Public Services

Three are three tiers of local government serving the needs of Houghton on the Hill. Their responsibilities are:

• Education and Learning
• Environment
• Fire and Public Safety
• Libraries
• Planning
• Roads and Transport
• Social Care and Health
• Trading Standards
• Waste Management

• Benefits
• Building Control
• Council Tax
• Housing
• Parking
• Planning
• Recycling and Refuse Collection

• Allotments
• Consultation on neighbourhood planning
• Grants to help local organisations

The Parish Council utilises the services of volunteers who are required to adhere to the Volunteer Policy and sign a Volunteer Agreement Form.