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, 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 Marcel Hayden (Chair)
- Cllr Jenny Baker
- Cllr Gill Pettitt
- Cllr Ed Danson
- Cllr Martin Cooke
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 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, 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 Gill Pettitt (Chair)
- Cllr Jenny Baker
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr Jacqui Zorab
Terms of Reference - Staffing Committee (PDF, 192 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Staffing Committee, approved by Full Council on Wednesday 5th May 2021.
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Committee (Temporary Committee)
- Cllr Jenny Baker
- Cllr Paul Cannon
- Cllr Martin Cooke
- Cllr Gill Pettitt
- Cllr Jim Reeves
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.
HERITAGE SIGNS: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Margaret Mitchell & Jim Reeves.
LOCAL AUTHORITY REORGANISATION RESEARCH GROUP: Cllrs Paul Cannon, Martin Cooke, Ian Humphreys & Gill Pettitt.
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