ss. 221, 222, 223 and 227 Burial grounds, Power, as a burial Open Spaces Act 1906, cemeteries and authority, to acquire, ss. 9 and 10 crematoria

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1 List of legal powers Finally the list below is an indicative list of powers and functions to help you appreciate the wide range of activities covered by Acts of Parliament and Measures or Acts of the National Assembly for Wales. It is a useful reference when you need to know if the community council can act but note, no list can be totally comprehensive. It is hoped that you find this guide useful and, most importantly, that you enjoy your work as a councillor making a difference in the community that you serve. Activity Powers & Duties Statutory Provisions Annual meeting Duty to hold Act 1972, Schedule 12, paragraph 23 Allotments Powers to provide Small holdings and allotments Allotments Act 1908, Duty to consider s.23 providing allotment gardens if demand unsatisfied Baths and Washhouses public baths and washhouses ss. 221, 222, 223 and 227 Burial grounds, Power, as a burial cemeteries and authority, to acquire, ss. 9 and 10 crematoria provide and maintain Parish and Town Councils Power to agree to and Burial Authorities maintain monuments and memorials Act 1970, s.1 Power to contribute Act towards expenses of 1972, s.214 Bus Shelters cemeteries and maintain shelters Act 1953, s.4 43

2 Bye Laws byelaws for: Charities Christmas Lights Pleasure grounds Cycle parks Baths and Washhouses Open spaces and burial grounds Duties regarding parochial charities to attract visitors Public Health Act 1875, s.164 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s.57(7) s.223 s.15 Charities Act 1993, s.79 Citizens Advice Bureau Power to support Act 1972, s.142 Clocks public clocks Parish Councils Act 1957, s.2 Closed Churchyards Powers to maintain Act 1972, s.215 Commons and common pastures Powers in relation to enclosure, regulation and management, and providing common pasture Inclosure Act 1845 Act 1894, s.8 Small holdings and Allotments Act 1908, s.34 Community centres and equip community buildings buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objectives Act 1972, s.133 Act 1976, s.19 44

3 Community meetings Power to convene Duty to convene Act 1972, Schedule 12, paragraphs 30, 30D and 30E Community planning Duty to collaborate with the county/ (Wales) Measure 2009, county borough ss council in developing and implementing a community strategy for the area Community polls Duty to consider and take action Act 1972, Schedule 12, paragraphs 26A and 29A Conference facilities and encourage the use of facilities Co-option of members Powers to co-opt persons Representation of the to fill vacancies People Act 1985, s21 Duty to advertise Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (Wales) Measure 2011, s.116 Crime prevention Powers to spend and money on various crime Rating Act 1997, s.31 Drainage prevention measures Power to deal with ponds and ditches s

4 Entertainment and the arts Provision of entertainment and support of the arts including festivals and celebrations Act 1972, s.145 Gifts Power to accept Act 1972, s.139 Highways Power to repair and Highways Act 1980, maintain public footpaths ss.43, 50 and bridle-ways Power to light roads Parish Councils Act 1957, and public places s.3 parking Road Traffic Regulation places for vehicles, Act 1984, ss.57 bicycles and motorcycles Power to enter into agreement as to Parish Councils Act 1957, s.1 dedication and widening Highways Act 1980, s.130 (6) roadside seats and shelters Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, ss.72 Power to complain to the highway authority Highways Act 1980, s.96 regarding protection of rights of way and roadside wastes traffic signs and other notices Investments Power to plant trees etc. and to maintain roadside verges Power to participate in schemes of collective investment Trustee Investments Act

5 Land Litter Power to acquire by agreement, to appropriate, to dispose of land Power to accept gifts of land Provision of receptacles in public places Act 1972, ss.124, 126, 127 Act 1972, s.139 Litter Act 1983, ss.5.6 Lotteries Powers to promote Lotteries and Amusement Act 1976, s.7 Mortuaries and post mortem rooms Newsletters Nuisances Open Spaces Property and documents Powers to provide mortuaries and post mortem rooms information relating to matters affecting local government Power to deal with offensive ditches Power to acquire land and maintain Powers to direct as to their custody s.198 Act 1972, s.142 s.260 Public Health Act 1875, s.164 ss.9 and 10 Act 1972, s.226 Public buildings and village halls buildings for offices Act 1972, s.133 and for public meetings and assemblies Public conveniences s.87 47

6 Parks, pleasure grounds Power to acquire land Public Health Act 1875, or to provide recreation s.164 ( grounds, public walks, Act 1972, Sched.14 pleasure grounds and para 27) open spaces and to manage and control them Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1890, s.44 ss.9 and 10 Recreation a wide range of recreational facilities Act 1976, s.19 Provision of Public Health Act 1961, boating pools s.54 Town and Country Right to request the local Town and Country Planning planning authority for Planning Act 1990, notification of planning Sched.1, para.8 applications Tourism Power to contribute to organisations encouraging tourism Traffic Calming Powers to contribute and financially to traffic Rating Act 1997, s.30 calming schemes Transport To spend money on and community transport Rating Act 1997, s schemes Village Signs Power to use decorative War memorials signs to inform visitors Power to maintain, repair, protect and adapt war memorials War Memorials (Local Authorities Powers) Act 1923, s.1; as extended by Act 1948, s.33 48

7 Water Wellbeing Youth Representatives Power to use wells, springs or streams for obtaining water therefrom Power to do anything which the council considers likely to achieve the promotion or improvement of the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the area, without limit on expenditure Power to appoint up to two youth representatives (aged 16 to 25) to represent the interests of young people who live, work or receive education or training in the area s.125 Act 2000, s.2 (Wales) Measure 2011, ss