Southminster Parish Council has responsibility over:
- Parish Council Finances
- Liaising with other councils and organisations
- Maintaining King George Playing Field
- Providing Park Play Equipment
- Maintaining sight lines at Junctions
- Maintaining Jubilee Woods
- Maintaining Council Buildings
- Organising Functions/events
- Part Street Lighting
- Provide Allotments
- Maintaining Church Clock
- Creating the Parish Plan
- Parish Magazine
- High Street Car Park
- Emergency Planning