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Collingham Parish

The Parish of Collingham consists of the villages of Brough, Danethorpe and Danethorpe Hill as well as Collingham itself.  The major village of Collingham sits astride the A1133 approximately 6 miles North of Newark-on-Trent and 12 miles South West of Lincoln.  This lively and picturesque village comprises North Collingham and South Collingham; each having its own medieval church.  There is a substantial conservation area and a rich mix of domestic architecture dating from the 16th Century to the present day.  The site of the Roman settlement of Crococalana is nearby.  A Parish map is at the bottom of this pages and shows the large area that is covered by the Parish

All correspondence should be addressed to the Parish Clerk, who will put it before the council or distribute as required.

Bullying and Harrassment Statement 

‘We treat everyone with courtesy and respect and ask for the same in return. We ask that you treat your councillors and council staff courteously without violence, abuse or harassment.
Councillors and council staff have the right to carry out their civic duties and work without fear of being attacked or abused. Any behaviour whether that be verbal, physical or in writing, which causes either councillors or council staff to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or threatened, is totally unacceptable.
The zero tolerance policy includes abuse,aggression or threats made in person, over the telephone or in written communication, including on social media. The council considers threatening behaviour to be:
Attempted or actual aggressive, or physical actions made towards any councillor or member of staff.
The use of aggressive, or abusive language, (including raising of the voice, swearing, shouting or in writing) which threatens or intimidates councillors or council staff’.
This policy applies throughout all council meetings, but it also applies to any councillor or council staff away from council meetings.

What is a Parish Council?

A Parish Council is a small local authority and its Councillors are elected for 4 years.  It is community based and the most accessible tier of local government.  Collingham Parish Council has 10 Councillors who try to ensure that the views of the community are taken into account by the authorities, agencies and organisations that make legislation and take decisions on services and issues affecting the community.  The Councillor's live within the community and it is easy to contact both them and the Parish Clerk.

Parish Councils have a number of formal powers and using these Collingham Parish Council is responsible for a large number of assets which are list in the "Asset Register" but the most notable of these are:

• the Community Park and the Jubilee Room on Swinderby Road,
• the Cemetery at South End and South Church
• the Youth and Community Centre, Low Street
• 71 High Street (the Library)
• The Cross Site, High Street

We often talk about something "belonging to the Parish Council" but that really means that it belongs to the people of the Parish.

The Parish Council Responds to and adds comments on planning applications, structure plans and government consultation documents.  It comments on all planning application in the Parish, where Newark & Sherwood District Council are required to consult with the Parish Council.  Newark & Sherwood District Council make all decisions, hopefully taking into account the Parish Council's views, although this is not always the case.

Parish Councils do not receive government grants, so raise their income from a precept, which is a tax the electors pay as part of their Council Tax Bill.

The Parish Council is also involved in Crime Prevention measures and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for residents, such as Community Speedwatch.  Collingham Parish Council liaises with Nottinghamshire County Council regarding traffic problems.