Town council
Local town-level responsibilities
Carterton Town Council focuses on matters at a very local level such as community buildings, some open
spaces, town events and support for civic life. It also acts as a voice for the town when other
organisations are making decisions that affect residents.
District & county
Wider public services
Services including waste and recycling, planning decisions, housing and highways are usually handled by the
district or county councils. The town council often signposts residents to the appropriate contact for
these issues.
Getting help
Finding the right contact
If you are unsure who looks after a particular service, the council office can usually advise whether a
matter sits with the town, district or county and direct you to the most suitable point of contact.