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Which Council Does What…..

When dealing with councils it is often difficult to decide who to get in touch with for what.

This list, although not exhaustive, will give you an idea:

Parish Council East Staffs Borough Council Staffordshire County Council
  • Bus shelters
  • Some public benches
  • Recreational facilities
  • Car parks
  • Notice boards
  • Emptying of bins on parish land
  • Grass cutting parish council land
  • Viewing of planning applications
  • Celebratory events
  • Set and collect Council Tax
  • Environmental health
  • Housing benefits
  • Planning applications
  • Local plans
  • Arts and leisure
  • Public conveniences
  • Unclassified roads
  • Waste collection
  • Tree preservation
  • Education and youth employment
  • Transport
  • Social services
  • Some planning applications
  • Strategic local plans
  • Recreation, arts and museums
  • Roads and pavements including blocked drains
  • Waste disposal
  • Street lights and signs
  • Hazardous roadside
  • Traffic lights
  • Footpaths