Thorncombe Parish Council
When all seats are occupied Thorncombe Parish Council has 8 (with a maximum of 9) councillors. They are assisted by the Clerk to the Council who is the Chief Administrator. The present Council was elected in 2011 and sits for a term of four years.
Links:
Members Of The Council
Agenda Of Next Meeting
Minutes Of Previous Meetings
Planning Applications
2012 Budget Plans
To contact the council:John Vanderwolfe (Clerk to the Parish council) - johnvw@tiscali.co.uk or 01297 34444
The Council usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month except during August and january. Come along and find out what we do on your behalf; There is a democratic half-hour where you can raise issues.
Parish councils raise their money through the Parish Precept. This is a charge added to the Council Tax. It is typically £15-20 per year for a D-band property. This raises about £5,000 per year. See the Finance page for more details on how the money is spent. Parish Councillors are unpaid and receive no allowance, except £40 per annum for the chairman. The Clerk is a part time employee of the council.