parish council
/ˈpærɪʃ ˈkaʊnsəl/ · par·ish · coun·cil
noun
- A local government body responsible for a parish or civil parish, typically consisting of elected representatives and responsible for various local services and decisions. The parish council decided to improve the local park with new playground equipment.
noun
- A group of people who advise or make decisions on behalf of a parish or community, often in a voluntary capacity. The parish council worked together to organize a charity event for the local food bank.
Did you know? In the UK, parish councils have the power to raise taxes through the precept, a portion of the council tax paid by residents.