Your Councils - who does what?
Three local authorities provide services in Pirbright:
Pirbright Parish Council
Parish Councils are the first tier of Local Government and have overall responsibility for the well-being of the local community.
Work falls into four main categories:
- Representing the local community
- Delivering services to meet local needs
- Striving to improve quality of life in the parish
- Caring for the village green and playing fields
If you would like to find out more about becoming a Councillor, please contact the Clerk. New Councillors are given training via the SALC (Surrey Association of Local Councils). This training will inform you on all aspects of the role and will cover:
Local Government Finance for Councillors
Roles and Responsibilities of Councillors
Governance and Compliance
Councillors: Powers and Duties
Community Advocacy and Engagement
These courses will be arranged for you by the Clerk and will be paid for by the Parish Council.
All new Councillor (or prospective Councillors) are encouraged to read The Good Councillor's Guide which is produced by NALC (National Association of Local Councils).
Contact: clerk@pirbright-pc.gov.uk
Phone: 07485 411214
Website: www.pirbright-pc.gov.uk
Guildford Borough Council
Borough Councils are responsible for:
- Collection of council tax and non-domestic rates
- Environmental health
- Housing
- Local plans and planning applications
- Waste collection
Contact: customerservices@guildford.gov.uk
Phone: 01483 505050
Website: www.guildford.gov.uk
Surrey County Council
County Councils are responsible for:
- Birth, marriage and death registration
- Education
- Fire
- Highways – including on-street parking, traffic management, and street lighting
- Libraries
- Recreation, arts and museums
- Social care
- Strategic planning
- Trading standards
- Transport
- Waste disposal
Phone: 03456 009 009
Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk