Parish Council vs County Council

Longframlington Parish Council: Local Services & Community Focus

Local Environment & Amenities

• Village green areas & small public spaces including King George V playing field
• Allotments
• Benches, noticeboards, planters
• Bus shelters
• Local footpaths & village gateways
• Community assets (e.g., defibrillator)

Planning (Local Input)

• Comments on planning applications
• Helps shape village character
• Produced Neighbourhood Plan

Community Support

• Small grants to local groups
• Support for community events
• Local environmental initiatives

Governance & Finance

• Parish precept for village improvements
• Manages small, targeted budgets
• Represents residents on local issues

Resilience & Safety

• Works with local volunteers on resilience
• First point of contact for village concerns

Northumberland County Council (NCC): County‑wide Statutory Services & Infrastructure

Major Public Services

• Schools & education
• Adult social care
• Children’s services
• Libraries & archives
• Public health

Highways & Transport

• Road maintenance & resurfacing
• Street lighting
• Public rights of way
• Transport strategy & bus services

Environment & Regulation

• Waste collection & disposal
• Recycling centres
• Environmental health
• Trading standards

Planning & Development

• Decides all planning applications
• Minerals & waste planning
• Strategic planning & Local Plan

Safety & Governance

• Fire & Rescue Service
• Community safety partnerships
• Sets main share of council tax
• County‑wide policy & statutory budgets

Working Together

• Parish Council raises local issues directly with NCC e.g. road repairs, traffic issues, planning breaches.
• NCC delivers statutory services; Parish Council provides local insight
• Partnership ensures Longframlington’s needs are reflected in county decisions