The Council

What your council does

  • Looks after the interests of the community and its inhabitants.
  • Acts as a consultee for planning applications within the parish.
  • Contracts the grass cutting for the Village Greens and various roadside verges.
  • Manages and maintains the play area on Hargill Road.
  • Provides Grit Bins (Church Close and Village Hall).
  • Provides and maintains a number of bench seats at various locations around the village.

What the council does not do:

  • Make decisions on planning applications.
  • Manage the village hall.
  • Supply & deliver salt grit to regular grit bins - contact NYCC 01609 780780.
  • Potholes and Highway drains - contact NYCC 01609 780780.
  • Street Lighting – contact NYCC 01609 780780.
  • Collect household refuse, recycled waste and garden waste - contact RDC 01748 829100.
  • Pest and rodent control – contact RDC 01748 829100.
  • Stray animals - contact RDC 01748 829100.
  • Dog fouling fines - contact RDC 01748 829100.
  • Manage Your Parish Cemetery.