Parish Council

Lindsey Parish Council is the first tier of local government for the village of Lindsey, serving residents, managing local services and representing the community to Babergh District Council and Suffolk County Council.

A parish council is the first and most local tier of elected government. It represents the interests of the people of Lindsey and works to maintain and improve the village.

Lindsey Parish Council has an allocation for 7 councillors, who are elected for a period of four years. The current serving councillors are listed on the Councillors page.

What does the Parish Council actually do?

The Council sets the precept, the part of Council Tax it receives to cover the cost of the services it provides and its staff. The Council employs a clerk to oversee its day-to-day affairs.

The Council is consulted on planning applications within the village. It is responsible for some property in the village, including the village sign, grit heaps, the footpath maps and the part-paved triangle areas. Any problems in the village such as blocked drains, potholes, issues over footpaths and highways are reported by the clerk.

The Council acts as a link with other local government organisations, including Babergh District Council and Suffolk County Council.

In short, a parish council exists to represent local residents, provide and maintain local facilities, influence wider decision-making and give people a direct voice in local government. If that sounds like something you would like to be part of, see What does a Parish Councillor do?