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The Parish Council have several Casual Vacancies for co-opted members.
The Parish Council only meets six times a year and meetings are always friendly and welcoming. Casual Vacancies are co-opted by the council; there is no election, but prospective applicants are asked to tell the council a bit about themselves and what they could bring to the council. The councillors then vote on their admission.
If you are interested in becoming a councillor please contact the clerk or Chair...
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Parish Council Meetings take place on a Thursday at 7pm in Skelsmergh Community Hall. Members of the public are most welcome to attend. Dates for 2026-2027 24 September 2026 26 November 2026 28 January 2027 25 March 2027
New woodland development at Gurnal Bridge
The most recent developments for the management of the riverside field at Gurnal Bridge arise following the sad death of Judith Helling, formerly of Hollin Root, and former owner of the field between the new lane and the river which had become isolated and has now been acquired by the Robert Stephenson Charities. It had long been Judith’s wish to see the land planted with trees and the Parish Council has begun that process but it will be com...
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