Services the Town Council Provide

Operation of the Council Office manned by the Town Clerk and Assistant to carry out the work of the Town Council and as a point of contact for residents
Provision, administration and maintenance of the New Burial Ground, Mill Lane. The Town Council is currently looking at the provision of a further burial ground to be available after the present one is full
Maintenance of part of St Mary’s Churchyard - (original section)
Maintenance of grass verges and certain areas of planting and open spaces within the town
Provision and maintenance of the Town Car Park at the top of the High Street
Liaison with other government authorities such as Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire County Council with respect to the services they provide for Fairford such as waste management and highways maintenance
Holds all planning applications in the area for residents to view locally and is an official consultee on all local planning applications
Maintenance of local Public Rights of Way
Provision and maintenance of some street furniture eg seats, notice boards and litter bins
Works with relevant authorities to improve the appearance, safety and use of town eg Market Place improvements, road crossings, street lighting
Works with relevant bodies/authorities to improve the local facilities eg community centre, skate ramp, playground
Provision and maintenance of flower tubs to improve the appearance of the town
Maintenance of two bus shelters
Financial assistance to Charities and Groups that are likely to benefit all or a substantial part of the local population
Liaison with local police on the provision of their service locally
Encouragement of tourism in Fairford by production of Town Guide, Leaflets and website
Provision and maintenance of website to provide residents with information on the Council, local events and services
Provision of bimonthly newsletter to all residents of Fairford
Organisation and administration of local events such as Christmas Market and Mini expo
Annual provision and erection of Christmas lights

PRECEPT: 2010/11

£96,223