The Role of Community Councils
There are two tiers of Local Government in Burton - District (or Borough) Council, and Community Council. Each tier has distinct responsibilities and works together to serve the needs of residents.
Community Councils represent the first tier of local government - the level closest to the community.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? Community Councils - Tier 1They provide valuable local insight and are increasingly taking on more community-focused responsibilities. These can include:
- Supporting local events and community groups
- Managing assets such as community centres, play areas, and noticeboards
- Reporting local issues like potholes, littering, and dog fouling
- Advocating for the needs and interests of residents to higher-tier authorities
They play an essential role in making their communities better places to live, work, and visit.
County Councils - Tier 2Burton Community Council comes under Pembrokeshire County Council who has responsibility for:
- Collection of council tax and business rates
- Refuse, recycling, and litter collection
- Housing services and homelessness support
- Planning applications and local development
- Environmental health, including noise and animal nuisances
- Maintenance of parks, play areas, and open spaces
- Management of allotments
For information on County Council services:
Website: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01437 764551
Email: enquiries@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
The Role of Burton Community Council
There are 2 tiers of Local Government in Burton - Pembrokeshire County Council and Burton Community Council. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their community. Community Councils represents the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents. Burton Community Council incorporates a vibrant mix of communities, including Hill Mountain, Houghton, Burton, Burton Ferry, Port Lion, and most of Sardis. The Community area includes areas within the stunningly beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, on its frontage along the Cleddau Estuary.