Parish council

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For other uses, see [[Parish council (US Catholic Church)]].

Main article: Local government in the United Kingdom, Civil parish

In England parish councils were formed as part of the feudal system in the 11th century to oversee the welfare and civic duties of a town or village. Many parish councils are still in place today, particularly in rural communities.

Parish councils are often confused with Parochial Church Councils, which are concerned with the welfare of a particular religious community. Parish councils are a civil body and are not linked to the church.