Fairlight Parish Council consists of nine Councillors who are volunteers and are elected by the public every four years. These Councillors work as a corporate body, making decisions for the benefit of the community.
These Councillors have statutory responsibilities for certain aspects of the village. They are the first tier of governance for residents and the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue.
Councillors aim to ensure that the views of the community are taken into consideration by other agencies, authorities and organisations responsible for taking decisions which affect Fairlight and its inhabitants.