Leicestershire Parish Councils

At this years Annual Meeting of the Council, Michael Bounds was elected as Chairman of the Parish Council for the coming year. Alice Tyler was appointed as Vice-Chairman.

With all the new housing over the last few years, Whetstone Parish now consists of over 6500 parishioners, young and old, and are represented by Whetstone Parish Council.

Often people say we're just responsible for the local cemetery and little else. You may be surprised to learn that we have many responsibilities, not least raising a levy which contributes to your Council Tax bill (which Council do try to keep as low as they can, after all, they all live in Whetstone as well).
Here in Whetstone we have the following committees and working parties:

Ø Public Open Spaces and Cemetery Working Party. Responsible for their maintenance and up-keep for the benefit of the community

Ø Finance, Resources and Policy Working Party. Responsible for Council’s budget and ensures the service provided is carried out at a reasonable but realistic cost

Ø Recreation, Leisure and Community Premises Working Party. Working together with local groups,Clubs and providers of facilities to enhance the provision of new and existing facilities

Ø Planning Committee. Makes observations on plans submitted for action by The District Council (not just extensions to residential
property). Also the right to make comments and objections if not in agreement.

Ø Staff Working Party. Oversees the legal and Human Resources requirements of staff employed by CouncilIn addition to these bodies which meet twice a month in the case of the Planning Committee and at least once a quarter for the other, a full Council meeting is held once a month, on the third Thursday, all working parties and committees report back at this meeting. We also voluntarily attend other community group meetings, Whetstone Crime and Disorder Group to name but one, which require our input, involvement or action.
With the exception of the Finance, Resources and Policy Working Party and Staff Working Party all parishioners are welcome to any of the meetings.
We can be contacted via the office Tele: 0116 275 1987 E.mail: whetstonepc@whetstone.org.uk