The Council takes on responsibility for many aspects of town life, but our powers are limited by statute, and we can only act within the realms of the Local Government Act and other Statutory Instruments.
The duties and responsibilities of Town and Parish Councils are complicated, and although a number of powers are available to local councils, powers are discretionary and councils are under no obligation to use them.
Brief details of your council's work can be found using the links at the bottom of this page, and you can view the National Association of Local Council's booklet 'All About Town and Parish Councils' here.
SURVEYS
Community Survey 2022
Kirton in Lindsey Town Council was provided with funding to find out more about how we want our community to develop. The results are published on the home page and are also included as part of the Connecting Kirton report also published there. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey.
Kirton in Lindsey Town Survey 2021
Thank you to everyone who took the time to give their views in the Town Survey. The responses are now processed and the summary is published including the information recieved and the work of the Town Council around main themes raised. Please select the link to view the summary.
Play Area Survey - initial results
In 2021 we asked you to complete a survey about the Play Area on the Green, here are the initial findings from that survey. Work by your Councillors continues in response following the investment into new equipment and maintenance of the play area. Research continues into what more can be done and the locations where this could be.
Play Area Survey - Results summary
Sports Centre Survey - initial results
In 2021 we also asked you about sports centre provision for the town, and here are the intitial findings from that survey. Work continues in the background to move these ideas forward, and updates will be provided when they are available.
Sports Centre Survey - Results summary
ALLOTMENTS
The Town Council has progressed plans for allotments with the site now operating for 10 tenants off the B1400, Kirton in Lindsey. If you would like to be added to the list of people interested in having an allotment please contact the Town Clerk. See the separate page about the allotments for further information.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
The Town Council supports the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan for Kirton in Lindsey. This work will create a vision for the future of the town and have influence on planning applications which are submitted after the agreement and completion of the plan. The Neighbourhood Plan needs to be supported and developed by the residents of the town and the Town Council will assist with the work and facilitate the funding required, however will not lead this project. For more information, search for 'Kirton Lindsey Neighbourhood Plan' on Facebook or contact kirton.plan@gmail.com
PARISH PATHS PARTNERSHIP
Kirton in Lindsey Town Council works in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council to maintain the public rights of way within the town. North Lincolnshire Council provides funding to Kirton in Lindsey Town Council for the cutting of the public rights of way three times a year and reporting is provided by the Town Council on repairs and maintenance required across the routes. See the separate page about the Public Rights of Way for further information.
HIGHWAY VERGES DEVOLUTION
North Lincolnshire Council provides funding to Kirton in Lindsey Town Council for the devolution of responsibility for maintenance of the highway verges in the town. These are cut by contractors appointed by the Town Council between April and September in line with the standards required by North Lincolnshire Council. See the separate page about the grounds maintenance works for further information.
CAR PARKING
The Town Council carried out extensive work into the potential provision for a car park as close to the town centre as possible, however found that it was unable to purchase suitable land at market value in order to proceed. The Council resolved in August 2024 to place all works on hold until funding for the entire project is secured in full without any funding taken or planned to be taken from the town precept in order that the project is free of any cost to the town residents and that suitable land is identified and available for purchase for a sum not more than the market value of that land.
GROVE STREET CEMETERY
Kirton in Lindsey Town Council has responsibilities for Grove Street Cemetery and manages all enquiries relating to burials and memorials at the Cemetery and maintenance of the site. See the separate page about the Grove Street Cemetery for further information.
CHARITIES
The Town Council has responsibilities for four of the Town Charities; The Green and The Market Place, Torksey's Charity, The War Memorial and Garden of Edward Elmhirst Duckering and KLASSIC Park.
THE GREEN
As well as looking after the land in Trust for the benefit of the residents of the town, the Kirton in Lindsey Town Council also manage the play area on the Green and maintain the open space throughout the year. See the separate page about the grounds maintenance works for further information.
SPORTS PROVISION
Kirton in Lindsey Town Council continues to work with North Lincolnshire Council for additional community sports facilities for Kirton in Lindsey. More updates will provided when available.