East Clandon Parish Council

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East Clandon Parish Council is the local civil parish authority for the village of East Clandon in Surrey, England, responsible for representing residents and managing certain local services and amenities.

East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
eastclandon-pc.gov.uk

About East Clandon Parish Council

East Clandon Parish Council is the lowest tier of local government for the village of East Clandon in Guildford, Surrey. It represents local residents, comments on planning applications, manages certain village assets and amenities, and works with higher-tier authorities such as Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council. The council holds regular meetings, publishes minutes and reports, and maintains statutory financial records and audits as required for English parish councils.([eastclandon-pc.gov.uk](https://eastclandon-pc.gov.uk/?utm_source=openai))

A card charge referencing “East Clandon” is likely related to a payment made to East Clandon Parish Council for a local service or fee. Examples could include contributions to village amenities, hall or tennis court fees, small grants or donations processed via council accounts, or reimbursement/settlement of costs relating to parish projects. In some cases, reimbursements, refunds, or shared maintenance costs (for example, ditch or lane clearance or similar local works) may be processed through the council’s banking arrangements, which would appear on your card or bank statement under a descriptor containing “East Clandon” or “East Clandon Parish Council.”([eastclandon-pc.gov.uk](https://eastclandon-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Reports/ECPC-Annual-Report-2022-2023.pdf?utm_source=openai))

To verify or resolve questions about a charge, residents should first review any recent correspondence, invoices, or booking confirmations from the Parish Council, and cross‑check dates and amounts with council minutes or financial documents published on the council’s website. If something seems incorrect, you can contact the Parish Council Clerk or Chair using the contact details provided on the official site or village contacts page. Keeping copies of email confirmations, meeting notes, and invoices will make it easier to reconcile any unexpected payments. If you still believe a transaction is in error after speaking with the council, you can then raise a dispute with your bank, providing them with copies of your correspondence and any relevant council documentation.([eastclandon.org.uk](https://eastclandon.org.uk/contacts.html?utm_source=openai))

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of payments to East Clandon Parish Council might appear on my card or bank statement?

Payments to East Clandon Parish Council that may appear on your statement typically relate to local village services or activities, such as hire or use of parish-managed amenities, contributions to parish projects, or settlement of small local works or shared maintenance costs that the council administers. You may also see transactions if you have reimbursed the council for an expense it initially paid on behalf of a local group or initiative.

Does East Clandon Parish Council take recurring or subscription-style payments?

As a small parish authority, East Clandon Parish Council generally does not operate consumer-style subscription plans. Most payments are one-off transactions tied to a specific service, booking, or cost recovery. Regular local funding for the council is instead raised via the parish precept, which is collected as part of your council tax bill by Guildford Borough Council rather than directly by card.([guildford.gov.uk](https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/17134/Council-tax-charges-2023-24?utm_source=openai))

How can I confirm what a specific East Clandon Parish Council charge was for?

Start by checking any recent invoices, booking emails, or letters you received from the Parish Council. Then compare the date and amount with your statement. If you still cannot identify the charge, contact the Parish Council Clerk or Chair using the email or phone details listed on the official parish council or village website and ask for a breakdown of the transaction referenced by date and amount.([eastclandon-pc.gov.uk](https://eastclandon-pc.gov.uk/?utm_source=openai))

How do I request a refund or correction for an incorrect East Clandon Parish Council charge?

If you believe a charge is incorrect, contact the Parish Council Clerk promptly with details of the transaction (date, amount, and the name shown on your statement) and any supporting documentation such as invoices or emails. The council can then review its accounts and, if an error is confirmed, arrange a refund or adjustment. If you cannot resolve it directly with the council, you can escalate the issue through your bank’s card dispute process, referencing your correspondence with the council.

How can I contact East Clandon Parish Council about a payment issue?

You can contact East Clandon Parish Council via the Clerk or Chair using the email addresses and telephone numbers published on the parish council’s official website and the East Clandon village contacts page. Email is usually the best way to provide details of a payment, since you can attach copies of statements or invoices for reference.([eastclandon-pc.gov.uk](https://eastclandon-pc.gov.uk/?utm_source=openai))

Why might I see a small or unusual amount charged by East Clandon on my statement?

Small or unusual amounts may reflect minor reimbursements, contributions to specific village initiatives, or local facility-related costs processed through the Parish Council’s accounts rather than appearing as a typical retail transaction. Because these are often bespoke, one-off arrangements, the amounts can look unusual compared to standard commercial charges. Checking council correspondence, meeting minutes, or project notes from around the same date can often clarify the purpose of such payments.([eastclandon-pc.gov.uk](https://eastclandon-pc.gov.uk/parish-council-minutes/?utm_source=openai))

Where can I find official financial records to help reconcile an East Clandon Parish Council payment?

East Clandon Parish Council publishes its annual accounts, governance statements, and related audit documents online. Reviewing these, together with recent council minutes, can help you understand how the council manages income and expenditure and may give context for certain payments. For transaction-level detail or queries about a specific payment, you should still contact the Clerk directly.([eastclandon.org.uk](https://www.eastclandon.org.uk/accounts.html?utm_source=openai))

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