ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
In England, the Annual Parish Meeting is a mandatory event held annually between March 1st and June 1st. It's a forum where the parish council and other local organizations report on their activities of the past year and parishioners can voice their concerns. The meeting is not governed by the same rules as a parish council meeting, and members of the public can speak during it. It is not a Parish Council Meeting.
Key aspects of the Annual Parish Meeting:
- Format: A meeting open to all local government electors, allowing residents to speak and vote.
- Chair: The chair of the parish council (or vice-chair if the chair is absent) presides over the meeting.
- Attending: Parish councillors, local community groups, and residents are encouraged to attend.
- Agenda: Typically includes reports from the parish council, county/district councillors, and potentially local groups.
- Public Participation: Members of the public can make statements and ask questions.
- Timing: Must be held between March 1st and June 1st.
- Purpose: Provides a platform for the parish council and local groups to report on their activities and for residents to voice their opinions.