A Parish Council is a local government body that represents a specific parish within a larger district or county. Parish Councils form the lowest tier of local Government, enabling it to play a vital role in addressing local issues, managing local community projects, and ensuring the needs and interests of residents are met. Parish councils are responsible for a range of activities, including maintaining public spaces, organizing events and providing a forum for local concerns and suggestions.

Elected by the local community, Parish Councilllors work to enhance the quality of life for residents by fostering a sense of community and promoting local development initiatives. Decisions are made democratically during properly convened Parish Council meetings, held in the rear meeting room at Stanton under Bardon Village Hall at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month. 

The Parish Council collaborates closely with agencies such as Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council on various issues affecting residents. These include planning, highways, traffic, community safety, housing, street lighting, allotments, playing fields, litter, war memorials, seats and shelters, and public rights of way. Additionally, the Council works with organizations like The National Forest, the Environment Agency, Bardon Hill Quarry, and Severn Trent Water to develop initiatives aimed at improving the Parish.

The Chairman of the Parish Council is elected by fellow Councillors and serves a 1 year term. The Chairman can represent the Council at various events, as well as chairing Parish Council meetings. They can also cast a deciding vote in the event of a tie on any matter requiring a Council decision. Beyond these duties, the Chairman has no additional authority and cannot act independently on behalf of the Council.

The Parish Clerk is employed by the Council under section 112(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 to provide administrative support and ensure the Council operates correctly. The Clerk offers independent, professional advice to guide Council decisions and manages key tasks, such as maintaining official documents, including meeting minutes and financial records, and handling correspondence. Additionally, the Clerk supports Council members by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and ensuring legal and procedural compliance. Acting as a liaison between the Council and the community, the Clerk ensures effective, transparent local governance.