Welcome to Barwick in Elmet & Scholes Parish Council website. As well as providing statutory information such as meetings agendas and minutes we aim to be a source that gives access to local events, organisations and information. A point of contact to your elected representatives and the clerk to the council and a place that keeps you updated on issues that may affect the parish. Topics such as planning submissions, the Neighbourhood Development Plan Review as well as hiring Scholes Sports Pavilion, football field, Muga and Tennis Court or renting a parish council allotment.
Next Parish Council Meetings
Parish Council Meeting
9th June 2025, 7pm
To be held in the Miner's Welfare, Barwick in Elmet.
Playing Fields Committee Meeting
27th October 2025, 7:30pm
Miner's Welfare, Barwick in Elmet
Latest News
Major playground refurbishment in Scholes.
Remodelling and refurbishment of Scholes playground will commence on 21st October funded by the Parish Council and Leeds City Council. Works will be overseen by Leeds City Council.
The Parish Council is looking to plant more trees and is seeking the views of residents regarding locations. If you have any comments, ideas or suggestions, then please click on the link below and fill in the form to let us know your thoughts.
Useful Links
Neighbourhood Plan
The Neighbourhood Plan is a statutory planning document that aims to protect the Parish, the villages, the farmland and countryside
Local Organisations
There are many local community groups and organisations within the Parish and plenty of opportunities to get involved in local activities
Subcommittee
In addition to the monthly Parish Council meeting, there are a number of separate subcommittee meetings covering planning, finances and local amenities
Events Calendar
Find out what's going on in the Parish! Details of upcoming local events and activities can be found here.
About the Parish Council
Elected Representatives
Your Parish Councillor representatives are democratically elected every four years and work on a voluntary basis
Funding
The Parish Council is funded through a contribution from Council Tax payments. This is used towards the cost of local facilities
Local Government
The Parish Council is the lowest tier of local Government, an elected corporate body with a range of responsibilities. It is here to work for you
