The Parish Council is the first tier of government. The next tier being Shropshire Council. 

Parish Councils were formed by an Act of Parliament in 1894 and they are specifically to look after the interests of those who live within the parish. 

Parish Councillors are not paid. The Parish Council have limited powers but a reasonable amount of influence. Shropshire Council will consult the Parish Council and take heed of their views. The Council is here to represent the residents of the Parish of Culmington in matters of local government.

Parish Council meetings are open to the public and are on the following dates at Culmington Village Hall:

7.30pm Tuesday 4th June 2024 

7.30pm 2nd July 2024 

No meeting in August 2024 

7.30pm 3rd September 2024  

7.30pm 1st October 2024 

7pm 5th November 2024 

No meeting in December 2024 

7pm 7th January 2025 

7pm 4th February 2025 

7pm 4th March 2025 

7.30pm 1st April 2025 

7.30pm 6th May 2025 (Annual Meetings) 

Contact the Parish Council: Heather Coonick (Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer), Hopton Gate Cottage, Haytons Bent, Ludlow. SY8 2BE [email protected] 07817607355