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

Mrs L J Dury
19 Malvern Road
Balsall Common
Coventry CV7 7DU

Tel/fax 01676 532087
E-mail: clerk@balsall-pc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.balsallparishcouncil.org/

Barston Parish Council

Mr B J Vann
'Kanata' Oak Lane
Barston
Solihull B92 0JR

Tel. 01675 442553
E-mail: bvann@gotadsl.co.uk

Berkswell Parish Council

Mrs S Wyldbore-Smith
Moat Cottage
Truggist Lane
Berkswell
Coventry CV7 7BX

Tel 01676 532923
Email: berkswellparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk

Bickenhill Parish Council

Carole Picken
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

Chelmsley Wood Town Council

Mr A Mawdsley
Town Council Offices
107 Helmswood Drive Chelmsley Wood
Solihull B37 7NS

Tel. 0121 770 4499 (office)
Fax 0121 770 3108
Email: cwtc.sol@btinternet.com

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

Mrs Helen Wood
The Parish Office
Marsh Lane
Hampton in Arden
Solihull B92 0AH.

Tel. 01675 442976
Email: clerk@hamptoninarden.org.uk

Hockley Heath Parish Council

Mrs D Weir
1 Hereford House
Old Warwick Road
Lapworth
Solihull B94 6LX

Tel. 01564 783789
Email: diane.weir@btconnect.com

Kingshurst Parish Council

18 The Parade
Kingshurst Shopping Centre
Kingshurst
Solihull B37 6BA

(Mon 9.30-12 Wed 9.00-14.00 Fri 10.00 - 14.00)
Tel. 0121 770 3017 - Fax 0121 779 7948
Email: kingshurstpc@btconnect.com

Meriden Parish Council

Mrs Julie Hall
111 Fillongley Road
Meriden
Coventry
CV7 7LW

Tel: 01676 522553
E-mail: info@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

Please note:
Solihull MBC have no 'legal relationship' with Parish Councils. This information is provided in the interests of public information only.