Kensworth is the third largest parish in South Bedfordshire on the border with Hertfordshire covering an area of 970 hectares. It has an Electoral Register population of 1190. The parish is served by nine councillors who are supported by a Parish Clerk

Kensworth Parish Council were awarded Quality Status in 2008. At a meeting of the County Accreditation Panel held in May 2012 panel members found much good practice in the portfolio of evidence submitted in support of Kensworth Parish Council's application for re-accreditation. Consequently re-accreditation was given for a further four year period.

To achieve Quality Status a Parish Council must submit an application, together with supporting evidence to the National Association of Local Councils. A council must meet certain mandatory requirements plus a percentage of some discretionary requirements. The criteria are; Electoral Mandate; Qualifications of the Clerk; Meetings; Communications; Annual Reports; Accounts (Annual return); Code of Conduct; Promoting local democracy and citizenship; Terms and conditions for staff; Training. 

WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS

The members of Kensworth Parish Council would like to welcome any new Person or family moving into the parish. Details of the role of a parish council and specifically what Kensworth Parish Council does are on this website but if you would like the information in the form of a pack or have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact the parish office on 01582 418213 or e-mail to the above
address.

Whilst this website contains much information about what a Parish council is and how it and Councillors work you may still have questions. You may also be interested in becoming a Councillor. Currently there are no Councillor vacancies and the next election is due in May 2014 however if you want an information pack on what a Councillor does and/or wish to log your interest in any future vacancies then please do not hesitate to contact the parish office.