Powers of the Council

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

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

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

 Install and maintain seats, shelters, and public noticeboards. 

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

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

 Fund community safety initiatives like CCTV and policing support. 

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

 Promote local heritage, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

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

 Publish annual accounts and make them publicly accessible. 

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

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

 Prepare and publish an Annual Report on council activities.