Open Spaces Working Group

Current Members

 

Councillors Jenkin, Kersey, Player (Lead), Rodda & Taylor & the Chair of St Erth Residents Association in an advisory capacity.

 

Terms of Reference

 

Membership:

Five councillors as nominated at the Annual Meeting, and a representative of the St Erth Residents Association, usually the Chairman, co-opted in an advisory capacity.

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 of the Working Group after the Annual Meeting of the Council.  The Lead Councillor will be the spokesperson at Full Council meetings.

Meetings:

Determined on need, in consultation with the Clerk, and held either virtually or in person.

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:

Having regard to the Parish Plan and the Neighbourhood Development Plan, the Working Group is appointed to make recommendations to the Council on the development and implementation of a leisure and recreation strategy and as part of that strategy, consider:

  • options for the use, improvements and development of the existing leisure, recreation and open space facilities within the Parish, excluding the Cemetery and organised sports;
  • what the priorities should be for leisure, recreation and use of open spaces and prioritise budget provision accordingly; and
  • consider funding opportunities to achieve these priorities.

Approved by Council at the meeting held on 4th October 2022 under minute reference 101/10/22-23b)