Function and public meetings of the Parish Council

Every Parish Council is required to adopt a Code of Conduct that sets out rules governing the behaviour of its members. The Code of Conduct covers areas of individual behaviour such as members not abusing their position or not misusing their authority's resources.

In addition, there are Standing Orders including rules governing conduct of debates, disclosure of interest and withdrawal from meetings where members have relevant interests. Members are also required to record their financial and other interests.

The Parish Council meets monthly on first Thursday of each month except August at Duston Community Centre at 7.30pm. Local residents are invited to attend and there will be an opportunity to address the meeting and/or ask questions from 7.30-7.45pm.

For the agenda for the next meeting click here. To read the minutes of the last meeting click here and archives of previous meetings click here.

The Parish Council Planning Committee meets monthly on the second Monday of each month at Duston Community Centre at 7.30pm.. Members of the public are most welcome to attend as observers.

The Parish Council has the power to comment in detail on planning applications within the Parish and for its comments to be taken into account by the Planning Authority.

For the agenda for the next planning meeting and the archive of minutes of previous planning meetings click here