The Role of Whitworth Town Council
There are 3 tiers of Local Government - County Council, District Council and Town Council. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their locality. Town Council Councils represents the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? County CouncilsWhitworth Town Council comes under Lancashire County Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Fire and public safety
- Flooding
- Libraries and archives
- Trading standards
- Births, marriages, and deaths
For information on County Council services:
Website: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 6701
Email: [email protected]
Whitworth Town Council comes under Rossendale Borough Council who has responsibility for:
- Collection of council tax
- Bins, litter, and recycling collection
- Housing
- Planning applications
- Environmental health including noise and dog nuisances
- Parks and play areas
- Allotments
For more information on District Council Services:
Website: www.rossendale.gov.uk
Phone: 01706 217777
Email: [email protected]
Town Council are set up and controlled by law and can only act if there is a legal power to do so. Town Council Councils are often consulted on County and District issues such as planning applications, road improvements and changes to public transport. Parish Councils can provide vital local knowledge such as flooding concerns and transport and access problems.
Town Council are being encouraged to deliver more services and can also support local community groups and provide community activities. They also ensure that the principle authorities are aware of local concerns such as problems with potholes, highway visibility, litter and dog fouling.