Hethersett Parish Council has 13 Councillors who are elected to represent the best interests of local residents. The four-year term of this Council commenced in May 2007 when the full Council was open to election. However, nominations did not match the vacancies and as a result 10 councillors were returned. Subsequent Parish Council meetings have co-opted three Councillors to take the Parish Council to its full complement. The Councillors, all of whom live in Hethersett, are: Fred Watkins (Chairman), John Nightingale(Vice-Chairman), Jim Bartram, Dr Anne Edwards, Viv Hawes, Shane Hull, Chris Meakings, Jacky Sutton, Marie-Clare Warren, Dr Kevan Williams, Heather Williamson, Colin Wilson, Gary Wyatt The Parish Council can exercise legal powers to run certain local facilities and services and its activities are funded by an extra cost known as a "precept" added to each householder’s Council Tax bill. For the year ending in April 2010, the precept was £81,100. A Parish Clerk, Ian Weetman, is employed to act in legal and administrative matters and as a point of contact for residents. South Norfolk District Council consults the Parish Council on all local planning issues, appeals, inquiries and licensing where these affect Hethersett. The Council meets each month, except August, members of the public may attend and speak before and after the business of the meeting. The Council, either through its own activities and by giving assistance to other village groups, is involved in providing, maintaining and protecting: • Open spaces • Grass cutting in the Village and Churchyard • Footpath lighting • Litter control • Seats and shelters • The Village Hall and skatepark - The Memorial Playing Field and facilities and the Village Hall are run by respective Managememt Committees seperate from the Parish Council, with nominated Council representatives on the Committees. The Parish Council helps with funding to both village amenities.
