Committees focus on specific areas and report to full council, Full Council usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month. This enables smaller groups of councillors with specific areas of expertise and interests to be more involved and to ‘get things done’. Our committees are:
COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
The Community Committee focuses on improving engagement with residents. This includes the quality of services delivered, enhancing the wellbeing of residents, supporting local voluntary organisations and clubs, delivering events, communication with residents via the newsletter, social media and the website, and improving communication and consultation with our residents.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
The Facilities Committee is responsible for allotments, bus shelters, the bandstand, the MUGA and our leisure facilities including sports pitches, the Sports Hall and changing rooms, the play areas, the open spaces and trees.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Planning Committee considers and responds to planning applications, enforcement issues and all planning related matters.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee regularly reviews and updates the budget, expenditure and all financial policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.