THE PARISH, TOWN & COMMUNITY COUNCILS DATABASE

Researched organisational and contact data covering Parish, Town and Community Councils across England, Scotland and Wales, including Council Clerks and Chairs.

Broad coverageParish, Town and Community Councils across England, Scotland & Wales
ResearchedCouncil Clerks and Chairs across organisations of every size
SelectableBy organisation type, function, seniority and region
Continuously updatedResearchers cycle and review the data every 4–6 months

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Understand the first tier of Local Government

Parish and Town Councils form the first tier of Local Government in England outside Greater London. In Scotland and Wales, equivalent organisations are commonly known as Community Councils.

These organisations represent the concerns and priorities of individual villages, neighbourhoods, towns and local communities. Their size varies significantly, from larger Town Councils with dedicated offices to very small Parish or Community Councils.

  • Parish Councils
  • Town Councils
  • Community Councils
  • Council Clerks
  • Council Chairs
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales

How Oscar organises the market

Clerks - Oscar covers Clerks across Parish, Town and Community Councils. In larger Town Councils these contacts are usually office-based, while in smaller Councils the Clerk may work from a home address.

Chairs - Chairs are also included, giving customers access to another key point of responsibility within each Council.

Shared Clerks - Some Clerks undertake the role for more than one Council, reflecting the small and locally managed nature of many Parish and Community Councils.

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Explore the Parish Councils Database

Our Parish, Town and Community Council data is continuously maintained by the Oscar Research team. Counts and coverage are recalculated every 24 hours using our latest research.

Use the live breakdowns below to understand the current shape of the database and refine the audience you need.

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Parish Council organisation types

Explore the different Council types represented within the database.

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Parish Council categories and functions

Explore contacts by their role and area of responsibility.

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Parish Council seniority

Refine your audience according to the level of responsibility you need to reach.

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Parish Council regions

Target Councils and contacts geographically across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Who can you reach across Parish, Town and Community Councils?

Oscar Research helps organisations identify the key contacts responsible for local administration and leadership across Councils of very different sizes.

  • Parish Council Clerks
  • Town Council Clerks
  • Community Council Clerks
  • Parish Council Chairs
  • Town Council Chairs
  • Community Council Chairs

Reach organisations of every size

The market ranges from larger Town Councils with dedicated offices to very small Parish and Community Councils where the Clerk may work part-time and may even support several Councils.

Looking for something specific?

If you already know the audience you want to reach - for example Clerks in Town Councils, Chairs across a particular region or Councils within a defined geography - tell us what you need. We can help identify the most appropriate selection and provide a relevant sample.

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How Oscar Research maintains its Parish Council data

Oscar Research does more than compile Council names. Our Parish Councils Database is built through ongoing research into the organisations and the Clerks and Chairs responsible for them.

Small organisations need careful research

Many Parish and Community Councils are very small organisations. Their Clerks may work part-time, use a home address or support several Councils, so understanding the relationship between the person and the organisation is important.

Different names, equivalent local roles

The organisations are known by different names across England, Scotland and Wales, but Oscar brings Parish, Town and Community Councils together within one researched dataset.

Continuously researched

Our Parish Council data is continually reviewed and updated as part of Oscar Research's wider research programme. Researchers cycle and review the underlying data every 4–6 months, while the live counts on this page are recalculated every 24 hours using our latest research.

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Frequently asked questions

What organisations does the Parish Councils Database cover?
Oscar Research covers Parish, Town and Community Councils across England, Scotland and Wales.

Which contacts are included?
The database covers Council Clerks and Chairs.

Why are some organisations called Community Councils?
Equivalent first-tier local organisations in Scotland and Wales are commonly known as Community Councils.

Are Town Councils different from Parish Councils?
Town Councils are generally larger organisations, often with dedicated office-based contacts, while many Parish and Community Councils are much smaller.

Can one Clerk work for several Councils?
Yes. Some Clerks undertake the role for more than one Parish or Community Council.

Can I target Councils geographically?
Yes. Selections can be refined by region and other available geographic criteria.

How frequently is the Parish Councils Database updated?
Researchers cycle and review the underlying data every 4–6 months, while the live coverage figures shown on the page are recalculated every 24 hours using our latest research.

Can I build a bespoke Parish Council selection?
Yes. You can use our Count and Quotation Tool to build your own selection, or tell us who you need to reach and we can help identify the most appropriate audience.

Can I see a sample before purchasing?
Yes. Tell us which Parish, Town or Community Council audience you need to reach and we can provide a relevant sample of the data available.

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