What is a Parish Council ?
Do we need a Parish Council ?
There are some people who feel that parish councils are unnecessary and that their activities would be better handled by “somebody else”. It is one point of view but, not surprisingly, LIPC believe in making sure things get done and not relying on somebody else. At its most simplistic level, we take care that the streetlights work; the open spaces and greens are kept clean, tidy and to a standard which suits the village and not some remote authority; and that we have the village amenities we want and where we want them.
LIPC has become somewhat dissatisfied with the level of services provided by the County and District Councils in terms of cleaning gutters, removing rubbish, etc., and is mindful to do more itself.
If you have a view, LIPC has a public meeting on the first working Wednesday of every month – come along and tell us what you think or contact the Parish Clerk.