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NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 3rd March (a week earlier than previously notified).  As normal it will be held at the Fiddle Drill, starting at 7:00.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 13TH JANUARY 2025

The minutes for the Parish Council meeting can be downloaded below.  

Minutes 13.1.25                             

NEW COUNCILLOR

At the Council meeting on 13th January Nigel Hammond was co-opted onto the Council to fill one of the 3 outstanding vacancies.  Welcome to the Council!

PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR

Cllr Mary Rook has been elected as Chair of the Parish Council to replace Cllr Liz Stephenson who resigned as Parish Council Chair for health reasons, though will continue as a Councillor.  The Parish Council would like to thank Liz for all the work that she has done for Goodmanham, and wishes her a speedy recovery.  Cllr Tony-Warnock Smith was elected as vice Chair.

PARISH COUNCIL EMAIL

The Parish Council email address has changed to clerk@goodmanham-pc.gov.uk.

PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Council has received queries from people who believe that the public are not allowed to speak at Council meetings.  This is not correct as there is time set aside at each meeting for the public the raise concerns about issues in the Parish.  This is always the first item on the agenda.  In addition parishioners have the opportunity to raise issues at the Annual Parish Meeting.  All regular Council meetings are open to the public.  These are publicised on this website and the Council's Facebook page.  Please contact the Clerk if you have any queries about attendance or participation at Council meetings.

COUNCILLOR VACANCY NOTICE

There is a vacancy in the Parish Council following the resignation of Cllr Sawyer.  The Parish Council would like to thank Cllr Sawyer for her lengthy service to the Council and wishes her well for the future.

This vacancy will be addition to 2 vacancies which have not been filled since the Election in 2023.  Anyone who has an interest in becoming a councillor or who would like to find out more should contact the Clerk on clerk@goodmanham-pc.gov.uk or 079891 371937.

 

Welcome

Welcome to the Goodmanham Parish Council website. This page provides information about the activities of the Parish Council and about the village.

WHAT IS THE PARISH COUNCIL?

The Parish Council is a formal public body which aims to act in the interests of the residents of Goodmanham Parish. There are up to 9 Councillors who meet formally about every 2 months. The Council is supported by a Parish Clerk. The Parish covers the village of Goodmanham and part of the Wolds.

WHAT DOES THE PARISH COUNCIL DO?

The Council provides a number of local services including the village car park, litter bins, grit bins, benches and defibrillator. It can support village activities and events. It represents the village in planning and other consultations.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

If you wish to raise any issue with the Council please contact the Parish Clerk. You are also welcome to attend any Council meetings. Agendas for meetings are posted on this website at least 3 working days prior to a meeting. Councillors are elected every 4 years (next due in 2027). Any vacancies that occur between formal elections will be advertised on the website and noticeboard.