Whitworth Town Council

General information

In Whitworth, local government services are provided by three local authorities - Whitworth Town Council, Rossendale Borough Council and Lancashire County Council. Whitworth Town Council consists of 12 elected members (Councillors), who are served by a Town Clerk. The Mission Statement of Whitworth Town Council is 'To improve the quality of life for the community of Whitworth'. The Town Council offices and Council Chamber are located in the Civic Hall complex in Whitworth.

Whitworth Town Council:
*Employs a part-time Parish Lengthsman and full time Town Caretaker who, between them, keep the town as clean and tidy as possible;
*Acts as a pressure group upholding the rights and values of the Township;
*Acts as a sounding board for local opinion;
*Acts as a centre for retaining and enforcing the Town's historical, cultural and social identity;
*Inspects and comments on all planning applications and is consulted on new bye laws;
*Actively encourages voluntary initiatives and works hard to encourage tourism and economic regeneration;
*Nominates school governors and appoints trustees to local charities and representatives on such bodies as the Whitworth Sports Council, Police meetings and the Healey Dell Joint Management Committee.
*Produces the Whitworth Valley News magazine;

Whitworth Town Council obtains the money it needs to carry out the services it provides by levying a precept on the Council Tax collected by Rossendale Borough Council (as detailed on your Council Tax bill). The Town Council's Annual Report is available to download and view on the website.

To contact Whitworth Town Council telephone 01706 852018 or email info@whitworth.gov.uk