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Powers of the Council

General Power of Competence

General Power of Competence

General Power of Competence

 Allows eligible councils to do anything an individual can do, unless restricted by law. 

Raising Funds

General Power of Competence

General Power of Competence

 Councils can raise money through a precept (local tax) to support their activities. 

Community Facilities

General Power of Competence

Street Furniture and Communication

 Provide and maintain community centres, public toilets, allotments, burial grounds, and bus shelters. 

Street Furniture and Communication

Street Furniture and Communication

Street Furniture and Communication

 Install and maintain seats, shelters, and public noticeboards. 

Land and Pathways

Street Furniture and Communication

Parks and Cleanliness

 Maintain or improve footpaths, bridleways, commons, village greens, and open spaces. 

Parks and Cleanliness

Street Furniture and Communication

Parks and Cleanliness

 Support playing fields, parks, litter bins, dog waste bins, and where applicable, street cleaning and lighting. 

Crime Prevention

Cultural Promotion and Sustainability

Community Grants and Events

 Fund community safety initiatives like CCTV and policing support. 

Community Grants and Events

Cultural Promotion and Sustainability

Community Grants and Events

 Support voluntary groups, local markets, festivals, and tourism. 

Cultural Promotion and Sustainability

Cultural Promotion and Sustainability

Cultural Promotion and Sustainability

 Promote local heritage, culture, and sustainable development. 

Duties of the Council

Regular Meetings

Financial Transparency

Regular Meetings

 Must hold at least five meetings annually, including one Annual Meeting. 

Appointments

Financial Transparency

Regular Meetings

 Required to appoint a Chair and a Proper Officer (typically the Clerk). 

Financial Transparency

Financial Transparency

Financial Transparency

 Publish annual accounts and make them publicly accessible. 

Good Governance

Well-being Responsibilities

Financial Transparency

 Maintain standards through a code of conduct and declaration of interests. 

Well-being Responsibilities

Well-being Responsibilities

Well-being Responsibilities

 Consider well-being goals under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. 

Annual Reporting

Well-being Responsibilities

Well-being Responsibilities

 Prepare and publish an Annual Report on council activities. 

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