Welcome to Parkham. Moving south from the sea the parish includes the hamlets and villages of Northway, Horns Cross, Foxdown, Hoops, Newhaven, Goldsworthy, Parkham Ash and Broad Parkham. The parish consists of approximately 830 people and 300 dwellings.
What’s the issue? Our local roads urgently need attention, impacting daily lives and safety. Potholes, uneven road surfaces and disrepair pose risks to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. It’s time to demand improvement.
Sire Geoffrey Cox, MP for Torridge and West Devon, has started a Parliamentary Petition asking Central Government to provide funding to improve the condition of unclassified or classified, unnumbered roads.
How can you help? Sign the Parliamentary Petition available at key locations, urging central government for dedicated funding. Your signature can bring attention to the pressing need for better infrastructure. Note: you must only sign the official petition which details the text of the petition at the top of the page and you must include your name, signature and postal address.
Where to sign:
Spread the Word! Encourage others to sign. Pick up a petition from the Clerk and collect signatures. Share the message, amplify our collective voice and ensure our concerns reach the highest levels of Government.
Deadline: Monday 15th January 2024. All petitions will be collated on the date and sent to the House of Commons.
Let’s work together for safer journeys where we live.
Thank you for your support!
Tracy Rinaldi
Parkham Parish Clerk
07752 512651
It’s that time of the year again, the festive spirit is at an all-time high and getting together with friends, colleagues and family is what it’s all about. Whether it’s a Christmas party, the last day of work before the holiday or the childrens last day at school, now is the time for some Christmas Bingo in the Allardice Hall. The doors open at 6.00pm with Eyes Down at 7.00pm - fabulous prizes to be won, so book your ticket now!
The perfect way to start the Christmas holidays with your family and friends. Don your Christmas jumper, get those dabbers at the ready and join us for a festive fun night of bingo.
Booking essential please click here for more details and to book
Proceedes from this event will be distributed between Edukid, Coppafeel (Breast Cancer Awareness), First Woolsery Scouts and Harbour Community.
The Parish Website has had a redesign and we would like to invite anyone who operates a business in the Parish of Parkham to advertise on the website. If you would be interested in having an advert, then please can you contact David Butterworth
BUSINESS LISTINGS
Businesses that operate within the Parish can advertise on our website with a listing for Free. Listing may include:
• Business name
• One or two high quality images
• Promotional summary description of your business (150 words)
• Link to your business website
• Contact details
• Details of any awards or accolades received
The information you provide will be subject to an approval check to ensure that your listing is appropriate.
PARKHAM PARISH COUNCIL HAS 2 VACANCIES FOR THE POSITION OF COUNCILLOR
Do you have time or expertise which could benefit your community?
Do you want to make a difference to all those around you?
Are you concerned about your local area?
Do you want to represent the views of local people?
We are keen to co-opt fellow members of the community who are team players, willing to contribute their own ideas whilst respecting those of others and accepting majority decisions.
What do Parish Councils do?
As elected representatives of the community, the council seeks to make life enjoyable for the people of Parkham. In the past, this has included arranging an annual New Year event; requesting the mobile post office; contributing to the costs of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and commemorative mug and securing the redundant parish phone boxes from BT to house life-saving defibrillators. The Parish Council is also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of various facilities and green space in the village to ensure the safety of those using them and to keep Parkham looking beautiful.
What’s the role of a Councillor?
We have 10 seats on the council and members are supported by a Clerk. The council usually meets on the 1st Monday evening of each month to consider items of business and make decisions for action. Each Councillor attends the Full Council meetings and may be a member of a Working Group such as Planning, Employment, Finance or Website. Whilst Parish Councillors are volunteers, they may claim expenses as necessary and training is available.
Could you be a Councillor?
Councillors need to be able to commit regular time to Parish Council activities including meetings and getting involved with new projects around the village. Councillors tend to be parishioners who are out and about in the community, can identify problems and engage with the people they meet and highlight issues on their behalf. Applicants need to be IT literate and able to access and respond to emails several times a week.
If you are over 18 years of age and meet one of the criteria below, then you could join your local Parish Council:
Registered as a Local Government Elector for the area of Parkham Parish; or
Have resided for the whole of the last 12 months in the Parish or within 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) of it; or
Have occupied as owner or tenant, for the whole of the last 12 months, land or premises in the Parish; or
Your main place of work, for the whole of the last 12 months has been within the Parish.
More information and to download an application form, please go to:
https://www.parkhamparish.org.uk/recruitment