The Parish Council
North Crawley Parish Council has a maximum of seven councillors who serve the community for a four-year term. The current term of office ends in May 2027.
The Council is part of the first tier of local government, arguably the level that is closest to the local community.
Responsibilities of the Parish Council
The Council has a number of responsibilities which it currently carries out, including:
- Ownership of open spaces within the village and responsibility for their maintenance, e.g. the playing field, Kilpin Green, and Nixeys Walk
- Provision and maintenance of the bus shelter
- Provision and emptying of litter bins and dog bins
- Ownership of the cemetery in North Crawley and responsibility for its maintenance and management
- Provision and maintenance of street furniture, e.g. seats and plant troughs
- Maintenance of trees in open spaces
- Provision and maintenance of the public access defibrillator
- Ownership and maintenance of the war memorial
Custodian of The Institute and Playing Field, which are managed on a day-to-day basis by the Institute Management Committee, on which the Parish Council is represented
Leadership on the development of the Neighbourhood Plan, which was approved by a referendum in January 2023. This will control any future housing development in the village
Informing Milton Keynes City Council about problems with the services it provides, e.g. traffic signs, street lighting, public footpaths, and potholes
Commenting on planning applications being considered by Milton Keynes City Council
Supporting local groups, e.g. assisting the Play Park Committee in applying for grants
Organising and supporting community events, e.g. Queen’s Jubilee celebration, King’s Coronation, Fun Days, and subsidising local groups to hire The Institute
Current Parish Councillors
The current members of North Crawley Parish Council are:
- Derek Harpur (Chair) – 07941 350296
- Jim Armstrong – 07831 871281
- Laura Butterworth – 07784 738883
- Niels Kearney – 01234 391692
- Terry Smith – 01234 391381
The term of office for the parish councillors listed above runs until May 2027.
You can also click here for the Register of Pecuniary Interests of Parish Councillors.
Interested in Becoming a Parish Councillor?
If you think you might be interested in becoming a councillor, please contact the Clerk, the Chair, or one of the parish councillors for an informal chat.
Clerk to the Parish Council
The Clerk to the Parish Council is Mrs T Askey, to whom all matters concerning the Parish Council should be addressed.
Email: clerk@northcrawley-pc.gov.uk
Other Useful Contacts
Milton Keynes City Council – Olney Ward Councillors
- Peter Geary
- Keith McLean
- Debbie Whitworth
Email: olneyward@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Member of Parliament
- Chris Curtis
Email: chriscurtismp@parliament.uk
Phone: 07815 590 756
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
- PCSO C1018 Arlene Ormston
Email: arlene.ormston@thamesvalley.police.uk
Phone: 07815 590 756