The Council
What does the Council do?
What is a Town Council?
Town Councils are statutory bodies and are local authorities in their own right. They have a range of statutory powers and so act within a body of legislation. They are the most local level of government and are sometimes described as the tier of local government closest to the people.
As such councils represent the concerns and aspirations of a genuine local community. They are not a voluntary organisation, a charity, nor anything to do with the Church.
Because Town Councils are statutory bodies, they must operate within strict guidelines and laws, town councillors will be expected to understand the nature of the council and what they can and can’t do as councillors.
What must a Town Council do?
The Council has the duty to ensure that all the rules for the administration of the Council are followed. The Council must:
- Appoint a Chairman.
- Appoint a Clerk.
- Appoint a Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to manage the finances in a sound and professional manner.
- Appoint an independent and competent internal auditor.
- Councillors have to follow a code of conduct detailed by Parliament.
Things we are not responsible for:
Town councils are not responsible for any of the following:
Bin collections and local refuse/recycling centers
Highways Issues, including parking, street lights and footpaths
Town Council Assets
Crowle Cemetery
Managed by the Cemetery Manager and located on Mill Road, Crowle, DN17 4LN, Crowle Cemetery is always open for people to visit loved ones whenever they choose. Dogs on leads are permitted.
If you would like to purchase a plot, please contact 07493 119725 (office hours only unless emergency) or email rfo@crowleandealandcouncil.org for further information.
Manor Park Playpark
Located on Johnsons Lane, Crowle this park is an enclosed park with opening times that vary throughout the year according to daylight hours and offers a good range of play equipment for babies and toddlers in a separately fenced section, an array of equipment across the park older children of all ages, including a long zip wire and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and a series of exercise equipment for older children and adults.
Ealand Park Playpark
Located on Wharf Road, Ealand, this park is a smaller and more quaint park that offers a range of play equipment and MUGA area for all ages including a timber agility trail and accessible roundabout.