Whose Responsibility

There are 3 tiers of Local Government, each having different responsibilities.
First tier – TOWN COUNCIL, mainly responsible for: parks & open spaces, markets, cemeteries and allotments.
Second tier – DISTRICT COUNCIL, mainly responsible for: environmental services, housing and planning.
Third tier – COUNTY COUNCIL, mainly responsible for: highways (roads, paths & public rights of way), education, social services, health, and libraries

TOWN COUNCIL
01692 404114

Highways / Transport
Bus Shelters
Grit Bins
Street Lighting

Planning
Consultees Only

Environmental Services
Parks & Open Spaces
Woodville
Trackside
War Memorial Park
Play Equipment
Woodville
Trackside
War Memorial Park
Grass Verges – see map
Litter Bins – see map
Dog Bins – see map
Markets
Public Seating
Defibrillators
Allotments
CCTV
Cemeteries/Burials

Tree Management

Street Collection Permits

Grants to Voluntary Bodies

Tourism Development

War Memorials

Closed Churchyards

Market Clock

SAM2 Signs

DISTRICT COUNCIL
01263 513811

Highways / Transport
Car Park Locations
Parking Fines
Parking Season Tickets

Planning
Planning Permission
Local Plan
Historic Buildings (listed)
Conservation Areas
Tree Preservation

Environmental Services
Parks & Open Spaces
Acorn Rd
Chestnut Ave
Howlett Close
Sadlers Wood
Grass verges – see map
Litter Bins – see map
Dog bins – see map
Dog fouling
Littering
Fly Tipping
Abandoned vehicles
Nuisance

Housing
Housing/Council tax Benefit
Homelessness
Domestic Abuse
Housing list
Affordable Homes

Community Grants & Funding

Tourism Development

Anti-social behaviour

Electoral Registration/Elections

Council Tax/Business Rates

Travellers and Gypsies

Food Safety