Committees
Kennington Parish Council has several committees which undertake specific functions on behalf of the council. Further details about each committee can be found by visiting the appropriate page.
Parish Council
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Community Grants
Each year, Kennington Parish Council sets aside a sum of money for community grants. Grants can be made to local or national organisations, although priority will be given to organisations who will improve the lives of residents or the environment of Kennington. Grants are considered each month at the parish council meeting (except August, when …
Events
Kennington Parish Council organises several events in the village – we hope to see you at the next one! These include: Annual Parish Meeting Community Litter Picks Fresher’s Fair Defibrillator Workshops Best Kept Garden competition Remembrance Day parade Carols Around the Tree If you have any suggestions for events or competitions for the village, please …
Parish Council Meetings
Meetings are normally held in rooms 2/3 of the Village Centre and are open to the public. Agendas are added to this page approximately one week before the respective meeting and minutes are added to the website once approved by the council at the subsequent meeting. For details of the various committees, including agendas and …
Playing Fields and Pavilions
Playing Fields and Pavilions Kennington Parish Council is responsible for maintaining the playing fields and pavilions at Playfield Road and Forest Side. The pavilions can be hired out, although sole use of the playing fields cannot be guaranteed. The hire rates are: £12 per hour for outside residents or organisations £9 per hour for Kennington …
Parish Clerk’s report
The Parish Council meets on the second Thursday of each month except August, when there is no meeting. The Clerk to the Council makes a summary of proceedings which is posted on this site shortly after each meeting. (For reports prior to 2007, please refer to the Parish Clerk.) Full minutes are posted on the …
Policies and Council Documents
Council Documents Aims and Objectives of the Council (pdf) Code of Conduct (pdf) Complaints Procedure (pdf) Freedom of Information Publication Guide (pdf) Model Publication Scheme (pdf) Privacy Notice (pdf) Employer’s Liability Certificate (pdf) Responses to Planning Applications can be found in the meeting minutes on the Planning Committee page Risk Assessment Statement (pdf) Standing Orders …
Finance
Kennington Parish Council is pleased to give details of all its financial transactions. These are included in the minutes of the parish council meetings. Kennington Parish Council complies with its Financial Regulations. Annual Return Notice of Conclusion of Annual Audit 2021/22 External Auditor Report and Certificate 2021/22 Notice of Period of Public Rights 2021-22 Unaudited …
Delegated Decision Reporting
Under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, the Parish Council is obliged to report whenever decisions are made by the Clerk or any other person outside of Parish Council meetings. Any such decisions will be reported on this page. No relevant decisions have been made …