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The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 7th December at 7pm in the Conference Room at the Village Hall.
What is a Parish Councillor?
Have you ever found yourself curious about what a Parish Councillor actually does? Well, let's shed some light on this vital role within our community.
A Parish Councillor is a volunteer, who gives their time freely for the benefit of our village. They're not just members of the council; they're our neighbours, friends, and fellow community enthusiasts who step up to make a difference.
What do they do?
Voice Your Concerns: They represent YOU, ensuring your voice and concerns are heard, asking questions of Broadland District and Norfolk County Council.
Decision Makers: From maintaining public open spaces, planning local events and managing budgets for community facilities, they're involved in decisions that shape the future of our village. They give feedback on planning applications, ensuring local opinion is represented.
Community Champions: Whether it's supporting local businesses, improving public spaces, or advocating for better services, they're always looking out for our best interests.
Why It Matters?
Being a Parish Councillor is about passion, not politics. It's about volunteering time and effort to improve our village for the whole community.
There are currently two vacancies on the Parish Council. If you are interested in helping your community and would like to join the Parish Council please contact Sarah, the Clerk, for a chat.
Information on what duties and powers a Parish Council has can be found here.
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Public Rights of Way in Horsford
Norwich Western Link Road Consultation
Police Priorities Safer Neighbourhoods
Allotments in Horsford: for all queries regarding allotments please use the dedicated email: Horsfordallotments@gmail.com
We're responsible for:
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The Parish Council is responsible for:
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Upkeep of about 50% of the village street lighting
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Maintaining the allotments
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Bus shelters
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Litter and dog bins
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Commenting on planning applications
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The war memorial
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The village notice boards
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Liaison with all departments at Broadland District Council and Norfolk County Council on matters affecting Horsford
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Developing projects which can be funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy generated by new development in the village
Horsford Parish Council is proud to have signed the Civility & Respect Pledge.
There is no place for bullying, harassment, and intimidation within our sector and signing up to the Civility and Respect Pledge is one of the ways a council can demonstrate that it is committed to standing up to poor behaviour across our sector, and to demonstrating positive changes which support civil and respectful conduct.
By signing the Pledge, Horsford Parish Council is agrees that it will treat councillors, clerks, employees, members of the public, and representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their roles.
