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Parish and Town Councils are the most local level of government in England.

They are independent of other levels of local government, ie.
District and County Councils, but they maintain a close working
relationship with both.

The powers of Parishes 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. Other, larger, parishes undertake many duties such as street lighting, managing cemeteries, allotments, commons, village halls, war memorials and markets etc.

Each Parish Council can be contacted via its Parish Clerk.