Benwick Parish Council

Benwick Parish Council
Type
Type
History
Founded 1895
Leadership
Chairman
Cllr Mark Chapman
Vice-Chairman
Cllr Lyn Keppel-Spoor
Seats 7 councillors
Elections
Last election
7 May 2015
Next election
2 May 2019
Website
www.benwickparishcouncil.btck.co.uk

Benwick Parish Council was established in 1895 by the Local Government Act 1894 covering the Civil Parish of Benwick, Cambridgeshire. It comprises seven councillors, three of which were elected unopposed in May 2015, with the remaining four seats filled by co-option.[1]

Role in the Community

The Parish Council manages the village Cemetery and Allotments as well as an area of land on the High Street known as the Pound. It is responsible for the War Memorial and village Bus Shelter.[2]

References

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