Welcome to the official website of Ketley Parish Council
Ketley Parish Council is in the first tier of local government and comprises of 2 ‘wards’ Ketley and Beveley. There are 11 Councillors in total who were elected by the voters on 4 May 2023 and will serve for 4 years until the next election in May 2027.
The local authority for this area is Telford & Wrekin Council and they are responsible for decisions regarding education, transport, town and country planning, public protection and social care, for example. So, you may well ask… what services do Ketley Parish Council provide?
Well, the Parish Council plays a vital role in representing the interests of the local community and by working together can improve the quality of life and local environment for everyone. Individual Parish Councillors cannot make decisions alone but they can bring local issues to the attention of the Council. By engaging in constructive debates and commenting on proposals, Parish Councillors can ensure that the different views and needs of local people are represented when decisions are made by the Council on behalf of the community.
The Parish Council operates using a committee structure which is set out under Meetings of the Council. And, the Council is an employer too! The Clerk works for and with the Council and Committees to action their decisions.