Langham in Rutland
Langham Annual Parish Meeting
All Parish and Town Councils throughout England are required by law to hold an
annual parish meeting. The next Langham Annual Parish Meeting will be held
on Thursday 15th May 2014 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
What is the purpose of the Annual Parish Meeting?
The meeting allows the Council to explain what it has undertaken on your
behalf over the last year and it is where you, as an elector, can have your say
about matters concerning the parish.
Who may attend the meeting?
Anyone may attend, but only registered electors of Langham Parish may speak
and vote.
Will I be able to ask questions and make suggestions?
A registered elector may ask questions of the council. These will usually be
answered by the council chairperson, by the parish clerk or a designated councillor. An elector
may also make suggestions and, comment on anything pertinent to the people of Langham.
This is the purpose of the meeting
Who will chair the meeting? - Those registered electors present will elect a chairperson, this
may be the parish council chairperson, a parish councillor or one of the registered electors
present a the meeting
Will Parish Councillors be there? - Some will attend and will speak if need be. But the purpose
of the meeting is to enable the ordinary electors to have their say. Councillors present will
listen and as electors themselves, also have the opportunity to raise questions and make
comments if they wish.
Will notes be taken of the meeting? - A written record of the meeting will be taken by the
Clerk and this will be presented at a full meeting of Council for its consideration.
How long will the meeting last? - It really depends on those present and the number of
questions raised and the discussion that follows. Generally, the meetings last approximately an
hour, no limit is imposed.