Foxley Group of Parish Councils
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About Us
Foxley Group Parish council is an administrative group that comprises three local parishes - Brinsop & Wormsley, Mansel Lacy and Yazor - with a total population of around 300 residents spread across an area of almost 9.5 square miles.
As the lowest tier of local government, the Parish Council is an elected body with limited tax raising powers that receives funding by levying a “precept” on the council tax paid by the residents of the parishes covered by the council. The Parish council is made up of unpaid councillors who are elected to serve for four years and where a casual vacancy may be filled by either a by-election or co-option.
Members of the Foxley Group of Parish Councils
All council members roles are voluntary and offer their time and service free of charge. In the interest of openness, all councillors are required to complete a Declaration of Registrable Interests which can be found on the Herefordshire Council web site using the button below.
Should you wish to contact any member of the Parish Council, in the first instance please write to the Parish Clerk by e-mail at [email protected]
Dave Gwynne (Chair)
Mansel Lacy
Sue Hallett
Yazor
Alan Powell
Yazor
Andrew Davies
Brinsop & Wormsley
Andrew Apps
Mansel Lacy
Vacancy
Brinsop & Wormsley
Vacancy
Brinsop & Wormsley
Ward Councillor
Nick Mason
is our Ward Councillor and local representative at Herefordshire Council
e-mail : [email protected]
How your Council Tax is spent 2026/7
Herefordshire Council's gross expenditure budget for 2026/27 is approximately £234.1 million, which is heavily supplemented by an estimated £153.7 million raised through Council Tax. The funds are divided between essential county-wide services, local parish precepts, and regional emergency services.
Where your money goes
The vast majority of the budget goes toward statutory services and protecting vulnerable members of the community:
Adult Social Care: The largest area of expenditure, providing support for frail, elderly, and vulnerable adults. (This includes a dedicated 2% adult social care precept applied to the total Council Tax bill).
Children and Families: Safeguarding around 1,000 children and providing support for young people.
Highways and Transportation: Maintenance of over 2,000 miles of local roads, resurfacing projects, and infrastructure like the Hereford Bypass.
Waste Collection and Disposal: Collecting and processing residential waste and recycling.
Other Services: This includes planning, environmental health, cultural/community services, and emergency housing.
