Local Government

A three-tier system of local government operates in Norfolk. The recent long-running review of the structure has been abandoned.

The three tiers are:

Denton Parish Council
The Parish Council
South Norfolk District Council
The District Council

Responsible for: Planning and Development Control, Housing, Environmental Health, Waste Collection & Recycling, Economic Development and Leisure.

Norfolk County Council
The County Council

Responsible for: Education, Social Services, Highways & Transportation, Waste Disposal, Libraries & Museums, Fire Service and Trading Standards.

Member of Parliament

Denton lies within the South Norfolk parliamentary constituency. Our MP is:

Richard Bacon

Address: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.

Tel: 01379 642769.