Bramshaw Parish Council is the first tier of local government, and is responsible for:

• Setting the annual precept and dispersing funds to support its activities
• Commenting on planning and treeworks applications made to New Forest National Planning Authority (NFNPA)
• Ensuring Hampshire County Council Highways dept. is aware of problems with highways, including pot-holes 
• Monitors and improves footpaths.
• Recommends signage and highway improvements.
• Using its statutory powers to provide benefits to the community on matters not covered in the above list

There are seven seats on the council. Elections are held every four years. Where a vacancy falls in the intervening period, the vacancy will be advertised and an eligible candidate may be co-opted.

View their completed Register of Members' Interests held by New Forest District Council