St Nicholas Hurst Parish Council consists of 10 elected volunteers and is responsible for overseeing a number of amenities in the village, including three play parks and the allotments.

Members of the Parish Council work closely with colleagues at Wokingham Borough Council and Hurst Village Society to ensure the parish is maintained and developed for the benefit of both parishioners and visitors.

Council meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of each odd month, but if this falls at the start of January it may be on the second Tuesday for that month. Members of the public and press are cordially invited to attend.