Welcome to Boynton Parish Council
We hope you find the information on this website helpful and informative.
Boynton Parish Council is a democratically elected body representing all residents living within the parish boundary of Boynton. The Council acts as a focal point for local views and works constructively with public authorities, organisations, and partners to support the interests and wellbeing of the community.
The Council is made up of seven councillors, including the Chair, and is supported by a Proper Officer and a Responsible Finance Officer.
Council meetings are held every two months at Boynton Village Hall, and members of the public are welcome to attend.
Contact the Parish Council
Anyone wishing to make a representation to the Parish Council should contact the Clerk, Richard, via email at: clerk@boyntonparishcouncil.gov.uk
News & Information
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Councillor Vacancy: The Council currently has one vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are aged 18 or over and live or work within the parish, and feel you could contribute to the community, please contact the Clerk for further information.
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Grant Scheme: We offer community groups & charities the opportunity to apply for grants - the application form can be found under Parish Information, Policies and Regulations.
- Listening Books Download: Click here to download the files
- Police Newsletters:
Police Newsletter February 2026
Police Newsletter January 2026
Police Newsletter December 2025
Police Newsletter November 2025
Community Defibrillator
A community defibrillator is located on the exterior wall of Boynton Village Hall, providing a vital emergency resource for residents and visitors. The device is accessible 24 hours a day and is designed for use by anyone, with clear spoken and visual instructions to guide users through each step. In the event of a suspected cardiac arrest, calling 999 will ensure that the ambulance service provides the access code and support.
Neighbourhood Watch Area
Boynton’s Community Watch works together to help keep the village safe, informed, and looking out for one another.
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About the Area
Boynton is a small rural village centred around a single main street, situated where it meets the B1253 route between York and Bridlington. According to the 2021 Census, Boynton Parish had a population of 236.
Boynton Hall
Boynton Hall, a Grade I listed building, has developed over several centuries. The present structure reflects four major phases of construction, beginning with an original late‑medieval hall house.
The estate came into the ownership of the Strickland family in 1549. Around 1600, the house was enlarged into an H‑shaped plan with a central hall. The façade featured diapered brickwork and sandstone ashlar—some of which is believed to have been reused from Bridlington Priory. A dovecote and a brick-built garden banqueting house were also added during this period, and the attic storey once contained a long gallery.
Following 1684, Boynton Hall underwent significant remodelling under William Strickland and his wife, Elizabeth Palmes. The surrounding parkland was laid out between 1725 and 1779 and remains largely intact today.
The Hall is currently owned by Richard Marriott, a descendant of the Strickland family.
The Strickland Family
The Stricklands played a prominent role in local and national affairs for several centuries. William Strickland, who acquired the Boynton, Hildenley, Newton and Wintringham estates in 1549, served as Member of Parliament for Scarborough in 1558. His descendants continued this tradition of public service:
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Sir William Strickland, 1st Baronet, was an active member of the Long Parliament and a supporter of Oliver Cromwell.
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Sir William Strickland, 3rd Baronet, served as MP for Malton (1689–1708), Yorkshire, and Old Sarum, before returning to represent Malton again. He died in 1724 following a fall while fox hunting.
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Sir William Strickland, 4th Baronet, held seats for Malton, Carlisle, and Scarborough between 1708 and 1735. He served in several senior government roles, including Lord Treasurer, Treasurer to the Household of the Queen, and Secretary at War. He commissioned Lord Burlington and William Kent to undertake significant works at Boynton Hall.
St Andrew’s Church
The parish church of St Andrew, also Grade I listed, stands as an important landmark within the village. It contains memorials to members of the Strickland family—later Cholmley and Strickland‑Constable Baronets—whose ancestral seat was Boynton Hall.
Parish statistics
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Area
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1,356 hectares
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Population
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236 (2021)
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Density
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17 people/km2
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Mean age
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48.5
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Ward
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Bridlington Central and Old Town
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District
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East Riding of Yorkshire
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Postcodes
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YO16
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ONS ID
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E04000361
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