The Role of Scagglethorpe 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 CouncilsScagglethorpe 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.
Scagglethorpe Parish CouncilScagglethorpe Parish 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 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;
The bus stop, opposite the Ham and Cheese - View on Map
The Village Hall, Main Street - View on Map
Scheduled meetings take place four times a year and are usually held at:
Scagglethorpe Village HallMain Street
Scagglethorpe
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 8DT
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.