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Clarendon Youth in Business Project Rehabilitation of the Salt River Mineral Bath bathroom facility Achievements We Are The Local Board Of Health Learn More Apply Now Rehabilitation of Milk River Mineral Spa in partnership with TPDCo New ward built at the Clarendon Infirmary Establish and maintain parks and green spaces across the parish Rehabilitated two 16,000 gallon catchment tanks in Dawkins James Hill each at a cost of approximately $6m Permits For Events (Places Of Amusement) Licences We Provide We Are The Local Board Of Health View Services Apply Now Infirmary Drop - In Center (temporary accommodation for the homeless) Debushing Places Of Amusement Hotels, Motels & Lodging Houses We Licence We Are The Local Board Of Health Apply Now View Fees Barbers & Hairdressers Beauty Salons & Barber Shops Butchers

Mission

The mission of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation is to advance local communities
through efficient and effective creative planning, cooperative effort and citizens’ inclusion.

St Paul's Anglican Church- Chapelton (1)

Vision

The vision of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation is to modernise Clarendon, linking
people to possibilities for prosperity.

Brief History

The Clarendon Municipal Corporation, located in May Pen Clarendon, manages the parish’s affairs and provides essential public services. With a population of 245,103, the parish is the third largest in Jamaica, with 65% living in rural areas. The capital, May Pen, is home to over 61,547 people. The parish is strategically located, with a large-scale investment opportunity in the bauxite industry, agriculture, sugar cane, and citrus. The proposed Logistics Hub in South Clarendon could provide thousands of jobs. Clarendon also has attractions like the Milk River Bath, Salt River Spa, and Bullhead Mountain, which could boost tourism earnings. The opening of Highway 2000 offers greater trade opportunities between St Catherine and Kingston. However, the Clarendon Municipal Corporation must address fundamental challenges, such as underdeveloped infrastructure in the rural area.

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CORE VALUES

Prudence

Prudence

Responsiveness

Responsiveness

Accountability

Accountability

Transparency

Transparency

Integrity

Integrity

Collaboration

Collaboration

Excellence

Excellence

The responsibilities of the Corporation include:

  • The Clarendon Municipal Corporation is the body set up under the law, at the local level, to manage the affairs of the parish while providing essential public services to communities.
  • The Corporation consists of twenty-two (22) elected representatives known as Councillors who meet monthly to deal with correspondence and petitions from all its citizens.
  • The Corporation is the chief coordinator of major activities.
  • Also the chief collaborator with major stakeholders who impact parish operations.
  • In addition to its powers to provide services, the Municipal Corporation has some legislative powers and can make by-laws or regulations to govern its operations.
  • It has the power to approve the annual budget of the Corporation.
  • It can also make adjustments to the budget among other things,
  • The construction and maintenance of parochial roads
  • The construction and maintenance of drains and gullies
  • The maintenance of minor water supply schemes (including springs)
  • The maintenance of Public Markets, Arcades and Abattoirs
  • The provision and maintenance of bus terminals and public parking facilities.
  • The maintenance of public Parks and beautification projects
  • The maintenance of Public Cemeteries
  • The provision of Poor Relief and welfare services for outdoor persons
  • The Management and maintenance of the Infirmary for the accommodation/care of Poor Persons
  • The maintenance of Sanitary Conveniences
  • The provision and maintenance of animal pounds
  • The provision of social water through community standpipes and the trucking of water to drought stricken areas
  • The coordination of disaster preparedness activities and the management of emergencies
  • The naming & numbering of streets
  • The provision of Street lights
  • The regulation of public vending
  • Regulating powers in respect of building and planning approvals and development centre, licensing of trades and businesses, street parking, control of public vending centres.
  • Co-ordinating inter-agency collaboration among Non-governmental organizations (N.G.O.s) community based organizations (C.B.O.s) and government agencies which operate in the parish and are engaged in the delivery of Local service or Local Development.
  • Support of national policies/development programmes at the local level.
  • Spearhead plans and initiatives for orderly, balanced and sustainable development of the parish as a whole and major towns in particular for boosting economic activity and local wealth creation in the parish.
  • Organize and stage civic and special events to mark local and national commemorative occasions. 
  • The Clarendon Municipal Corporation is the body set up under the law, at the local level, to manage the affairs of the parish while providing essential public services to communities.
  • The Corporation consists of twenty-two (22) elected representatives known as Councillors who meet monthly to deal with correspondence and petitions from all its citizens.
  • The Corporation is the chief coordinator of major activities.
  • Also the chief collaborator with major stakeholders who impact parish operations.
  • In addition to its powers to provide services, the Municipal Corporation has some legislative powers and can make by-laws or regulations to govern its operations.
  • It has the power to approve the annual budget of the Corporation.
  • It can also make adjustments to the budget among other things,
  • The construction and maintenance of parochial roads
  • The construction and maintenance of drains and gullies
  • The maintenance of minor water supply schemes (including springs)
  • The maintenance of Public Markets, Arcades and Abattoirs
  • The provision and maintenance of bus terminals and public parking facilities.
  • The maintenance of public Parks and beautification projects
  • The maintenance of Public Cemeteries
  • The provision of Poor Relief and welfare services for outdoor persons
  • The Management and maintenance of the Infirmary for the accommodation/care of Poor Persons
  • The maintenance of Sanitary Conveniences
  • The provision and maintenance of animal pounds
  • The provision of social water through community standpipes and the trucking of water to drought stricken areas
  • The coordination of disaster preparedness activities and the management of emergencies
  • The naming & numbering of streets
  • The provision of Street lights
  • The regulation of public vending
  • Regulating powers in respect of building and planning approvals and development centre, licensing of trades and businesses, street parking, control of public vending centres.
  • Co-ordinating inter-agency collaboration among Non-governmental organizations (N.G.O.s) community based organizations (C.B.O.s) and government agencies which operate in the parish and are engaged in the delivery of Local service or Local Development.
  • Support of national policies/development programmes at the local level.
  • Spearhead plans and initiatives for orderly, balanced and sustainable development of the parish as a whole and major towns in particular for boosting economic activity and local wealth creation in the parish.
  • Organize and stage civic and special events to mark local and national commemorative occasions. 
  • Places of Amusement
  • Hotels, motels and lodging houses
  • Barbers and Hairdressers
  • Beauty Salons & Barber
  • Shops
  • Butchers

Heritage Sites

Clarendon’s cultural heritage is a non-renewable resource with unique elements offering various benefits. It provides a sense of belonging, links to history, and generates revenue. Conservation and preservation are crucial for preserving history, fostering local pride, and providing economic opportunities. The preservation involves protecting tangible and intangible cultural assets, including archeological sites, ancient monuments, and historic landscape features, which can be used for tourism, office spaces, and apartments.

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A section of the World Famous Milk River Mineral Spa in Clarendon
Bust of Cudjoe stands guard in the Chapelton Park (1)
Patrons enjoying themselves at Salt River Mineral SPa

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