Your parish council
Stratton St Margaret is a thriving community, deep in history with St Margaret and the Dragon. We have a population of approximately 23,000 residents! Although we are a Parish we are larger than some small towns.
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council has developed into one of the largest Parish Councils in the country and is a member of the Local Council Award Scheme, a nationally recognised scheme that demonstrates that the Council is managed effectively and has an elected mandate.
The Parish is separated into five Wards, which are represented by 19 Councillors. One of our main priorities is to provide high quality, well maintained open spaces including safe, interesting and innovative play areas.
Parish versus Borough Council
Parish councils operate at a level below district and borough councils and in some cases, unitary authorities.
They’re elected and can help on a number of local issues, like providing:
- Allotments
- Burials
- Community Centres
- Play Areas & Play Equipment
- Grants to help local organisations
- Consultation on neighbourhood planning
Borough councils cover a smaller area than county councils, but larger than parishes.
They’re usually responsible for services like:
- Rubbish Collection
- Recycling
- Council Tax collections
- Housing
- Planning Applications
- Highway & Street Light Maintenance
Forthcoming Parish Council Meetings
Find out what meetings are happening in the Parish. Before every meeting the Agenda can be viewed on our noticeboards at Meadowcroft Community Centre, Beechcroft Library and Grange Leisure Centre.
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council's Interactive Map
We have created an interactive map in which you can explore different locations across our Parish!
These are the locations in which this map covers:
- Community Buildings – Meadowcroft Community Centre, Meadowcroft Sport Pavilion, Beechcroft Library and Grange Leisure Centre
- Allotments – St Philips and White Hart
- Cemeteries – Green Road and St Margarets
- Open Spaces
- Historical Blue Plaques
- Play Parks
- Nature Trails
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
“To work together with all sectors of the community to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of the people of Stratton St Margaret so that it is an even better place to live, work and visit”.
Our Mission
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council is committed to improving and enhancing the Parish of Stratton St Margaret in an environmentally sustainable manner, having regard to the identified needs and wishes of all sections of the community. The Parish Council continues to make significant improvements within the local community by working closely and in partnership with other organisations. These organisations are key contributors and represent the diversity of the local community and include voluntary, business and public sectors.