The Role of Garstang Town Council

There are 3 tiers of Local Government - County Council, District Council and Parish Council. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their locality. Parish Councils represents the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents.

Local Authorities - Who Does What? Town Councils

Town Councils are set up and controlled by law and can only act if there is a legal power to do so. Town Councils are often consulted on County and District issues such as planning applications, road improvements and changes to public transport. Town Councils can provide vital local knowledge such as flooding concerns and transport and access problems.

Town Councils 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.

District Councils

Garstang Town Council comes under Wyre Council who has responsibility for:

  • Collection of council tax
  • Bins, litter, and recycling collection
  • Housing
  • Planning applications
  • Environmental health including noise and dog nuisances
  • Leisure centres and play areas
  • Parks and allotments

For more information on District Council Services:

Website: www.wyre.gov.uk
Phone: 01253 891000
Email: mailroom@wyre.gov.uk

County Councils

Garstang 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: enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk

Garstang Town Council

Garstang Town Council employ a part-time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) who is responsible for all the administrative work associated with the day to day running of the Town Council.

There are twelve local people who serve as Councillors on the Town Council and give their time voluntarily. Elections to serve as a Town Councillor are held every four years, unless there is a resignation when a casual vacancy will be advertised on the website and in the library.

Meetings are held every month and are usually held at:

Garstang Library
45 Windsor Road
Garstang
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 1EX

All meetings are open to the public and there is a period of time put aside at each meeting for a period of public discussion where members of the public are able to express their views or ask questions in respect of the business on the agenda.

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