Frequently Asked Questions
Can I attend a parish council meeting?
Yes! All members of the public or press are welcome to come along and listen to proceedings.
Can I speak at a Parish Council Meeting?
Yes! There is a section for public questions in every meeting.
Can I see the minutes?
Yes! The minutes are uploaded to the website shortly after a meeting, usually within a week of the meeting taking place..
Can I raise a topic at a Parish Council Meeting?
Yes! You can come along to the meeting and discuss your topic under the public questions section or if you feel it needs to be put on the agenda then you are able to contact the chairman to discuss this prior to the meeting.
When and where do we meet?
The Leigh Parish Council meets every three months however there are often meetings in between often to discuss Planning Applications . Please check the noticeboard or website for dates.
Who should I contact about highway or drainage issues?
You can either contact the clerk or use the following website link which will enable you to log the issue
http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/reportit
Information about flooding can be obtained at
http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood/34978.aspx
Who should I contact if there is a tree that has fallen across a road or looks dangerous?
In an emergency, you should contact the Clerk or Highways as above.
Who is responsible for litter?
We have no regular street cleaners and ask the whole community to look after The Parish and remove litter whenever possible.
When will bins be emptied?
Tewkesbury operate an efficient weekly system alternating green and blue collection. To check collection dates go to the following link
https://www.tewkesbury.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/