Gateforth Parish Council comprises 7 volunteer Councillors (see details below) who are supported by a part-time Parish Clerk.

The role of the Council is to look after the Village Green, represent the village in consultations (such as planning), consider provision of additional facilities, and to support village events.

The Council is funded through a small precept collected as part of Council Tax.

There is a notice board located at the bus shelter near the village green where we put notice of meetings, minutes of meetings, etc.