The Quality Parish and Town Council scheme was launched in June 2003, following the publication of the Government’s Rural White Paper, 2000 (.pdf). The scheme was designed to provide benchmark minimum standards for parish and town councils and enable them to better represent the communities they serve.
The scheme also aims to enhance relationships between local councils, principal authorities and community and voluntary sector organisations.
In order to achieve Quality status, parish and town councils must demonstrate that they have reached the standard required by passing several tests.
There are currently 12 Quality Councils in Wiltshire. They are Melksham Without Parish Council, Calne Town Council, Corsham Town Council, Bradford on Avon Town Council, Devizes Town Council, Durrington Parish Council, Erlestoke Parish Council, East Knoyle Parish Council, Marlborough Town Council, Cheverell Magna Parish Council, Trowbridge Town Council and Urchfont Parish Council. With more clerks undertaking the Certificate in Council Administration this number looks set to rise.
The Quality Council Scheme is currently being revised and is due for launch at the end of June 2008. At present there is no downloadable information or application form. If you have any enquiries, please contact the WALC office.
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