Frequently Asked Questions  
     
  Q. How often do you hold meetings?

A. Our full council meeting schedule is set well in advance and can be viewed on this website in the Diary. Other meetings are convened when required and advertised on this website or our notice board on the side of the HSBC Bank in Balsall Common. A notice is also posted on the notice board in Chadwick End by the Village Hall.

  
     
  Q. How can I become a councillor?

A. You can put yourself forward for election by contacting Solihull MBC when notification of forthcoming elections for the parish council are published.  The last elections were in May 2007.
From time to time, casual vacancies arise on the council and notices are posted on our notice boards in Balsall Common and Chadwick End. You can then apply by sending in a written application to the parish council.

  
     
  Q. Where are your notice boards?

A. On the side of the HSBC Bank in Station Road, Balsall Common, and in Chadwick End by the Village Hall.

  
     
  Q. How can I speak to a councillor?

A. The "Who's Who" option on this website gives a list of councillors and their contact details.

 
     
  Q. If a wish to speak to someone over a service operated by Solihull Council, should I contact the parish council to do this for me?

A. No, you should contact Solihull MBC in the first instance and give them a chance to help you.  If you get an unsatisfactory response, then you are welcome to contact a parish councillor to discuss the difficulties you are facing.

  
     
  Q. Where does parish council funding come from?

A. The parish council sets its budgets each year and from this determines its precept. This figure is passed to Solihull MBC who raise the money via the council tax on residents within Balsall Parish. Our other main source of income comes from fees raised at our cemetery.