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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meets on a quarterly basis.  It performs the following tasks:

  • Drafts the annual budget & Precept
  • Reviews income & expenditure
  • Reviews quarterly budget vs actual income & expenditure
  • Monitors the Council’s finances
  • Monitors the Council’s investments
  • Verifies Council Assets
  • Endorses the year-end financial statements
  • Reviews & responds to the annual Internal Audit Report
  • Reviews & responds to the annual External Audit Report

There are eight members of the Finance Committee.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee meets as required, usually twice a month.  It performs the tasks and its powers are limited to those of a Statutory Consultee:

  • Reviews applications submitted to the Planning Authority: South Downs National Park
    Comments on Planning Applications
  • Ensures the enforcement of Neighbourhood and Local Plan policies

Visit SDNPA Planning site

Property, Highways & Environment Committee

The Property, Highways & Environment Committee meets every two months.  It is responsible for provision and maintenance of Council property.  This includes all matters pertaining to:

  • Highways
  • Van Common
  • War Memorial
  • Cemetery
  • Footpaths
  • Village Green
  • Children’s Playground
  • Bus shelters
  • Public Seats
  • Public Toilets
  • Public Rights of Way
  • Street Lighting
  • Road Safety (in general)
  • Grit Bins

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