The History

In December 1894, following an Act of Parliament, Onehouse became one of the first parishes to accept the challenge offered by the formation of an elected council.  They first met a month later with seven councillors and the number has not changed since. Over 90 people have served on the Council since its formation. They are regarded as stewards of the community and it seem appropriate that one of the early councillors was a Mr Steward! Councillors are responsible for the well-being of the parish and safeguarding it for the future. A parish council is non-political, owing its allegiance to the local residents and not to any political party.
 

Over the last 100 years there have been many well known local family names - Pollard, Baker, Greengrass, Mullins, Rose, and Stiff. Some councillors held high office such as His Honour Judge Hildesley KC and Brigadier Clark. Others rose to this position like Alan Broderick of Elder Cottage who became a viscount. Parish priests served in the early days.  It is also notable that Onehouse had female councillors very early in teh history.  Some councillors served for a short time, other gave long and valued service.
 

There is an interesting omission in the Minute Book. Between August 1939 and July 1945 there were no meetings and no mention of the fact that there was no statutory annual meeting recorded.
 

With thanks to Arlene Cruickshanks