Parish Council Meetings
Parish council meetings are held regularly to discuss and make decisions on local issues, community projects, and policies. These meetings are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and participate. Please see our Policy at the bottom of this page regarding Public Participation at Meetings.
Meeting Schedule
Meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Bishop Middleham Village Hall. Special meetings may be scheduled as needed, and notices will be posted on the parish council website and community noticeboards.
Meeting dates for 2026/27 are:
10th June 2026
8th July 2026
August (Recess)
9th September 2026
14th October 2026
11th November 2026
9th December 2026
13th January 2027
10th February 2027
10th March 2026
Accessing Agendas and Minutes
Agendas for upcoming meetings are published about a week in advance and can be accessed on this page of the Parish Council website and noticeboards in Mainsforth and Bishop Middleham. Minutes from previous meetings are also available opposite, providing a detailed record of discussions and decisions.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or to request additional information, please contact the Parish Clerk at details below.
Meetings 2026
Agendas:
14th January 2026 (meeting changed to 21.1.26)
11th February 2026
11th March 2026
8th April 2026
Annual Assembly – 13th May 2026
Annual Parish Meeting – 13th May 2026
Parish Council Meeting – 13th May 2026
Minutes:
21st January 2026
11th February 2026
11th March 2026
8th April 2026
Annual Parish Meeting – 13th May 2026
Parish Council Meeting – 13th May 2026
Meetings 2025
Agendas:
3rd December 2025
12th November 2025
8th October 2025
10th September 2025
9th July 2025
11th June 2025
14th May 2025 – Annual Assembly
14th May 2025 – Annual Parish Council Meeting
14th May 2025 – Parish Council Meeting
Minutes:
3rd December 2025
12th November 2025
8th October 2025
10th September 2025
9th July 2025
11th June 2025
14th May 2025 – Parish Council Meeting
14th May 2025 – Annual Parish Council Meeting
9th April 2025
12th March 2025
12th February 2025
8th January 2025
Meetings 2024
Meetings 2023
Agenda:
11th January 2023
8th February 2023
8th March 2023
12th April 2023
Annual Parish Assembly – 10th May 2023
Annual Parish Meeting – 10th May 2023
14th June 2023
12th July 2023
13th September 2023
11th October 2023
8th November 2023
13th December 2023
Minutes:
11th January 2023
8th February 2023
8th March 2023
12th April 2023
Annual Parish Assembly – 10th May 2023
Annual Parish Meeting – 10th May 2023
14th June 2023
12th July 2023
11th October 2023
13th September 2023
8th November 2023
13th December 2023
Meetings 2022
Meetings 2021
Agenda:
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
26th May 2021
Annual Assembly – May 2021
June 2021
July 2021
August 2021
September 2021
October 2021
Special Meeting – November 2021
November 2021
December 2021
Minutes:
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
Annual Assembly – May 2021
June 2021
July 2021
August 2021
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021