Meetings
The public are welcomed at all Parish Council meetings which start at 7pm and are held at Village Halls around the Parish. Early in the agenda there is a public participation item during which members of the public can speak at the discretion of the Chair.
Meetings Schedule for 2025-2026
| Date | Meeting Type | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 20th January 2025 | Parish Council | Finsthwaite & Lakeside Village Hall |
| 24th February 2025 | Parish Council | Rusland Reading Rooms |
| 31st March 2025 | Parish Council | Bouth Village Hall |
| 17th May 2025 | Annual open meeting | Finsthwaite & Lakeside Village Hall |
| 19th May 2025 | Annual Parish Council | Oxen Park |
| 23rd June 2025 | Parish Council | Colton Parish Rooms |
| 21st July 2025 | Parish Council | Rusland Reading rooms |
| 15th Sept 2025 | Parish Council | Rookhow |
| 20th Oct 2025 | Parish Council | Bouth Village Hall |
| 17th Nov 2025 | Parish Council | Oxen Park |
| 15th Dec 2025 | Parish Council | Finsthwaite & Lakeside Village Hall |
| 19th Jan 2026 | Parish Council | Rusland Reading Rooms |
| 23rd Feb 2026 | Parish Council | Bouth Village Hall |
| 23rd March 2026 | Parish Council | Oxen Park |
- The council has no committees or sub-committees though has a number of working groups
- All meetings start at 7 pm on a Monday evening unless otherwise stated
- Agendas and minutes are available from the website or from the Parish Clerk
- Notices and agendas will be placed on notice boards and on the website at least 3 clear days in advance of each meeting
- Members of the public and press are welcome
- If anyone wishes to speak on a specific matter, please let the Clerk know in advance.