Council business

Willoughby & District Parish Council covers the parishes of Willoughby, Sloothby and Claxby St Andrews.  It meets monthly (apart from August and December) in the Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 8pm.  There is always opportunity for members of the public to attend and to have their say.  

The Parish Council oversees the Village Green, a central green space in the village left to the parish many years ago to be retained as a village green.  Lime trees grow along the edge with the road and picnic tables and benches adorn the area.  The Council also oversees the allotments and the adjacent playing field is owned by the Parish Council, which has just taken back management of it.  The Council also contributes towards the maintenance of the churchyard at St Helena's Church in Willoughby, and shares a speed indicator device with neighbouring Welton le Marsh Parish Council.

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be at 8pm on Thursday15th May 2025 in the Village Hall

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 24th April 2025 at 7:30pm.  Speakers include Mr Roberts who will be talking about the proposals for pylons, substations and associated net zero projects and their impact on Willuoghby and the area in general.

Willoughby with Sloothby Parish Council now has three vacancies.   Two vacancies are ready for co-option, one is awaiting statutory notices from the Returning Officer.

The Parish Council is responsible for the playground and equipment; playing field itself; allotments; village green and is a statutory consultee for various matters including planning applications.

If you feel you would be interested in joining the Parish Council of Willoughby & District (including Sloothby & Claxby) please contact the Parish Clerk giving details about yourself and what you feel you could bring to the Council.

In order to be a Parish Councilllor you must:

a) be a UK or EU citizen

b) Be over 18 years old

c) Be on the Electoral Roll; or

d) Live within the parish or within 3 miles of boundary; or

e) Have principle place of work within the parish or 3 miles of boundary.

You must also not have any outstanding convictions or bankruptcy proceedings.

Contact - Parish Clerk, Mrs J. Cooper - Rose Cottage, Asserby Corner Bilsby, Alford LN13 9QR

email: willoughbyparishcouncil@gmail.com