The Role of Wintringham Parish Council
In our region there are 2 tiers of Local Government - North Yorkshire Council, and under that, the parish and town councils. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their locality. Parish and town councils represent the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? County CouncilsWintringham Parish Council comes under North Yorkshire Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Collection of council tax
- 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 Council services:
Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 131 2131
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 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.
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.