Find My Local Council
Enter any UK postcode to instantly find your local council, their official website, and direct links to planning, council tax, and contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions About UK Local Councils
Statutory overview of UK local government tiers, administrative boundaries, and council responsibilities.
Your local council is determined by your postcode. In most of England, this is a single authority; in some areas there's both a district council and a county council handling different services.
UK Local Government & Planning Boundary Guides
Official statutory guides explaining council administrative tiers, unitary authorities, parish powers, and planning contact procedures.
Step-by-step guidance on identifying whether your property falls under a Unitary Authority, London Borough, or two-tier District & County council.
Understand England's two-tier local government split — who collects council tax and planning versus highways, education, and waste disposal.
How single-tier unitary councils operate, their combined statutory responsibilities, and how they differ from traditional county-district models.
Direct routes to duty planning officers, pre-application advice portals, online planning registers, and case officer consultations.
Statutory consultee powers of town and parish councils versus Local Planning Authorities and appointed planning committees.
Search nearby planning permissions, building extensions, and official council decisions within 0.25 to 1.0 mile of any UK address.
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Disclaimer: Council details are compiled from official sources and kept as accurate as possible, but council websites and contact details can change. Always verify directly with the council for anything time-sensitive or legally significant.