Stockton Parish Council is responsible for providing and maintaining local services and amenities, representing their community's views, and improving the quality of life for residents. 

Local services and amenities

• Public areas: Maintaining public open spaces, play areas, and reporting issues with footpaths.
• Street furniture: Installing and maintaining bins and benches etc.

Community representation and engagement

• Consultation: Providing a voice for the community on issues like planning and influencing local policy. 
• Local groups:  Supporting local groups and initiatives, such as a teenagers' club or a summer festival. 
• Crime prevention: Working with the police and other authorities on crime prevention in the parish. 

Local governance and planning

• Planning applications: Reviewing and providing comments on planning applications submitted in their area. 
• Influencing other bodies: Negotiating with other organizations and influencing decisions made by larger local authorities e.g. the Wiltshire Local Plan, Witlshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy. 
• Financial management: Raising funds through a local precept (a charge on the council tax) to deliver services and ensure best value for money. 

Date updated: 09/11/2025