Open Spaces Working Group

Current Members

Councillors Dyer, Greatrex, Matthews, Murley & Rodda


Terms of Reference

Membership:

Five councillors as nominated at the Annual meeting.

Any individuals and / or representatives of community groups may be asked to join the Working Party as and when required.

Quorum:

Three councillors

Lead Councillor:

To be agreed at the first meeting – the Lead Councillor will be the spokesperson at Full Council meetings.

Meetings:

Determined on need, in consultation with the Clerk, and may be held either virtually or in person as agreed by the members.

Governance:

The Working Group:

  • has no delegated powers or authorities;
  • reports to Full Council;
  • will act at all times in accordance with the Council’s Standing Orders, Code of Conduct, Financial Regulations, GDPR & Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Purpose:

To make recommendations to the Council with regard to:

  • options for the use, improvement and / or development of the existing open space facilities within the Parish, excluding the play parks;
  • investigate funding opportunities relevant to proposed options identified.

 

Approved by the Council on 1st July 2025 under minute reference 055/07/25-26a)