All Parish and Town Councils throughout England are required by law to hold an Annual Parish Meeting, which must take place between 1st March and the 1st June (inclusive). Meetings should not commence before 6.00 pm.

Purpose of the Annual Parish Meeting?

The meeting enables the Parish Council to explain what it has been doing over the last year and provides an opportunity for the electors to have their say on anything they consider is important to the people of the Parish.

Who can attend the meeting?

The Annual Parish Meeting is a meeting of all the local government electors for Norwell and Norwell Woodhouse, which the public are entitled to attend and participate in.

Will I be able to ask questions and make suggestions?

Yes, any registered elector may ask questions of the Council, which will usually be answered by the Chair or a designated Councillor.

An elector may also make suggestions and comment on anything relevant to the residents of Norwell and Norwell Woodhouse.

Who will chair the meeting?

The Chair of the Parish Council will chair the meeting or in their absence, the Vice-Chair.

Will Parish Councillors be there?

Yes, however, the purpose of the meeting is to enable the ordinary electors to have their say. Councillors in attendance will listen with interest and as electors themselves, will also have the opportunity to raise questions and make comments if they wish.

Will notes be taken of the meeting?

Yes, a written record of the meeting will be taken by the Clerk and presented at the next Annual Parish meeting for approval.

What else happens at the meeting?

Invitations may be extended to our County and District Councillors, local community organisation, clubs, societies and other voluntary or statutory organisations to talk about the work/activities of their group and/or present information on topics of local interest.

There can be, and often is, confusion between the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council.

The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Council meeting

The 2025 Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14th May 2025 in St Laurence's Church, Norwell commencing at 6pm