Who is Responsible for Your Parish Services?
West Northamptonshire Council is the single unitary authority responsible for delivering various services to residents and businesses in Daventry, Northampton, and South Northamptonshire.
It can sometimes be unclear which council handles specific services within a parish. For instance, West Northamptonshire Council acts as the local planning authority and makes all planning decisions, while Long Buckby Parish Council plays a consultative role in the process.
The following lists aim to guide you on who to contact if you need to discuss matters with either council.
What Are Long Buckby Parish Council Responsible For?
- Allotments
- Bus Shelters
- CCTV
- Cemetery
- Dog Waste Bins (Shared With WNC)
- Grass Cutting
- Grit Bins (Shared With WNC)
- Litter Bins (Shared With WNC)
- Market Square Horseshoe Site
- Park And Open Spaces
- Parish Events
- Seats And Benches
- Vehicle Activated Signs
- Street Lighting
You can report any issues the parish council is responsible for by using the contact us button below.
What Are West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) Responsible For?
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Bus Passes
- Community Safety
- Council Tax And Business Rates Collection
- Disabled Parking Permits
- Economic Development
- Education
- Elections And Electoral Registration
- Emergency Planning
- Environmental Health
- Flooding
- Footpaths
- Gritting/Snow Clearance
- Housing (Including Homelessness)
- Leisure Services and Facilities
- Libraries
- Licensing (Including Taxis and Alcohol)
- Litter/Fly Tipping
- Local Town Planning
- Parking Control
- Pest Control
- Planning Permission
- Recycling, Refuse Collections and Tip
- Registry Offices
- Roads
- Social Services
- Street Lighting
- Trading Standards
- Waste Management
For more detailed information on what West Northamptonshire Council are responsible for and to report any issues with the above, please visit the council on the button below or call 0300 126 7000.