Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council is what is known as a 'Grouped Council' - that is to say that the one Council represents both parishes, but each parish retains its own legal identity. The Parish Council consists of nine Parish Councillors, seven of whom represent the parishioners of Aldington and two the parishioners of Bonnington.

The Parish Council is supported in its duties by the Parish Clerk, who for many statutory purposes is what is known as the 'Proper Officer'. The Parish Clerk is usually the main point of contact for both parishioners and for organisations outside the two parishes.

The full Parish Council usually meets at least ten per times per annum and at each of these meetings parishioners and members of the public are given the opportunity to raise any matters with the Council. In addition, various committee, and sub-committee, meetings occur as required. Each of the two parishes holds an Annual Parish Meeting, usually in the spring, at which parishioners may raise any matters of concern or interest to them. In addition, ad hoc Parish Meetings may be held to address specific issues.

Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council operates on a non-party political basis with each Councillor voting solely according to his conscience. The Parish Council has adopted both the National Code of Conduct and the Freedom of Information Act.

The Parish Council, as a body, is the sole trustee of the Reynolds Playing Field Charity.