What Your Council DOES do

The main activities of your council are outlined below, though this list is by no means exhaustive:

  • Holds monthly Full Council meetings, plus monthly meetings of internal committees
  • Represents the Council and the interests of the town at external meetings and events
  • Makes representations on planning matters, the Local Development Framework, and any other matters related to the development and upkeep of the town on your behalf to North Lincolnshire Council
  • Employs a trained and experienced Clerk to oversee the council's administration
  • Employs a handyperson and high quality contractors to ensure the upkeep of public areas and assets owned by the Town Council
  • Employs a Cemetery Clerk to arrange burials and ensure the efficient running of the Cemetery
  • Holds the "Kirton in Bloom" Competition annually and also enters the town in the East Midlands in Bloom Competition
  • Raises money from the precept to enable effective service delivery to residents
  • Works in partnership to organise community events such as the Christmas Lights Switch On and the 1ACC Parade
  • Listens to residents concerns and assists when able
  • Keeps residents up to date with regular bulletins in Kirton First and the Nutshell, and with information supplied on the noticeboard
  • Makes representations on consultation papers from Communities and Local goverment Department of Central Government
  • Lobbies North Lincolnshire Council on matters of concern
  • Oversees the running of the three Town Council Charities - The Green and Market Place, The War Memorial and Garden of Edward Elmhurst Duckering and the Poor's Close Charity
  • Develops and reviews the Kirton in Lindsey Community Emeregency Plan to deal with emergencies within the town
  • Funds the Kirton Klipper Service
  • Provides litter and dog bins and benches (though not all, as some within the town are provided by North Lincolnshire Council)
  • Provides funding to local groups and projects through Section 137 funding