Hertsmere Borough Council has launched a Community Governance Review (CGR) for Bushey following a petition from local residents asking for the creation of a parish council for the town.
The review was agreed by councillors at Full Council and gives residents, businesses and community organisations in the area the opportunity to share their views on whether a parish council should be established for Bushey.
A Community Governance Review is a legal process that allows councils to consider changes to local governance arrangements to ensure they continue to reflect the identities and interests of local communities.
Parish councils may organise events for their community, take care of parks, play areas and allotments and represent the views and aspirations of the community.
If established, a parish council would be funded through a parish precept, which is an amount added to council tax bills to support local services and facilities.
Residents, businesses, community groups, and people who work in the borough will be invited to take part in the first stage of the Review, which will run through to 31 January 2027.
Cllr Chris Gray, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods, Enforcement, Economic Development and Transformation said:
“I urge residents, businesses and community organisations to get involved in the Review. That way we can be sure that any future arrangements are a true reflection of the wishes and priorities of our Bushey community.
“The more people share their views, the better we meet the wishes and needs of all the Bushey community.”
More information about the review is available on the Hertsmere Borough Council website.