Narberth Town Council
About the Council
Narberth Town Council represents the town, makes local decisions in public meetings, manages Council records and helps signpost residents, businesses and visitors to the right information.
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Find the right Council information
Find out who represents Narberth and how to contact councillors.
View councillors Council business Meetings and decisionsSee agendas, minutes, meeting dates and committee information.
View meetings Public information Documents and noticesFind policies, finance information, public notices and published records.
View documents Need help? Contact the ClerkGet in touch with the Town Clerk for Council enquiries and signposting.
Contact usHow we work
Council decisions are made in meetings
The Council works through published agendas, formal meetings, resolutions and minutes. This makes local decision-making easier to follow and keeps public records in one place.
Business is listed before the meeting so councillors and the public can see what will be considered.
Councillors consider reports, advice, budget information and local impact before making decisions.
The Clerk carries out authorised actions, seeks quotes, manages records and brings matters back where needed.
Draft minutes become the formal record once approved at a later meeting.
Powers and responsibilities
What the Council works on
Narberth Town Council has legal powers that allow it to support local services, community life, local facilities and the wellbeing of the town.
The areas opposite explain the kinds of work that may come before the Council. Some services are provided directly by other public bodies, so the Council may also signpost or raise matters on behalf of the town.
+Parks, open spaces and recreation
Maintenance, improvements and support for public spaces, recreation areas and local amenities where the Council has responsibility or influence.
+Paths, footways and lighting
Local issues affecting access, routes, public paths, lighting concerns and liaison with the relevant authority where responsibility sits elsewhere.
+Community facilities
Support for facilities, assets, voluntary groups, community buildings and projects that benefit Narberth residents.
+The environment
Local environmental matters including biodiversity, planting, sustainability, public realm improvements and environmental concerns.
+Transport and roads
Traffic, parking, signage, highways and road-safety matters are usually led by other authorities, but the Council can consider local concerns and make representations.
+Community voice
The Council can respond to consultations, raise local concerns and represent the town’s interests to other public bodies.
+Supporting local life
Events, grants, civic activity, local partnerships and community initiatives may be supported where they meet Council policy and legal powers.
Local responsibilities
Council work in Narberth
Some Council work relates to specific local places, assets and long-term projects. Eventually these can each have their own page; for now these cards signpost to the most useful related area.
Narberth Community Library
Narberth Community Library provides local library services from Town Moor Mews. The Council is involved in the building and lease arrangements, working alongside Pembrokeshire County Council, Friends of Narberth Library and community partners.
Library informationSt Andrew’s Churchyard
St Andrew’s Churchyard is an important historic, environmental and community open space. The Council considers matters relating to maintenance, access, biodiversity, heritage and ongoing care for the site.
View committeesOld Town Hall
Narberth Town Council owns the Old Town Hall, a prominent civic landmark in the town. The building is leased out so it can continue to be used while reducing the direct financial burden on the Council and local council taxpayers.
Find related meeting papersLocal places
Examples of Council work in the town
Town and community councils work at a local scale. The examples below show the type of local business that may appear in reports, agendas and meeting packs.
Publishing agendas, minutes, reports and supporting papers for Council and committee meetings.
Considering grant requests and supporting community activity where policy and budget allow.
Sharing local notices, warnings, closures and information that may affect residents or visitors.
Considering practical matters relating to local facilities, heritage, open spaces and the public realm.
Who does what?
The Town Council is not responsible for everything
Some matters are handled by Pembrokeshire County Council, Welsh Government, utility companies, the police, health bodies or private landowners.
The Town Council can still help signpost you to the right place, and may raise local matters where it is appropriate to do so.
Need to report something?
Use the report an issue page
For roads, bins, lighting, paths, public safety, environmental concerns or unclear responsibilities, start with the reporting guide.
Report an issueNeed help?
Not sure who is responsible?
The Clerk can help direct you to the right Council page, meeting record, public notice or external authority.