Decision details

Updated Parish Charter

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The updated Parish Charter developed by North Yorkshire Council in partnership with the parish sector is agreed
Once confirmed, updated wording for Forewords will be added to finalise the document
Once finalised, the updated Parish Charter will be circulated to all North Yorkshire Council Members, senior officers including Heads of Service and all Parish Sector Organisations

Reasons for the decision:

North Yorkshire Council committed to review the Parish Charter in collaboration with representatives from the Parish Sector, this updated version reflects the outcome of that review.

Alternative options considered:

None. The original Charter agreed in 2023 gave a commitment to review the Charter and this updated version fulfils that commitment.

Publication date: 24/09/2025

Date of decision: 19/08/2025