If you have a problem they might be able to help or they may be able to pass on your concerns to the relevant local authority. The Parish Council can help with footpaths, drains and sewerage, road issues, safety concerns and maintenance, vandalism, bus timetables, street lights, etc. Also they have a say on planning applications. The Parish Council maintains Lambert's Quarry, Laverton Quarry, the Pinfold, Greygarth Monument, Kirkby Malzeard Bus Shelter, Laverton Pump, Laverton Pinfold and various seats around the area.

The Parish Council meets in the Reading Room at the Mechanics Institute on the last Monday of the month at 7.15pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe, but may only be invited to speak briefly towards the end of the meeting.

There are three ways you can speak to the Parish Council:

1 The Parish Clerk's contact number can be found on the Parish Council Noticeboard outside the Mechanics Institute.

2 E-mail the Parish Clerk on westleas@btinternet.com

3 Catch one of our Councillors in the street and have a word.

However any items for the Agenda must be sent in writing to the Clerk before the third Monday of the month.

Clerk to the Parish Council: Mrs C. Raw

Kirkby Malzeard Ward Representatives: Chairperson - Councillor G Berry, Vice Chair - Councillor N Fraser, Councillor G Jackson, Councillor R Broadley, co-opted D Pickles

Laverton Ward Representative: On 25 January 2010 Alison Moss tendered her written resignation and therefore there is a Vacancy for this Ward. The procedure to fill this vacancy will be advised to the Parish Council by Harrogate Borough Council's Legal Department.

Dallowgill Ward Representative: Councillor H. Nicholson