As a civil parish, Alwalton has a parish council elected by the residents of the parish who have registered on the electoral roll. A parish council is the lowest tier of government in England, responsible for providing and maintaining a variety of local services including allotments and a cemetery; grass cutting and tree planting within public open spaces such as a village green or playing fields. The parish council reviews planning applications that might affect the parish and makes recommendations to the local planning authority. The parish council also represents the views of the parish on issues such as local transport, policing and the environment. The parish council raises the parish precept to pay for services, which is collected as part of the Council Tax. Alwalton parish council consists of five members and normally meets on the third Thursday of every month in the village hall.