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The Constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures followed:
The document is split into various parts:
Part 2 Articles: The 14 articles set out the rules governing council business.
Part 3 Responsibility for functions Explains who is responsible for the various functions of the council.
Part 4 Rules of procedure: Explains the rules and conventions for meetings and other operations.
Part 5 Codes and Protocols: Includes the Code of Conduct for councillors, audit arrangements, treasury management and more.
Part 6 Members Allowances Scheme This year's scheme for council allowances.
Part 7 Senior management structure Diagram showing the senior management structure of the council.
Glossary: Defines terms used in the Constitution.
Local government in Basingstoke and Deane
Street cleaning, household waste and recycling
Providing social housing and generally promoting good quality housing provision
The Council Plan 2016 to 2020 is a high level document which outlines our ambition for the borough, identifying key themes and priorities.
What does Hampshire County Council do?
Hampshire Council Council is responsible for providing the following services across Hampshire:
Transport - roads and motorways (including things like potholes, street lighting and traffic lights)
You can find out more on the Hampshire County Council website.
Town and parish councils operate on a level below Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. They are independent of other levels of government, but maintain a close working relationship with both borough and county councils.
The powers of parishes vary depending on how large and how active they are. Some meet infrequently (but at least four times a year, including one public meeting) and are responsible for very few matters.
Town and parish councils may be able to help with local issues such as:
allotments and commons
Town and parish councils may also issue fixed penalty fines for:
improve the quality of life in the town or parish
Councillors are not paid and have to abide by a local government Councillors Code of Conduct and declare their financial interests in the parish. Councillors must also declare a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter under discussion at a parish council meeting.