Adlington Town Council
Adlington Town Council has a town Mayor rather than a chair, but its powers are the same as those of a parish council . Adlington Town Council normally meets every month at Adlington Library and deals with local issues and services, including inspecting and commenting on planning applications and formal consultations from the borough and county councils and other public bodies.
The Town Council maintains the notice boards and defibrillators, and is responsible for the provision of the hanging baskets in summer. As well as supporting local community groups financially via the annual community awards, the council organises local events such as the annual Remembrance Day service and carol concert and reports any local problems to the relevant authority. The Town Mayor also organises events to raise funds for the Mayor’s charity.
The council has themed working groups to consider specific areas of interest such as street scene and finance and councillors represent the village at liaison meetings with both borough and county councils.
Recently the council has improved its online presence alongside its ongoing work to achieve the best outcomes for Adlington’s residents, businesses and environment. Adlington Town Council Newsletters are issued three times a year to all households in Adlington to keep residents updated on achievements and events.
There are 12 places on the Town Council, and anyone over the age of 18 who lives, or works in the local area can become a Town Councillor. Any vacancies are advertised on the website and notice boards.