Monthly Parish Council meetings are held, normally on the first Monday of the month. A full schedule of meetings is shown here for meetings up to May 2009 and here for meetings from June 2009, Preceding each formal council meeting is a period of time called Open Forum, time allocated to receiving comments and views from parishioners, so please come along to one of the meetings if you have something which you feel the council ought to be aware of.

The Parish Council comprises 12 councillors, one of whom acts as Chairperson. The Council is supported by the Clerk who is the only paid employee.

Chairman

Ben Hogan, 1 Elmete Croft, Scholes : 260 6669

Barwick in Elmet Ward

Claire Hassell, "Chessingham", Elmwood Lane, Barwick : 281 1231

David Leeming, 57 Flats Lane, Barwick : 281 3554

Helen Elsworth, 3 The Boyle, Barwick: 07808 975891 

John Hayton, 22 The Boyle, Barwick: 393 5123

John Tinker, 1 Aberford Road, Barwick : 281 2254

Geoff Yapp, "Southlands", 16 Leeds Road, Barwick : 281 2561

Scholes Ward

Paul Birdsall, "The Orchard", 37 Main Street, Scholes : 264 8103

Norma Fletcher, 35 Station Road, Scholes : 265 0530

George Hall, 29 Arthursdale Grange, Scholes : 218 8817

Gerry McDonough, 56 Nook Road, Scholes : 273 5246

Desma Thompson, 33 Station Road, Scholes : 273 1908

Clerk to the Council

Chris Hassell, "Chessingham", Elmwood Lane, Barwick in Elmet, LS15 4JX

Telephone : 0113 393 5861 : chrisdhassell@hotmail.com

There are several ways you can raise an issue which you think should be considered by the Parish Council. Either attend one of the Open Forum sessions, speak with or write to the Clerk to the Council, or discuss the matter with one of the councillors above.