The Role of Johnston Community Council
There are 2 tiers of Local Government covering the Johnston village area - Pembrokeshire County Council and Johnston Community Council. Councils are made up of individual Councillors, who are elected to serve the needs of their community. Community Councils represents the first tier of Local Government - the tier closest to local residents.
JOHNSTON is a popular village measuring just over a mile long, situated on the A4076 between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. Founded as a small farming and mining Village, the population has grown from just 99 in 1801 to over 2000 today. Johnston boasts wide-ranging amenities, including Off-Licence Fruit & Veg Shop, Post Office, Bakery, Doctor's Surgery, Fish & Chip Shop, Indian Restaurant, Chinese Take-Away, Fishmonger, 24 hour Petrol Station, Hairdressing Salon, Chemist and 3 MoT Garages. Also, there is a Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Church, a Baptist Chapel, and St. Peter's Anglican Church. There are four pubs - The Legends Inn & Restaurant, The Silverdale Hotel & Restaurant, The Windsor Hotel & Restaurant, and The Railway Inn.
Johnston is well-connected via public transport. Buses run regularly to Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Neyland and Tenby. Johnston railway station is on the main line between Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Swansea, Cardiff and London.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? County CouncilsJohnston Community Council comes under Pembrokeshire County Council which 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
- Collection of council tax
- Bins, litter, and recycling collection
- Housing
- Planning applications
- Environmental health including noise and dog nuisances
- Leisure centres
For more information on Pembrokeshire County Council Services:
Website: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01437 764551
Email: enquiries@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Community Councils are set up and controlled by law and can only act if there is a legal power to do so. Community Councils are often consulted on County and District issues such as planning applications, road improvements and changes to public transport. Community Councils can provide vital local knowledge in areas such as flooding concerns and transport and access problems.
Community Councils are being encouraged to deliver more services and can also support local community groups and provide community activities. They also ensure that the principal authorities are aware of local concerns such as problems with potholes, highway visibility, litter and dog fouling.