Welcome to Blockley
Parish Council
We serve the communities of Blockley, Aston Magna, Paxford, Draycott, Ditchford and Northwick Park. We’re here to represent parishioners and deliver local services, as well as improve quality of life and community cohesion for everyone who lives and works here.
Our Services
We support our community in a number of important ways. These include maintaining common areas and facilities, representing local views on key issues and more besides.
Planning
We review and give opinions on all parish planning applications, as an important consultee for the District Planning Authority.
Burials
We help make arrangements for parish burials, and also maintain Blockley’s churchyard and cemeteries.
Village Halls
Our five excellent village halls across the parish are well maintained and available for private hire.
Meetings & events
We meet monthly and welcome all parishioners to attend. We also publish meeting agendas and minutes.
About our parish
Blockley Parish is located in a beautiful part of the North Cotswolds within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At about 12 square miles, it is also one of the largest parishes in England by area.
With a long and influential industrial history and significant ongoing commercial activity, the parish is home to a thriving community with a strong sense of identity, while remaining relatively tranquil and unspoilt.
Frequently asked questions
Want to know more about what a parish council does and its wider role in local government?Browse our FAQs to find out more about what we do, our monthly meetings and more.
