The parish council is a ‘local council’ within the area covered by the Metropolitan District Council of Leeds City.

Its responsibilities and functions include:

• the right to be consulted on all planning applications for the parish
• provision of allotments
• upkeep of the War Memorial
• provision of litter bins and public seats
• giving financial support to the Village Hall
• maintenance of the children’s playground equipment
• representing the views of the parish to Leeds City Council and others
• within legal limits, to provide financial support to local organisations
• management of Northways playing field under lease from Leeds City Council
• maintenance of footpaths under the paths partnership agreement with Leeds City Council.

Most of the parish council's income comes from the precept, collected by Leeds City Council, as part of the Council Tax. For 2010/11 this amount is £20,500 each household’s share of this charge is shown on Council Tax demands.
The parish council has a role in supporting organisations and activities in the parish and is allowed by law to help financially although there are limits to the total it can spend in this way. Major commitments are the maintenance of the Village Hall and of the children’s play area.  It is able to give support to other groups as well. The main points in the Budget for 2010/11 are:

Note: the total of other projected expenditure exceeds the £20,500 precept as it is also financed from balances and other incidental income.