The Role of North Turton Parish Council
There are 2 tiers of Local Government in North Turton - District (Borough) Council and the 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? Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilNorth Turton Parish Council comes under Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Bins, litter, and recycling collection
- Housing
- Planning applications
- Fire and public safety
- Flooding
- Libraries and archives
- Trading standards
- Births, marriages, and deaths
- Environmental health including noise and dog nuisances
- Leisure centres and play areas
- Parks and allotments
For information on Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council services:
Website: www.blackburn.gov.uk
Phone: 01254 585585
Email: [email protected]
Parish Councils are set up and controlled by law and can only act if there is a legal power to do so. Parish Councils are often consulted on 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.
Parish 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.
North Turton Parish Council
North Turton Parish Council employs a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) who is responsible for all the administrative work associated with the day to day running of the Parish Council.
There are seven local people who serve as Councillors on the Parish Council and give their time voluntarily. Elections to serve as a Parish Councillor are held every four years, unless there is a resignation when a casual vacancy will be advertised on the website and on the Parish Council notice boards which are situated at;
Bolton Road, Turton - View Map
High Street, Chapeltown - View Map
High Street, Belmont - View Map
Ryecroft Lane, Belmont - View Image
Meetings are held each month and are usually held in the Library at The Barlow. All meetings are open to the public and there is a period of time put aside at the beginning of each meeting for a period of public discussion where members of the public are able to express their views or ask questions.
