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Committees

The Council has a number of committees which make decisions. The main decision making committee of the council is the Cabinet.

In addition there are a number of 'non-executive' committees and sub-committees which deal with issues including planning, appeals, pensions and licensing.

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Agendas and minutes

Explains where you can see agendas and minutes for Council and committee meetings.

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Appeals Committee

Information about the Education, Housing and Staffing Appeal committees.

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Appointments Committee

Information about the role of the committee, which councillors sit on the committee, who chairs it, when are the meetings held, is it open to the public and when can you view the agenda and minutes.

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Information about the role of the committee, which councillors sit on it, who the chair is, when the meetings are held, are the meetings open to the public, can the public speak at the meetings and when can you view agendas and minutes.

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The Cabinet

Information about the role of the Cabinet, which councillors sit on it, who chairs the meetings, when are the meetings, are they open to the public, can members of the public speak and how and when can you view agendas and minutes.

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The Council

Information about the Council Constitution and Council meetings.

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Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Boards have a duty to encourage integrated commissioning between health, social care and public health by bringing together representatives of these sectors.

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Joint Local Access Forum

Information about what the Joint Local Access Forum is, who sits on the forum, who chairs the meetings, when are the meetings, are the meetings open to the public, can members of the public speak and how and when you can view the agenda and minutes.

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Licensing Committees

Information about the Licensing Committee, Licensing Act 2003 Committee and Sub-Committee.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committees

Information about the Children and Young People, Corporate and Communities, Environment and Regeneration, Health, Care and Wellbeing sub-committees. Also provides information about the Overview Management Committee and review panels.

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Pensions Committee

Information about the role of the committee, which councillors are on the committee, who chairs it, when are the meetings, is it open to the public, can members of public speak at the committee and how and when to view the agenda and minutes.

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Petitions

Explains how to submit a petition to the council.

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Planning committees

Details on the Western area and Eastern area planning sub-committees, speaking at a meeting and planning applications.

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Staff Terms and Conditions Committee

Information about the role of the committee, what councillors sit on it, who is the chair of the committee, when are the meetings, are they open to the public, can members of the public speak and how and when can you view agendas and minutes.

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Standards Committees

Details about the Standards Committee, Assessment Sub-Committee and Review Sub-Committee.

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Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)

Information about the role of SACRE, who sits on SACRE, who chairs it, when are the meetings, are meetings open to the public, can members of the public speak and viewing the agenda and minutes.

Committee Structure

View the committee structure and chairmen...

Council's Constitution

Read about how the council is made up...