Town and parish councils (local councils)

Local councils play an important role in local government. They provide services, support communities, and represent local people. Each council has different responsibilities depending on its size and the needs of its area.

In Cheshire East there are:

• 12 town councils
• 90 parish or community councils
• 4 parish meetings

See the website for each local council, or contact the council clerk for details of local councillors on town or parish councils.

• What local councils do
• How to become a town or parish councillor
• Local council communications
• Town and parish council information
• Local council award scheme
• Support organisations for local councils

Current casual vacancies

For information about the layout of a notice of vacancy or for a copy template email Electoral Services.

• Higher Hurdsfield Parish Council – Notice of Casual Vacancy (PDF, 110KB)
• Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood - Notice of Casual Vacancy (PDF, 114KB)
• Nether Alderley - Notice of Casual Vacancy (PDF, 104KB)
• Crewe Town Council - South Ward - Notice of Casual Vacancy (PDF, 110KB)
• Marbury and District Parish Council - Notice of Vacancy - Marbury and District Parish Council (PDF, 115KB)
• Peover Superior and Snelson Parish Council - Notice of Vacancy (PDF, 90KB)

Contact us about town and parish councils (local councils)