Town and parish councils (local councils)

Local councils are a critical part of the local government infrastructure and have a significant range of powers and duties, giving them a unique and specific role within the community. Local councils undertake some of these duties and powers to varying levels and degrees and many raise local precepts for the services they deliver.

Local councils have a key role in representing communities, empowering localities and helping to deliver local services. There are 12 town councils, 90 parish or community councils and 4 parish meetings and there is a vast difference in size and profile for each.

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 local councillor
• Local council communications
• Town and parish council information
• Local council award scheme
• Support organisations for local councils

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

• Rainow Parish Council - Notice of vacancy (PDF, 120KB)
• Disley Parish Council - Notice of vacancy 24 June 2025 (PDF, 110KB)
• Shavington cum Gresty Parish Council – Shavington Village Ward - notice of vacancy (PDF, 109KB)

Contact us about town and parish councils (local councils)