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.
- Vacancy
- Cllr Pablo Foster
- Cllr Marcel Hayden (Chair)
- Cllr Tony Hathway
- Cllr Ian Humphreys
- Cllr Mark Lunnon
- Vacancy
- Cllr J Reeves
Terms of Reference - Planning Committee (PDF, 191 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Planning Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 5th May 2021.
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 Ed Danson (Chair)
- Cllr Pablo Foster
- Vacancy
- Cllr Gill Pettitt
- Cllr Jim Reeves
Terms of Reference - Finance & Scrutiny Committee (PDF, 214 Kb)
The Terms of Reference for the Finance & Scrutiny Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 5th May 2021.
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 Pablo Foster
- Cllr Ian Humphreys (Chair)
- Cllr Mark Lunnon
- Vacancy
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr J Reeves
Terms of Reference - Asset Management Committee (PDF, 209 Kb)
The Terms of Reference for the Asset Management Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 5th May 2021.
Staffing Committee
STAFFING COMMITTEE (meets annually)
- Cllr Jenny Baker
- Cllr Pablo Foster
- Vacancy
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr Gill Pettitt (Chair)
Terms of Reference - Staffing Committee (PDF, 192 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Staffing Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 5th May 2021.
Emergency Planning Committee
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 & Vacancy.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Pablo Foster, Tony Hathway, Ian Humphreys & Gill Pettitt.
FINGERPOSTS: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Pablo Foster, Vacancy, Margaret Mitchell & Jim Reeves.
ENVIRONMENT: Cllrs Jenny Baker, Paul Cannon, Martin Cooke, Pablo Foster, Tony Hathway, Ian Humphreys, Diana Newington, Gill Pettitt & Jane Walker.
PARISH FOOTPATHS: Cllrs Paul Cannon, Ian Humphreys, Diana Newington, Gill Pettitt and Jane Walker.
LOCAL AUTHORITY REORGANISATION RESEARCH GROUP: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Pablo Foster, Tony Hathway, Gill Pettitt, Jim Reeves and Jane Walker.
PLANNING REFORM: Cllrs Ed Danson, Pablo Foster, Tony Hathway, Marcel Hayden and Ian Humphreys.
WOOKEY HOLE TRAFFIC: Cllrs Paul Cannon, Ed Danson, Tony Hathway and Diana Newington. Sarah Chambers, Roger Hancock & Julia Scarth are residents also members of this working group.
Representatives on Outside Bodies
Community Speedwatch (CSW) Cllr Marcel Hayden.
PACT (Police & Communities Together) Cllrs Jenny Baker, Martin Cooke, Ted Mallinson & Jane Walker.
PARISH PATH LIAISON OFFICERS (PPLO): Cllrs Paul Cannon and Ian Humphreys.
HORRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY GOVERNOR: Cllr Jenny Baker.
COXLEY MEMORIAL HALL COMMITTEE: Cllrs Ted Mallinson & Jane Walker.
BRITTAINES CHARITY: Mrs L Danson