Committees

The Town Council meet once a month, but there are four other committees who meet at other times.

The Allotments Committee is responsible for setting the annual rent and sorting out any problems that may arise in relation to the allotments and their tenants. If you would like to rent an allotment, check out the allotments page and complete a tenancy application form.

Members:- Cllrs. C. Searle, A. Emmerson, J. Cook, A. Reynolds & C. Baty.

Substitute member:- Cllr. O. Martin.

Terms of Reference – Allotment Committee

The Parks & Play Equipment Committee is responsible for considering matters relating to parks & open spaces and the maintenance of those areas, including any improvements or maintenance required to the play areas. Our play areas are maintained and regularly inspected by our grounds maintenance team.

Members:- Cllrs. W. Jefferson, C. Baty, M. Irving, J. Scott, O. Martin & C. Searle.

Substitute member:- Cllr. A. J. Markley.

Terms of Reference – Parks & Open Spaces Committee

The objective of the Staffing Committee is to provide effective and professional staff management of all matters related to the employees of the Council.

Members:- Cllrs. O. Martin, J. Cook, M. Orchard, A.J. Markley & W. Jefferson.

Substitute member:- Cllrs. C. Searle & A. Reynolds.

Terms of Reference – Staffing Committee

The Town Plan Committee was set up to carry out community participation and engagement, to work towards formulating a Town Plan which addresses local issues and how they can be tackled.

Members:-  Cllrs. C. Searle, O. Martin, C. Baty, M. Orchard, J. Cook & A. J. Markley.

Substitute member:- Cllrs. A. Reynolds.

Terms of Reference – Town Plan Committee

The Accessibility Committee will work towards ensuring that the council’s parks, open spaces and other facilities provide a pleasant and safe environment for those residents and visitors to the town who may have mobility issues which can take many forms. The committee will also facilitate discussions between various stakeholders (including local residents, businesses and external bodies) interested in addressing any issues with accessibility within the town as a whole.

Members:-  Cllrs. A. Reynolds, O. Martin, J. Cook, A. Emmerson, J. Scott & A.J. Markley.

Terms of Reference – Accessibility Committee