Member

We must bear it in mind that parishes are often the hub of things done by others—look at neighbourhood plans and parish halls. Parishes do not need to own the process to help to co-ordinate it by using the powers that they have to lever in and regulate the activities of others. This matters. I give an example given to me by my county association. If the principal authority decides to close a local library but the community wants to keep it open, what competent body is there to take on that responsibility?