The Parish Council is run by local councillors nominated or elected by residents to promote the interests of and represent the community in matters such as planning, highways, lighting, street cleaning, public safety.
Local Parish Council elections take place every 4 years. Last election was on 3rd May 2007.
Councillors are assisted by an employed part-time parish Clerk who acts as the legally recognised administrator and bookeeper.
The Council has the power to decide the level of Parish taxation and how to spend the resulting funds for the best benefit of the community.
Currently much of the budget is allocated to supporting
- formal administration & office costs - The Bugle printing & distribution - the village hall - litter picking - street lighting - the playing field - the churchyard - garden club - Lark Valley Association - other small local clubs/groups - planning application reviews - the Parish Plan - the Parish fledgling website |  Councillors
Chairman: Mr Michael Collier Ph: 01284 704851 Em: chairman@fornham.org
Vice Chairman: Mr David Payne Ph: 01284 704801 Em: cllrpayne@fornham.org
Mrs Catherine Buxton Ph: 01284 762149 Em: cllrbuxton@fornham.org
Mr Peter Forster Ph: 01284 764723 Em cllrforster@fornham.org
Mrs Judith Hall Ph: 01284 754376 Em: cllrhall@fornham.org
Mr Gary Hubbard Ph: 01284 753383 Em: cllrhubbard@fornham.org
Mr Michael Youngs Ph: 01284 753759 Em: cllryoungs@fornham.org
Parish Clerk Mr Nigel Pitcher Ph: 01284 763098 Em: parishclerk@fornham.org
Bugle Editor Pat & Su Brooklyn Ph: 01284 764219 Em: bugle@fornham.org
Village Hall Bookings Ethel Fordham Ph: 01284 704749 Em: villagehall@fornham.org |