The Role of Hook Community Council
There are 2 tiers of Local Government in Hook - County Council and the Community Council. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their locality. Community Councils represents the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? Pembrokeshire County CouncilHook Community Council comes under Pembrokeshire County Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Bins, litter, and recycling collection
- Housing
- Planning applications
- Fire and public safety
- Flooding
- Libraries and archives
- Trading standards
- Births, marriages, and deaths
- Environmental health including noise and dog nuisances
- Leisure centres and play areas
- Parks and allotments
For information on Pembrokeshire County Council services:
Website: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01437 764551
Email: enquiries@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Community Councils are set up and controlled by law and can only act if there is a legal power to do so. Community Councils are often consulted on County issues such as planning applications, road improvements and changes to public transport. Community Councils can provide vital local knowledge such as flooding concerns and transport and access problems.
Community Councils are being encouraged to deliver more services and can also support local community groups and provide community activities. They also ensure that the principle authorities are aware of local concerns such as problems with potholes, highway visibility, litter and dog fouling.