What is a Parish Council?

A Parish Council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the Parishioners in the Parish. It is the first tier of local government. As it is the authority closest to the Parishioners, Parish Councils are invariably the first place people will go with concerns or ideas. For this reason they are a vital part of any community.

Aldercar & Langley Mill Parish Council consists of 13 elected members representing all parts of the community. The role of Parish Councillors is entirely voluntary. The Clerk is responsible for ensuring the Parish Council fulfils its legal obligations and does not act beyond its powers.

Aldercar & Langley Mill Parish Council has its own office situated at
47B Cromford Road,
Langley Mill,
Derbyshire,
NG16 4EH.

The Parish Council Office is open for visitors from Monday to Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

Appointments to visit the office are preferred to allow sufficient allocation of time.

Parish Council Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month, excluding August and December. The meetings are held at:-
47B Cromford Road,
Langley Mill,
Derbyshire,
NG16 4EH.

and commence at 6:30 pm. The meetings finish at 9:00 pm or before in accordance with Council Standing Orders.

All meetings allow a period of public participation at the beginning of each meeting. The public and press are cordially invited to attend meetings and address any issues which may arise relating to community matters.

The Annual Parish Council Meeting is held on the last Thursday in April each year.

Please take care to check the local Parish noticeboards for updated information. The noticeboards are located outside St John’s Church on Upper Dunstead Road, Pottery Lane, and at the entrance to Langley Mill cricket club. In addition there are notices displayed in the window of the Parish Council Office.