Benwick Parish Council


Benwick Parish Council consists of 7 elected members and one co-opted member. Elections for all seats are held every four years, with the next one in 2027.

The Parish Council usually meets on the first working Monday of each month, please see the meeting dates section for more information. 

There are a designated 15 minutes at the beginning of every Parish Council meeting where the public can ask questions or raise any concerns to the Parish Council. Members of the public are welcome to stay for the duration of the meeting.


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  • BENCHES ON RIVERBANK

    The Parish Council have installed two new replacement benches along the river bank at the moorings. These benches provide people with a resting point when walking along the riverbank, a place to fish from or simply a place to enjoy the peace and look at the river.
    We have also installed an additional bench in the cemetery near the plots. People will be able to use the benches to relax and enjoy the peace of the cemetery or to rest for a while whilst remembering their loved ones.
    The benches have been funded by Ransonmoor Environment Fund and the Parish Council is very grateful for this grant which has enabled them to install the benches.
    The benches are environmentally friendly and made from recycled materials, and are weather and vandal resistant, so they should last for a long time.


  • New Cemetery Bench


  • Second Bench at Moorings


  • ALLOTMENTS AVAILABLE

    Up to 2 allotments are available for rent to local people at £15 each per annum at September Garden's near the Cemetery.
    To enquire or apply please contact the Clerk on 07842700075 or email on benwickparishcouncil.clerk@gmail.com


  • DOG FOULING

    FDC’s Street Scene team have carried out patrols in the village following reports of excess dog fouling on the streets and footpaths. One area of concern is Doddington Road between High Street and Whittlesey Road.
    Although the ‘evidence’ of this offence is visible, it is very difficult to be in the right place at the right time to catch the dog walker responsible, so we are asking residents for their help in identifying this small minority who still persist in not clearing up, or don’t put their bags into a bin.
    With details such as a regular time, place and description, or ideally a name and address, we are able to target specific areas of concern and if witnessed, we can issue the offender with a fixed penalty notice for £75. The information can be emailed to streetscene@fenland.gov.uk , phoned in to 01354 654321, or call in to our hubs at Chatteris library or Fenland Hall, March. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence. 


  • Community Car Scheme

    Benwick Parish Council made a donation of £100 to the local Community Car Scheme. This seems to be a very worthwhile scheme to help people who lack transport to get to places such as hospital, shopping etc. It is not free but is subsidised and run by volunteers.

    Please see the details in the link if you are interested in using this service, or if you would like to volunteer (expenses paid). 


  • Coronavirus Information

    Information regarding Coronavirus


  • Community Survey

    The Community Safety Partnership (CSP) has designed a survey that allows the community to highlight any issues that affect them or their local area. Information from these will be used to inform the priorities and the work of the CSP.
    The overall objective of the CSP is to work in partnership to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour.
    Have your say 



Next Council Meeting:
Monday 4 February
 2024 at 7.30pm