Welcome to Bagby and Balk Parish Council

Bagby and Balk are English civil parishes within the unitary authority of North Yorkshire

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A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish. It is the level of government closest to the community, with the district authority (North Yorkshire Council) above it in the hierarchy.

Contact Information

• Email: clerk@bagbyandbalk-pc.gov.uk
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Forthcoming Meetings

• Council Meeting – 11th November 2026

  Full Council

• Council Meeting – 9th December 2026

  Full Council

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News

26 October 2026 — Council Business

Parish Clerk/RFO Vacancy

Bagby & Balk Parish Council is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). Part-Time | Home Based | 26 Hours per Month (6 hours P/W) £16.89 - £18.44 per hour (dependent on qualifications & experience)

23 June 2026 — Transport

Parking in Bagby and Balk

Please park safely in Bagby and Balk

12 June 2025 — Council Business

Notice of Public Right To Inspect Parish Council Accounts

Information about inspecting Parish Council Accounts

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Quick Links

• Past Council Meetings

  See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents

• Finance

  Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts and asset register

• Policies, Documents and Plans

  Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.

• Local Information

  Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.

• Report an Issue (North Yorkshire Borough Council)

  Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.

• AGAR documents

  Find all available AGAR documents here

People

Peter McKenzie

• cllr.peter.mckenzie@bagbyandbalk-pc.gov.uk
• Chair

Jean Varey

• cllr.jean.varey@bagbyandbalk-pc.gov.uk
• Vice Chairman

Bev Southwell

• cllr.bev.southwell@bagbyandbalk-pc.gov.uk
• Parish Councillor

Mike Crick

• cllr.mike.crick@bagbyandbalk-pc.gov.uk
• Parish Councillor

Alan Cook

• cllr.alan.cook@bagbyandbalk-pc.gov.uk
• Parish Councillor

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Council and Staff Figures

• 5

  Councillors

Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate	496
District	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Postcode District	YO7
Dialling Code	01845
Police Force	North Yorkshire Police Force
Fire Authority	North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area	NHS North Yorkshire CCG