How can the public call a Parish Council meeting?

Question

Due to a pressing development local residents wish to calla meeting with the Parish Council.  How can this be done?

Answer 1

Residents can't force a parish council meeting (not to be confused with the parochial church council - PCC), only councillors can do that.

But residents can insist on a parish meeting being held and resolutions can be put forward and passed by the meeting.  They are not binding on the parish council, but a decent council will take notice of the views of a well attended parish meeting.

It needs six electors to formally call a parish meeting.