The Parish Council is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of various important features of Greatworth and Halse and, from our in-depth local knowledge, give advice and opinion when requested to West Northamptonshire Council on subjects relevant to our communities. Meeting agendas usually include the maintenance and cost of street lighting, the maintenance and upgrading of play equipment, the mowing of village lawns and green spaces, cleaning up village roads, the scrutiny of planning applications, setting the precept to pay for village services, and carefully controlling the budget whilst implementing new projects. HS2 always features on the agenda and discussions often take place to ensure they remain accountable and are acting in a way that minimises the disruption and hazards to our community. The Parish Council safeguards the village trees and makes provision for the many dogs. It finances the free bus service, organises an annual litter pick and much more. It is not responsible for the school, the shop, or the church and does not maintain the roads but it works hard to keep Highways filling potholes, maintaining manhole covers and removing unsightly fly-tipping.

What the Parish Council are responsible for:

We look after street lighting in the village
We have a grass cutting contract for the two playing fields and some designated areas on roadside.
We look after the Play equipment in Happylands and Brownshill play areas.
We look after some designated trees in the Parish
We look after the Bus Shelter
The Parish Council currently pays for the free bus service.
We provide a village defibrillator located on the end of the village Pub
We provide the Dog Waste bins and arrange the emptying
We look after the benches located on the Marston Hill and the Halse Road 

What the Parish Council are NOT responsible for:

We do not look after road surfacing or pavement surfacing.  This is West Northamptonshire Highways Department.
We do NOT deal with potholes.  Report to FixMyStreet online.
We are not responsible for Footpath, Byway or Bridleway signs.   These are provided by West Northamptonshire Council.
We are not responsible for Rubbish Collections.   These are done by West Northamptonshire Council.
We are not responsible for dealing with Fly Tipping.   Report to FixMyStreet Online