Friday 12 September 2014

Which UK Town Council do you Want?

Whilst most of the town council's work is made mandatory by the government, they are generally self-organised. Therefore, there are variables between the practices of one town council and another. Obviously the needs or desires of one town resident and another differs greatly but, it seems, there are definite bonuses to living in certain areas of the UK.

The truth is that town councils actually have access to huge amounts of money and the Telegraph has recently applauded certain districts where those budgets have been put to extremely good use. Those mentioned were as wide-reaching as Norfolk, Uttlesford in Essex, Flyde in Lancashire, Royal Borough of Kensington in Chelsea and Wiltshire. Their accolades include maintaining tax rates whilst drastically improving local services, sustaining award-winning cleanliness and encouraging healthier lifestyles.

Telegraph's acclaimed Norfolk Town Council
But what power does a town council actually have? Well, they make key decisions for issues such as:

  • Education
  • Transport
  • Town planning
  • Fire & public safety
  • Social care
  • Libraries
  • Waste Management

Plus deciding upon other discretionary services such as regeneration projects.
It is these discretionary tasks that test the vision of each council. It is a matter of priorities for those decision-makers as well as the demands of the citizens themselves.

Obviously these types of decisions will often vastly affect UK property prices and the lifestyle of those who have invested in that area. Dawson & Associates has seen the progression of cities, towns and villages all over England within the last 40 years of professional practice and it is easy to spot which development plans and initiatives will be beneficial for those based in the area. 

For more information on potential property investment projects across the UK, please feel free to call Dawson & Associates. Not only are we able to assist with property surveys but we can also advise on planning applications and help to liaise with the local town hall.








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