Our Services, Publications and Policies

This part of the site describes what we do and how we communicate with you

Oundle Town Council is responsible for some local services mentioned below, whilst the District and County are responsible for others, notably overall Planning Decisions (East Northants) and Roads, Traffic & Parking (Northamptonshire County Council).

The Council is responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Examining and advising East Northants Council on Planning Applications
• Properties owned by the Council - see List of Council Properties
• Open spaces where adopted by the Council
• The Cemetery on Stoke Doyle Rd
• Town Council Room and Hall Rental
• Dog Bins
• Town lighting
• Market Place
• Liaising with local Police on Town behaviour, activities and Policing needs
• Market hire applications e.g. Thursday, Saturday and European markets
• Notice Boards at Council Offices, Drill Hall and Library and Queen Victoria Hall
• Public awareness, by means of a quarterly bulletin The Oracle and the Annual Town Meeting (last held 30th April 2008).
• Conformity with National Local Council standards

Additional services are offered such as Grants to local groups and charities, bus shelters, etc. Please see the links to the right of the page for more details on our services and those areas dealt with by the District and County Council.

If you have any feedback or complaint about our service, please let us know. Our complaints policy is available to view via this page (see related content).

Date Published: 10/03/09