Parish Council
Badsworth Parish Council consists of 5 councillors and a Clerk who consider issues such as planning applications for the village, hanging baskets and Christmas decorations, village halls,
The maintenance of footpaths and highways is the responsibility of Wakefield Council and the Parish Council advocates with WMDC on behalf of the Village.
Monthly meetings take place every 4th Wednesday and local residents are encouged to attend to help shape Village life and amenities An Annual Parish Meeting takes place every year and is an opportunity for Badsworth residents to attend and share anything about Badsworth parish. The meeting is open to the press and members of the general public, however only persons on the current Badsworth electoral register have a right to speak at this meeting.
For more information visit the Parish Council website or email
SID, who is Sid?
SID our Speed Indication Device helps the Parish Council promote safer driving in the Village. Since its introduction it has reduced speeds on New Road by over 50%.
The dashboard below highlights how driver behaviour has changed.
Village plan
The Badsworth Parish Plan was originally published in 2004 following a survey of villagers to determine key issues / concerns and elicit ideas as to how the village could develop or be enhanced. As a result of the feedback and subsequent work by the Parish Plan Steering Group and Parish Council, as well as numerous other volunteers, a number of actions followed:
- Introduction of 20mph speed zone
- Road widening on the bend on Back Lane
- Extension of several pavements
- Development of village website
The largest project requested in 2004 was the creation of a fenced footpath to The Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel – “Badsworth Way”.
In January 2017 it was agreed that a new plan should be developed and so a new Village Plan Committee was formed, consisting entirely of volunteers from within the village. The Committee included representation from the Parish Council and Church in order to ensure a cohesive approach and avoid duplication of effort.
In March 2017 it was agreed that a detailed questionnaire should be sent to all households in order to obtain up-to-date feedback on key issues, concerns and ideas. The response rate was almost 70% and the Village Plan Committee has used the feedback in order to drive forward a number of initiatives and focus its actions.