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. J. Cook, R. Forbes, A. Emmerson, O. Martin, M. Orchard & C. Searle.
Substitute members:– Cllrs. K. Orchard & J. Scott.
Terms of Reference – Allotment Committee
Meeting dates:-
- Sat 27 June 2026 at 10am
- Sat 5 Sept 2026 at 10am
- Sat 10 Oct 2026 at 10am
- Sat 6 March 2027 at 10am
- Sat 8 May 2027 at 10am
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. R. Forbes, M. Irving, C. Johnston, O. Martin, M. Orchard, J. Scott & C. Searle.
Substitute members:– Cllrs. K. Orchard & W. Jefferson
Terms of Reference – Parks & Play Equipment Committee
Meeting dates:-
- Thurs 11 June 2026 at 7pm
- Thurs 16 July 2026 at 7pm
- Thurs 17 Sept 2026 at 7pm
- Thurs 18 Mar 2027 at 7pm
The objective of the Finance and Human Resources Committee is to provide effective and professional staff management of all matters related to the employees of the Council.
Members:- Cllrs. J. Cook, M. Irving, A.J. Markley, O. Martin, M. Orchard & C. Searle.
Substitute members:– Cllrs. A. Emmerson, R. Forbes & K. Orchard.
Terms of Reference – Finance & HR Committee
Meeting dates:-
- Mon 6 July 2026 after Full Council meeting
- Mon 5 Oct 2026 after Full Council meeting
- Mon 16 Nov 2026 at 7pm
- Mon 1 Feb 2027 after Full Council meeting