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Can the parish petition for the resignation oif all Councillors

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The electors of a parish cannot force any councillor to resign.  If pressure does not work, then the only thing to do is wait until the next periodic election comes round - which will be in 2015.

What you can do is to hold a parish meeting.  One should be held annually, but one can be convened by any six electors.  A parish meeting can discuss anything to do with the parish, and can vote on resolutions.  However, resolutions that are passed are not binding on the parish council - but they may give a clear indication of local feeling.

More often than not, councillors will eventually back down when faced with concerted pressure from electors - but it can be a struggle!
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