solihull B36 0QQ
Tel/fax 0121 770 8846
Email: smithswoodpc@btconnect.com
Tidbury Green Parish Council
Ms Karen Hearn
63 Greswolde Road,
Solihull, B91 1DX
Tel: 07832 925080
Email: tidburygreenpc@googlemail.com
http://www.tidburygreen-pc.org.uk/home
Please note:
Solihull MBC have no 'legal relationship' with Parish Councils. This information is provided in the interests of public information only.