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If you care about the area you live or work in, you could become a Parish Councillor.

  

The role of the Parish Council is to represent the interests of the whole community. Parish Councils were first established under the Local Government Act 1894. They are the first tier of local government supporting the democratic process.

The Parish Council is a corporate body, and a legal entity, and is accountable to the local community. Parish Councils provide a focus for the community to identify concerns and projects, and endeavour to solve them locally themselves. These responsibilities vary depending on the needs of particular communities, but may include public open spaces, play areas, village halls, community car schemes, the provision of litter bins, the maintenance of war memorials, the provision of public conveniences, allotments, the encouragement of tourism, and potentially much more.

The Parish Council as a whole are responsible for ensuring that they achieve the best value for this money, and that it is spent in the interests of the community.

The Councillors for Great Barton were nominated and elected without a contest.

If you would like further information please follow the link below:

Becoming a Councillor

 

 

Please contact the Chair Maggie Dunn or the Clerk, if you would like any further information.

 

Do You Love Trees? We’d Love Your Help!

Great Barton Parish Council is looking for a tree‑minded resident to join our team of Councillors!

If you have:

  • An interest in trees, hedgerows, or local wildlife
  • A good eye for how development affects the natural environment
  • A willingness to look at planning applications and offer practical views

…then you could make a real difference to how our village grows.

You don’t need formal qualifications just enthusiasm, common sense, and a passion for protecting Great Barton’s green character.

Your input would help us assess applications that involve tree works, landscaping, boundary changes, and biodiversity impacts. If you become the Tree Warden for our Village you can join the Suffolk Tree Warden Network Network community WhatsApp Group where fellow tree wardens share their tree-related photos, ideas, information, queries and resources.

  Great Barton Parish Council currently has vacancies.  

Area Covered

Vacancy - North Ward

Vacancy - North Ward

Vacancy - North Ward

Reserved - The Severalls Ward

Reserved - The Severalls Ward