Parham
A picturesque village in East Suffolk
A picturesque village in East Suffolk
A picturesque village in East Suffolk
Parish and Town Councils are the most local and direct form of democracy in England and Wales. As the first tier of local government, they play a vital role in representing and supporting their communities.
In Parham, your Parish Council manages local services, responds to planning applications, looks after the three village greens and leads biodiversity projects like the management of Jubilee Pond — all with a focus on maintaining the character and wellbeing of the village.
Responds to planning applications and development consultations
Manages the upkeep and biodiversity of the village greens and ponds
Supports local environmental projects and public footpaths
Represents the village’s interests to district and county authorities
Ensures the efficient and effective use of the Precept (our share of Council Tax)
The Council is made up of seven elected members, all residents of Parham, who volunteer their time to ensure the Parish is well-run, sustainable and thriving.
We always welcome new ideas and suggestions. If you have something you’d like the Council to consider, you are very welcome to raise it for discussion at our bi-monthly meetings. Please email the clerk for assistance.
Meetings: Six times a year, normally on the second Tuesday of every other month, starting in January.
Location: Jubilee Annex, Parham Village Hall
Start Time: 7:15pm
Each meeting includes a Public Forum near the beginning, where parishioners can bring forward any local issues or questions.
Annual General Meeting (AGM): Held each May to elect officers for the coming year and present the annual accounts.
Annual Parish Meeting: A separate, statutory gathering of all parishioners, held between April and June. Local groups present reports, and wider village matters are discussed.
Working Groups: Formed for specific projects or areas of interest, such as Biodiversity and Flood Prevention and Protection, throughout the year.
All Council notices, including election notices, meeting dates, agendas, and minutes, are uploaded to this website and where possible, displayed on the noticeboards too.
You can stay up to date easily — and there is a village mailing list which is managed by a resident, for communicating urgent news and items of interest.
Parham Parish Council is proud to work closely with local groups and organisations, including:
SALC (Suffolk Association of Local Councils) – supporting good governance across Suffolk
Parham Village Hall Committee – we have a Councillors as a representative on this Committee and we make an annual donation to help support the maintenance of this important village asset
Parham Wildlife Group – promoting local biodiversity and wildlife conservation
