Parish Councillors needed! – could one be you? 

Cornforth Parish Council is currently short of parish councillors. Could you be one of the people to fill this role and help make our wonderful parish even better? 

No specific skills are needed, just enthusiasm and a desire to help make positive changes in the parish. 

Current issues in the parish include the Memorial Park and litter. Could you help with any (or all?) of these, or do you have projects or issues that you would like to bring to the parish council and be involved with finding a solution to? 

Training (of various kinds) is provided by the council. 

If you have any questions, or want to find out more, please contact the Clerk on 07900 702335 or clerk@cornforthparishcouncil.org 

Alternatively see www.cornforthparishcouncil.org

The application form gives you the opportunity to tell the parish council a little about yourself and to confirm that you are eligible to be a councillor. Forms are available from the Clerk or the webpage above. The deadline for applications is midnight on 30 March 2026 and the applications will be considered at the meeting of the parish council on 13 April 2026. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Application form 2026

WELCOME

We are a committed Parish Council with a simple, achievable, and beneficial VISION to work in harmony with all within our parish to build trust and communication, maintain and improve the facilities to be accessible and to improve the Quality of Life for all within the Parish.

To achieve this, we AIM to manage the Parish Council’s assets & finances effectively and efficiently to achieve best value and sustainability into the future, develop the Parish Council website, engage with local organisations, community groups and develop a two-way system of communication and support and to ensure that community development is driven by the local community and that it represents their needs and ambitions.

The aims help drive us forward and achieve our vision to provide effective and accountable local government for the parish, demonstrate openness, transparency and accountability in all Parish Council activities, work closely with the local community by listening to their views, needs and aspirations and assist to bring these to fruition, work with partners and stakeholders to improve and enhance the local, environment, support the work of voluntary groups and organisations, represent the views of local residents in response to local planning applications and to identify, in partnership with the parishioners and other bodies, the needs of the Parish and seek ways of assisting in meeting them. WORK WITH US TO WORK FOR YOU !

Litter Pick!

Cornforth Parish Council wants to reward those who serve the village by litter picking with a thank you letter. Do you know anyone who has done sterling work in picking up litter to keep our village environment pleasant? If so please let me know who they are by emailing clerk@cornforthparishcouncil.org

 

Notice of Vacancy – Cornforth PC 13 March 2026

Meetings

The Parish Council usually meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00pm in The Community centre . Everyone is welcome to attend the the meeting to present information or to ask questions.

IF YOU HAVE MATTERS THAT NEED TO BE DISCUSSED PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK BY EMAIL.

Planning Applications

The Parish Council  considers planning applications within the Parish and make recommendations to the Planning Authority, Durham County Council.  You can easily access current and past planning applications through Durham County Council’s Planning page.