Staplehurst Parish

Yes, it really was that long ago that Parliament created Parish Councils and Staplehurst is proud to be one of the first. All of the clubs, groups and organisations in Staplehurst have been invited to stage an exhibition to fill the Old School buildings (now known as the Village Centre). Local history will be revealed and you can find out about the... activities now on offer in this active community. Staplehurst Parish Council is the first tier of local government and was first elected in 1894, with 15 places for Councillors. Since 1894, we have had 18 Chairmen and 9 Parish Clerks. We currently have 14 Councillors whose term of office runs until May 2023. The Parish Council represents the local community, delivers services to meet local needs and aspires to improve quality of life and community well-being. However, parish councils are limited in what they are able to do, which is set out within legislation. Staplehurst Parish Council meets every three weeks, usually in the South Hall of the Village Centre. The next meeting date is shown at the top of this article. Please see the Parish Council Meetings page of this website for subsequent dates. A meeting evening starts with the Council's Planning Committee at 7.00pm, followed by the Full Council meeting. Meetings are open to the public and press, except on very rare occasions when an item may be designated as confidential.Read More