What Woughton Community Council does

Woughton Community Council (WCC) is a statutory first-tier local government body serving the parish of Woughton in the south of Milton Keynes, England. Established in its current form in April 2012 when the original ecclesiastic parish was split, WCC represents approximately 13,300 residents across ~5,400 houses distributed across seven housing estates (Beanhill, Bleak Hall, Coffee Hall, Eaglestone, Leadenhall, Netherfield, Peartree Bridge, Redmoor, and Tinker's Bridge) and two industrial estates. The council is governed by 19 elected councillors and operates with a staff team of approximately 20 full-time-equivalent personnel across management, youth services, community food, environment, landscaping, advice/wellbeing, and administrative functions.

WCC delivers a broad portfolio of community-facing services: four community venues available for hire (Coffee Hall Meeting Place, Eaglestone Activity Centre, Netherfield Meeting Place, and Tinker's Bridge Meeting Place); landscaping and grounds maintenance; youth services; community food programmes (Community Fridge, Community Cafe, Community Larder); advice and wellbeing services including mental health support; environmental programmes (community garden, dog waste bins, fruit trees, Library of Things); grants administration; and democratic governance through public council meetings. The council was awarded the national 'Council of the Year' accolade in 2019 and holds a service-delivery contract with the upper-tier Milton Keynes Council for landscaping.

The revenue model is anchored by an annual council tax precept collected from parish residents, supplemented by hall hire fees (tiered at £15-£30/hour by user category), grants, and minor ancillary income. There is no commercial product, no technology platform, and no private ownership; WCC operates as a publicly accountable democratic body. Distribution is entirely direct-to-resident through the headquarters office at Coffee Hall, the four community venues, council meetings, a digital presence (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), the Woughton Gazette newsletter, and seasonal community events.

Name

Woughton Community Council

Legal name

Woughton Community Council

Website

https://woughtoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woughton Community Council is a statutory first-tier local government body serving approximately 13,300 residents across seven housing estates in the parish of Woughton, Milton Keynes, delivering community venues, landscaping, youth services, community food programmes, and advice/wellbeing support, funded primarily by an annual council tax precept.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Landscaping Services (561730), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Community venue hire
• Youth services
• Community food programmes
• Environmental maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Council Tax Precept: Annual sum collected through council tax from residents of the parish. This is the primary funding source for the community council's operations and service delivery.
2. Grants and Loans: Community councils can apply for grants and loans as supplementary funding sources.
3. Hall Hire Revenue: Revenue generated from hiring out community venues including Coffee Hall Meeting Place, Eaglestone Activity Centre, Netherfield Meeting Place, and Tinkers Bridge Meeting Place. Rates vary by user category: Parish residents £15/hour, Charity & Local Community £20/hour, Private & Commercial £30/hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Woughton Community Council is a statutory first-tier local authority delivering community services to the parish of Woughton in Milton Keynes. It operates four community venues for hire, runs youth services, environmental and landscaping programmes, community food initiatives (Community Fridge, Community Cafe, Community Larder), advice and wellbeing services, and a community grants programme. These services are delivered directly to approximately 13,300 parish residents.

Product overview

Woughton Community Council provides local government services to the parish of Woughton in Milton Keynes, UK. The council operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform architecture. Core services include community venue hire (4 community centres), youth services, community advice and wellbeing support, community food initiatives (Community Fridge, Cafe, Larder), environment services (gardens, dog bins, fruit trees, library of things), landscape services, grants, and democratic governance through council meetings. The council employs approximately 20 staff members and is governed by 19 elected councillors representing 7 housing estates.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Hall Hire (Community Centres) Hiring of four community venues — Coffee Hall Meeting Place, Eaglestone Activity Centre, Netherfield Meeting Place, and Tinkers Bridge Meeting Place — for events, activities, parties, and meetings. Open to parish residents, charities, local community groups, and private/commercial hirers via an online booking system.
• Youth Services Youth services providing support, activities, and an advice directory for young people residing in the Woughton Parish.
• Community Advice & Wellbeing Service Advice and wellbeing support services for residents, including community advice and mental health support.
• Community Food Programme Community food initiatives including Community Fridge, Community Cafe, and Community Larder, providing food support to parish residents.
• Environment Services Environmental services for the parish including community garden, dog waste and grit bins, fruit trees, library of things, and environment issue reporting.
• Landscape Services Landscaping and grounds maintenance services within the parish, including a contractual delivery arrangement for Milton Keynes Council.
• Community Grants Service Grant funding services provided by the council for community projects and initiatives within the parish.
• Council Meetings & Governance Democratic governance including Full Council, Operations & Resources, Services & Communities, and Planning Committee meetings, with public access and published agendas.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Milton Keynes CouncilcoreOthersMilton Keynes Council (MKC) is the upper-tier local authority for the area. Woughton Community Council has a contract with MKC to deliver landscaping services. MKC retains responsibility for 'big' services including roads, parking, rubbish collection, schools, and social care. MKC also manages the councillor allowance independent panel.
• Thames Valley PoliceminorOthersResidents are directed to Thames Valley Police for reporting issues such as crime and anti-social behaviour. WCC works collaboratively on community safety matters.
• Milton Keynes Parks TrustminorOthersListed as a partner organization providing parks and open space services within the Milton Keynes area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council: Neighbouring town council in Milton Keynes offering analogous community services including hall hire, youth provision, and grants. Directly comparable in size, statutory role, and upper-tier authority context.
• Campbell Park Parish Council: Parish council in central Milton Keynes delivering a similar mix of community services including venue hire, community grants, and youth activities. Directly comparable in statutory role and operating model.
• Newport Pagnell Town Council: Larger town council in the Milton Keynes area providing a comparable portfolio of community services including venue hire, youth services, grants, and community events under the same legislative framework as WCC.
• Shenley Church End Parish Council: Parish council in Milton Keynes operating community venues, providing youth services, and delivering environmental maintenance analogous to WCC. Closely comparable in population size, budget, and service scope.
• Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council: Adjacent parish/town council in Milton Keynes delivering comparable community services (youth, environment, community venues, advice) under the same statutory framework as WCC. Directly comparable in mandate, funding model, and service mix.
• Great Linford Parish Council: Parish council in northern Milton Keynes providing community services and facilities analogous to WCC. Shares the same statutory framework, funding model, and upper-tier authority.
• Stony Stratford Town Council: Town council within Milton Keynes providing community halls, grants, and youth services comparable to WCC's offering. Direct peer in mandate, funding mechanism, and service mix within the same upper-tier authority.

Others

• National Association of Local Councils: The UK national membership body representing parish, town and community councils including WCC. Provides governance support, training, and policy advocacy. Ecosystem/advisory peer rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Milton Keynes City Council: Upper-tier unitary authority covering the same geography as WCC. Provides broader statutory services (roads, social care, waste collection) and is WCC's contractual partner for landscaping. Overlaps in mandate but at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WoughtonCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/woughtoncc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woughton-community-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/woughtoncommunitycouncil

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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