What do they do?
Parish and town councils work at the most local level of government. They do a great deal to improve local services and the quality of life in their communities. The councils differ in size and capacity.
Services they provide include:
- allotments
- cemeteries
- litter bins
- recreation fields
- bus shelters
- parish lighting
- playgrounds
The County Council may also delegate services such as grass cutting and maintenance of rural signposts to some parish or town councils.