The parish that shares a common parish council with Great Ness is Little Ness. Together, they form the Great Ness and Little Ness Parish Council. This council covers the area surrounding the village of Nesscliffe, Hopton, Kinton, Willcot, Felton Butler, and Alderton. The council meets on the first Tuesday of each month and is responsible for local matters within these parishes. For more information, one can visit their official website or contact the clerk, Rebecca Turner, at parishclerkgnln@gmail.com.