Welcome to Kelbrook & Sough Parish Council
Our website provides updates and information for everyone who lives and works here, and for anyone who would like to find out more about Kelbrook & Sough.
We welcome your comments, questions and information on all matters related to Kelbrook & Sough, to get in touch simply use our contact form.
History
Kelbrook was historically a part of the now divided old parish of Thornton-in-Craven in the West Riding of Yorkshire, it was administered as part of Skipton Rural District, until boundary changes in 1974.
Sough formed an area of Earby Urban District in the West Riding of Yorkshire until boundary changes in 1974
The Role of Parish Councils
There are three tiers of Local Government in Kelbrook & Sough - County Council, District (or Borough) Council, and Parish Council. Each tier has distinct responsibilities and works together to serve the needs of residents.
Parish Councils represent the first tier of local government - the level closest to the community.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? Parish Councils - Tier 1- Planning applications
- Road safety and improvements
- Public transport changes
- Local flooding and drainage concerns
They provide valuable local insight and are increasingly taking on more community-focused responsibilities. These can include:
- Supporting local events and community groups
- Managing assets such as community centres, play areas, and noticeboards
- Reporting local issues like potholes, littering, and dog fouling
- Advocating for the needs and interests of residents to higher-tier authorities
They play an essential role in making their communities better places to live, work, and visit.
District or Borough Councils - Tier 2Kelbrook & Sough Parish Council comes under Pendle Borough Council who has responsibility for:
- Collection of council tax and business rates
- Refuse, recycling, and litter collection
- Housing services and homelessness support
- Planning applications and local development
- Environmental health, including noise and animal nuisances
- Maintenance of parks, play areas, and open spaces
- Management of allotments
For information on District Council services:
Website: www.pendle.gov.uk
Phone: 01282 661661
Kelbrook & Sough Parish Council comes under Lancashire County Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Fire and public safety
- Flooding
- Libraries and archives
- Trading standards
- Births, marriages, and deaths
For more information on County Council services:
Website: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 6701
Email: enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk
| Primary Council | Pendle |
| County | Lancashire |
| Region | North West England |
| Population | 920 (2021) |
| Area | 6.893km² |
| Annual Pop. Change | -0.91% [2011 → 2021] |