Issue details

Parish Council Elections and By-Elections Recharges

Cabinet is asked to charge Parish Councils for their election and by-election costs with effect from 1 April 2026 and to approve the methodology for calculating the charges as set out in the report.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Bathavon North; Bathavon South; Chew Valley; Clutton & Farmborough; High Littleton; Keynsham East; Keynsham North; Keynsham South; Mendip; Midsomer Norton North; Midsomer Norton Redfield; Paulton; Peasedown; Publow with Whitchurch; Radstock; Saltford; Timsbury; Westfield;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2025

Decision Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: 8 May 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Mark Elliott, Cabinet Member for Resources Mark_Elliott@BATHNES.GOV.UK

Lead director: Executive Director - Resources (S151)

Contact: Aurora Loi, Electoral Services Officer Email: Aurora_Loi@BATHNES.GOV.UK Tel: 01225 47.

Consultation process

Presentation of plan to recharge costs at Parish Liaison Meeting on 19 March 2025.

Consultees

Parish Councils and their representative body ALCA.

EFP Reference: E3599