Councillor Vacancies

14th of May, 2026

Astley Village Parish Council has two vacancies for a Parish Councillor, which will be filled by co-option. Any person wishing to serve as a Councillor should write to the Parish Council via the Parish Clerk, giving details and informati...

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Election of the Chair of the Parish Council

14th of May, 2026

At the Annual Parish Council Meeting on 6 May 2026, Councillor Gillian Sharples was re-elected Chair of the Parish Council until the next Annual Council Meeting and Councillor John McAndrew was re-elected Vice-Chair.

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Appointment of Committees, Membership, Terms of Reference

14th of May, 2026

At the Annual Parish Council Meeting on 6 May 2026, the the following members were appointed to Committee/Working Groups: Personnel Committee: Councillor Chris Sheldon (Chair). Councillor Keith Ashton. Councillor Neil...

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Appointment of Council Representatives on Outside Bodies

14th of May, 2026

At the Annual Council Meeting on 6 May 2026, the following Councillors be appointed to represent the Parish Council on the following Outside Bodies: Chorley Liaison – Councillor Gillian Sharples. Neighbourhood Area Meeting (NW Pari...

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Governance Statement and Annual Return for the Financial Year 2025/26

14th of May, 2026

At the Annual Parish Council Meeting on 6 May 2026, Councillors considered a number of financial reports including the following: Internal Auditors Report and Statement of Accounts for 2025/26 The Parish Council agreed that the report and ...

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Annual Parish Council Meeting - Next Meeting on 6 May 2026

27th of April, 2026

The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 6.30pm and will be held at the Astley Village Community Centre. Residents are encouraged to attend.

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