Parish / Town Councils (also known as 'Local Councils') are the first tier of local government in England, with over 10,000 currently in existence. Further details about the work of such councils is available from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).
In Cannock Chase district, there are eight Parish / Town Councils. Information about them can be accessed via the below links to each councils' website:
- Brereton and Ravenhill Parish Council
- Bridgtown Parish Council
- Brindley Heath Parish Council
- Cannock Wood Parish Council
- Heath Hayes and Wimblebury Parish Council
- Hednesford Town Council
- Norton Canes Parish Council
- Rugeley Town Council
Some parts of the District are 'unparished' meaning they have no parish or town council in place and as such, the administrative duties for these areas is covered by the District Council instead. The relevant areas can be viewed on the Council's online map.
The work of the parish councils is supported by the Staffordshire Parish Councils Association (SPCA).
Information on how to become a parish/town councillor is available from the NALC and the SPCA.
Register of Interests forms for current parish/town councillors can be viewed on the Parish Register of Interests Forms page.