What is a community council?
Community councils were established under the Local Government Act 1972, replacing the previous system of parish councils in Wales (although parish councils remain in England). The community council comprises councillors and a chairperson, all of whom are volunteers. The councillors are elected by the registered electorate of the community that they serve and hold office for five years. The chairperson is elected annually by the councillors.
The community council aims to improve the quality of life for the whole community that it serves. It has the power to do anything it considers is likely to achieve the promotion or improvement of the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of its area. Its main source of funding is the precept, a charge which is reviewed annually and collected with the council tax.
Carreghofa Community Council is elected by the residents of Carreghofa community. It is the lowest and most 'local' tier of government in Wales; the higher tiers of the community’s elected representation are:
- Powys County Council – Llandysilio ward (County Councillor Arwel Jones)
- UK Parliament – Montgomeryshire constituency (Craig Williams MP)
- Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) – Montgomeryshire constituency (Russell George MS)
Council activities
Carreghofa Community Council meets monthly in Llanymynech Village Hall. The meeting is attended by the community councillors and county councillor representing Carreghofa community. A part-time salaried clerk supports these meetings and the wider business of the Council. A joint meeting with Llanymynech and Pant Parish Council is held annually and the two councils keep in contact on matters affecting residents on both sides of the border.
Carreghofa Community Council manages the following amenities:
- Walls Bridge Playground
- Jubilee Recreation Ground
- Defibrillator located at The Dolphin
The Council has an annual budget for donations to support local projects and community groups: click here to find out more.
Your ideas matter!
The Council wants to know what matters to you and welcomes suggestions for potential improvements to our community. Please let us know what you think!