COMMITTEES
Committees have decision-making powers defined in their Terms of Reference.
They meet with varying frequency. All committees have agendas published 3 clear days before any meeting, and minutes are also published on the website.
Planning Committee
PLANNING COMMITTEE (meets every 3 weeks)
The Planning Committee review applications made to Mendip District Council, and make recommendations on these applications on behalf of residents.
- Cllr Marcel Hayden (Chair)
- Cllr Tony Hathway
- Cllr Ian Humphreys
- Cllr Mark Lunnon
- Cllr Jim Reeves
- Cll Jaqui Zorab
Terms of Reference - Planning Committee (PDF, 180 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Planning Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.
Finance & Scrutiny Committee
FINANCE & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (meets quarterly)
The Finance & Scrutiny Committee has accountability for all parish funds, budgets and expenditure along with the Parish Clerk, who is the Responsible Financial Officer.
- Cllr Marcel Hayden (Chair)
- Cllr Jenny Baker
- Cllr Gill Pettitt
- Cllr Ed Danson
- Cllr Martin Cooke
Terms of Reference - Finance & Scrutiny Committee (PDF, 202 Kb)
The Terms of Reference for the Finance & Scrutiny Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.
Asset Management Committee
ASSET MANAGEMENT (meets every 6 weeks)
The Asset Management Committee oversees and maintains all physical assets in the parish, from allotments to litter bins, play areas to phone boxes.
- Cllr Ian Humphreys (Chair)
- Cllr Martin Cooke
- Cllr Mark Lunnon
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr Jim Reeves
- Cllr Jacqui Zorab
Terms of Reference - Asset Management Committee (PDF, 196 Kb)
The Terms of Reference for the Asset Management Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.
Staffing Committee
STAFFING COMMITTEE (meets annually)
- Cllr Gill Pettitt (Chair)
- Cllr Jenny Baker
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr Jacqui Zorab
Terms of Reference - Staffing Committee (PDF, 181 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Staffing Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.
WORKING GROUPS
The following working parties are currently operational and meet on an ad-hoc basis. Chairs of the groups are highlighted in bold.
ALLOTMENTS: Cllrs Martin Cooke & Marcel Hayden.
EASTON JUBILEE PLAYING FIELD; Cllr Martin Cooke.
ENVIRONMENT (includes subgroups: Rights of Way & Traffic in Villages): Cllrs Jenny Baker, Paul Cannon, Martin Cooke, Tony Hathway, Ian Humphreys & Gill Pettitt; Jane Walker & Tom Blatchford.
HERITAGE SIGNS: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Margaret Mitchell & Jim Reeves.
STRATEGIC PLANNING: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Tony Hathway, Ian Humphreys & Gill Pettitt.
WOOKEY HOLE TRAFFIC: Cllrs Paul Cannon, Ed Danson & Tony Hathway. Sarah Chambers & Julia Scarth are residents that are members of this working group.
Representatives on Outside Bodies
Community Speedwatch (CSW) Cllr Marcel Hayden.
PACT (Police & Communities Together) Cllrs Jenny Baker, Martin Cooke & Jim Reeves.
PARISH PATH LIAISON OFFICERS (PPLO): Cllrs Paul Cannon and Ian Humphreys.
HORRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY GOVERNOR: Cllr Jenny Baker.
COXLEY MEMORIAL HALL COMMITTEE: Cllrs Margaret Mitchell & Jim Reeves.
BRITTAINES CHARITY: Mrs L Danson
LCN: Cllrs Tony Hathway & Marcel Hayden.