Parish/Town Councils and Councillors

They are independent of other levels of local government, ie. District and County Council, however they maintain a close working relationship with both. The powers of Parishes vary depending on how large and how active they are. Some meet infrequently (but at least four times a year, including one public meeting) and are responsible for very few matters. Other, larger, parishes undertake many duties such as street lighting, managing cemeteries, allotments, commons, village halls, war memorials and markets etc.

Hertsmere currently has five Parish / Town Councils.

• Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council
• Aldenham Parish Council
• Ridge Parish Council
• Shenley Parish Council
• South Mimms

Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council

Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council has 13 councillors. They are elected for four years. 

Contact:  The Clerk to the Town Council, Fairway Hall, Brook Close, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 5BT
Tel:  020 8207 1382
E-mail:  clerk@elstreetowncouncil.org.uk

Aldenham Parish Council

The Parish boundary is formed around the villages at Radlett, Aldenham and Letchmore Heath, and the community of Round Bush. You will find more information about the services provided on the Aldenham Parish Council website .

Aldenham Parish Council has 12 councillors. They are elected for four years.  You are entitled to vote in these elections if you live in an area covered by the Parish Council. You will receive a polling card automatically if you are on the electoral register.

Contact:  Peter Evans, Clerk to the Parish Council, Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Herts WD7 8HL
Tel:  01923 856433
E-mail:  clerk@aldenham.gov.uk
Web:  www.aldenham.gov.uk 

Ridge Parish Council

Ridge Parish Council has five councillors. They are elected for four years. 

Contact:  Mrs E Fox, Clerk to the Parish Council, The Medlars, Crossoaks Lane, Ridge, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3LH
Tel:  01707 647474
E-mail: elizabethafox@sky.com

Shenley Parish Council

Shenley Parish Council has nine councillors. You are entitled to vote in these elections if you live in an area covered by the Parish Council. You will receive a polling card automatically if you are on the electoral register.

Contact:  Mr John Marks, Holbrook Barn, Benington Road, Aston, Herts SG2 7EA
Tel:  01438 880064

You will find more information about the services provided by Shenley Parish Council at their website. www.shenleyvillage.org

South Mimms Parish Council

South Mimms Parish Council came into existence in May 2008.  It has five councillors.  They  too are elected for four years.

The interim contact for the South Mimms Parish Council, until they appoint a permanent Clerk, is : Ms Beryl Levy, 3 Weldon Court, Chaseville Park Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 1PS, tel 020 8360 9223, e-mail beryl.levy1@googlemail.com

The following areas of Hertsmere have no Parish or Town Council:
Bushey
Bushey Heath
Potters Bar

Parish Councillors

Councillors have an active interest and concern for their local community. They represent local people and work in partnership with them and others when necessary. They help facilitate the provision of local services and facilities and take decisions that form the policy of the Council.

Councillors are not paid (but some receive a small allowance) and have to abide by a local government code of conduct and declare their financial interests in the parish. Councillors must also declare a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter under discussion at a parish council meeting.