Halton-with-Aughton is a civil parish located 3 miles (4.8 km) north east of Lancaster, England on the north bank of the River Lune and has a population of 2,360. The main settlement is the village of Halton-on-Lune, commonly just called Halton, with the hamlet of Aughton to the east. Halton with Aughton Parish Council, along with all other Parish Councils in England & Wales, forms the first tier of Local Government; the closest level of Government to the local community. The Parish Council is made up of a group of ordinary people, elected from the parish, who care about Halton with Aughton. We give some of our time and effort because we want be part of maintaining and improving the quality of life within the Parish. We also provide certain services and facilities including; managing the Allotments, Burial Ground, providing and maintaining Play Areas around the Parish and general maintenance e.g. grass cutting, bus shelters, Castle Hill and the Sports Field at The Centre. The Parish Council is consulted on matters which affect the people and environment within the boundaries of the Parish, including Planning applications . It sets an annual Precept which is un-capped and distributed by Central Government, through Lancaster City Council, from the Council Tax. Members of the public are welcome and are invited to attend Parish Council meetings; where there is an opportunity, if you wish to make comments. Meetings are held at 7-15pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Centre @ Halton. Agenda items should be sent to the Parish Clerk, 7 days before the meeting.
