Council
Council
Council is responsible for setting the budget, council tax and signficiant policies for the area.
Employment Committee
The Committee is responsible for setting policies relating to staffing matters as well as approving the staffing structure of the Council.
Executive
The Executive is the Council's main decision making body, responsible for providing effective strategic leadership.
Finance and Audit Scrutiny Committee
The prime purpose of the Committee is to hold the Executive to account and review specific issues within service areas but with a focus on use of resources.
Housing Appeals Review Panel
These Panels are responsible for considering appeals made against the Council with regard to specific Housing decisions.
Licensing Committee
The Committee is responsible for formulating the Council's Policies under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005.
Licensing Panel
These sub-committees are responsible for determining applications made to the authority under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 when representations have been made.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is responsible for the determination of planning applications.
Regulatory Committee
The main function of the Regulatory Committee is to consider matters relating to the licensing function of the Council except those licences under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005.
Standards Committee
The Standards Committee main purpose is to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and governance within the Council and within the Parish and Town Councils within the District.