When

To assist with seating arrangements, requests to attend the meeting should be emailed to the Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer by 1:00pm on the Monday before the meeting.

Procedures

Town Council meetings are formal events with a clear purpose - to make decisions. To ensure meetings run smoothly the Town Council operates by following set procedures known as Standing Orders.

There is usually a time limited period set aside for public participation where the public or community groups can participate and bring matters to the attention of the Town Council, seek advice and comment on local issues of interest. These procedures are detailed under Standing Orders.

If the Town Council is required to make a decision or support a scheme, the matter must be included as a specific agenda item. The agenda item will explain the matter and may include a summary of any action the Town Council is requested to consider taking.

Agenda items must be submitted to the Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer at least 8 days before the date of the meeting, as this is when the agenda will be produced and printed.