Local Authorities Responsibilities

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Living, as we do, in an area with three-tiered local government we often find that residents are confused regarding which Authority is responsible for which service.

We have, therefore, attempted to list under each Authority the areas for which they are responsible. We believe we have covered the important items but our website does provide a direct link to each Authorities website should further clarification be necessary. We trust that you will find this page useful.

What are the responsibilities of Henley Town Council?

  • To comment on all Planning Applications within the parish
  • Liaising with County Council on highways and public transport matters affecting the parish
  • Reviewing the challenges of speeding throughout the parish
  • Liaising with the police on matters of concern within the parish
  • Liaising with the County Council regarding footpaths, and other rights of way
  • Grass cutting of the green areas
  • Monitoring and actioning drainage, ditches, and verges throughout the parish
  • Provision and maintenance of litter bins, including for dog hygiene bins

 

What are the responsibilities of South Oxfordshire District Council?

  • Public amenities including rubbish collection, recycling and street cleaning
  • Building control, planning appeals and enforcement
  • Community safety
  • Council tax collection
  • Elections
  • Environmental health including noise and pest control
  • Housing
  • Licences

What are the responsibilities of Oxfordshire County Council?

  • Education, careers and youth facilities
  • Census
  • Emergency Planning
  • Footpaths and bridleways
  • Highways, pavements, potholes, street lighting and traffic management
  • Waste Management
  • Libraries, museums, the arts
  • Public transport
  • Social Services
  • Trading standards