The Role of Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council
There are 3 tiers of Local Government - County Council, Borough 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? County CouncilBriercliffe with Extwistle Parish 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 more information on County Council Services:
Website: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 6701
Email: [email protected]
Briercliffe with Extwistle Parish Council comes under Burnley 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
- Leisure centres and play areas
- Parks and allotments
For more information on Burnley Borough Council Services:
Website: www.burnley.gov.uk
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.
