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What does a community council do?

Community councils are the part of local government closest to the people. They serve the smallest areas and are responsible for the most local of matters. Very importantly, these councils can “precept” – raising a sum collected with the council tax each year to improve facilities and services for local people.

Community councils have a number of basic responsibilities in making the lives of local communities more comfortable, many of which are often taken for granted. Essentially these powers fall within three main categories: representing the whole electorate within the community; delivering services to meet local needs; and striving to improve quality of life in the community.

Individual powers include the provision and maintenance of community transport schemes, traffic calming measures, local youth projects, tourism activities, leisure facilities, car parks, village greens, public lavatories, litter bins, street lighting, street cleaning, burial grounds, allotments, bus shelters, commons, opens spaces, footpaths, bridleways, and crime reduction measures.

Community councils can also comment on planning applications – they are statutory consultees (they have to be consulted if they so wish) and can be represented at public inquiries.

Further information about Wye Valley Community Council can be found at the Council's website.

Community Council Meetings

Monday 8th January, 7.00pm, Llandogo Village Hall
Monday 29th January 2024, 7.00pm, Tintern Village Hall
Monday 26th February 2024, 7.00pm, Llandogo Village Hall
Monday 25th March 2024, 7.00pm, Tintern Village Hall
Monday 29th April 2024, 7.00pm, Llandogo Village Hall
Monday 20th May 2024, Annual Meeting, 7.00pm, Tintern Village Hall
Monday 24th June 2024, 7.00pm, Llandogo Village Hall
Monday 29th July 2024, 7.00pm, Tintern Village Hall
Monday 19th August 2024, 7.00pm, Llandogo Village Hall
Monday 30th September 2024, 7.00pm, Tintern Village Hall
Monday 28th October 2024, 7.00pm, Llandogo Village Hall
Monday 25th November 2024, 7.00pm, Tintern Village Hall


The public is welcome to attend and we have a public forum at the beginning of each meeting where issues can be raised.
Contact
Elizabeth Greatorex-Davies, Clerk to the Council
01291 689861
To email, please use the
contact form on the Council's website.