Credit Union Single Issue Panel

To investigate the issue of whether or not a local credit union (a financial co-operative owned and controlled by its members)should be set up in the Borough.

• Last Meeting ... held on 22/01/2008.

Development Control

Considers Planning Applications and Development Control and Enforcement matters. Also deals with extinguishment of public rights of way, stopping up or diversion of footpaths, protection of important hedgerows and preservation of trees.

• Last Meeting ... held on 10/12/2008.
• Next Meeting ... to be held on 14/01/2009.

Scrutiny

Review and scrutinise decisions made by the Leader, Cabinet Members and Council Officers; Review and scrutinise the performance of the Council; Question the Leader and the Cabinet and Chief Officers about their decisions and performance; Make recommendations from the outcome of the scrutiny process; Review and scrutinise the performance of other public bodies, within the remit of legislation in the Borough and invite reports from them; Undertake the work of the Financial and Accounts Review Panel; Manage the call-in process; Monitor, evaluate and review the work of the Overview Committees, all policy panels and sub-committees and the performance of appointed Chairmen.

• Last Meeting ... held on 13/11/2008.
• Next Meeting ... to be held on 22/01/2009.

Viewing Panel

To enable the Members of Development Control Committee to view sites the subject of Planning Applications so that they can make informed decisions.

• Last Meeting ... held on 05/12/2008.
• Next Meeting ... to be held on 09/01/2009.