Committees

These meetings involve debating and approving proposals, as well as decision-making.  

• Full council meetings

  Held every 6 weeks and special council meetings are sometimes held to deal with specific issues.

  Cabinet

  Responsible for taking important day-to-day decisions within the council.  

  Scrutiny committees

  The council has established a number of scrutiny committees and panels, which collectively oversee the 10 cabinet portfolios. 

• Regulatory committees

  Carry out specific functions given to them under delegated powers.  

  Advisory committees

  We appoint councillors to the various committees, panels, forums, groups and working parties.