Information for Parish Councils
Joint Working Group
Rotherham Borough, Town and Parish Council Joint Working Group meets on a quarterly basis and is the principle consultative committee between RMBC and the Town and Parish Councils. The group was set up due to recognition of the benefit to both tiers of local government including:
- Having a Joint Working Agreement
- improving communications
- Training and development opportunities
Members of the Joint Working Group are as follows:
- Councillor Dave Sheppard, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Working – Chair of the Joint Working Group
- Councillor Andrew Bates, Wickersley Parish Council
- Councillor Clive Jepson, Anston Parish Council
- Councillor Dave Rowley, Ravenfield Parish Council
- Councillor Diane Oxley, Thurcroft Parish Council
- Councillor Karen Jay, Ravenfield Parish Council
- Councillor Les Clarke, Dinnington St. John’s Town Council
- Councillor Mick Elliott, Aston-cum-Aughton Parish Council
- Councillor Kevin Oxley, Dalton Parish Council
- Kate Butler, Clerk at Aston-cum-Aughton Parish Council
Joint Working Agreement
This is a document that is shared with all of the Parish Council’s within Rotherham. This document sets out the relationship and expectations between Rotherham Metropolitan Borough and Parish Council’s.
View the Joint Working Agreement
Network Meetings
Network meetings are held quarterly and are open to all Parish Councillor’s and Clerks within Rotherham.
Parish Councils can submit topics of interest to discuss at Joint Working Group meetings.
Following this, speakers are invited to attend Network Meeting. The speakers will provide updates and general information around specific topics.
Training and Development
Rotherham Council hosts regular training for Parish Councils, covering a range of topics.
Topics previously covered include:
- Local Elections
- Precept
- GDPR
- Planning
- The function of Council meetings
If Councillors or Clerks would like to request any specific training, please contact a member of the Joint Working Group (details can be found above), or the Parish Council Liaison Officer.
Find out more
Regular e-newsletters are produced, which provide helpful information for Parish Councils. please contact the Parish Council Liaison Officer if you would like to subscribe.
