All our council and committee meetings are open to the public and we welcome you to come along and observe. There is also a short public speaking slot at each meeting for individual members of the public or spokespeople for groups who wish to make spoken representations. If you want to make a statement or ask a question, please contact us (ideally by email) no later than 12 noon on the day before the day of the meeting to register this. Our public participation policy explains the details of these procedures and what you can expect at a meeting. There are other less formal ways to talk to the town council which may be better if you want to discuss a specific problem. Our staff team may be able to help and our office is open daily (Monday to Friday) or you can email or phone us.
Contact details for more information: Delia Shephard, Town Clerk clerk@bletchleyfennystratford-tc.gov.uk or please call 01908 649 469.
Committees
The full town council consists of 21 councillors and it meets every two months. The following matters are reserved to the full council for decision making (although other committees may make recommendations on these subjects):
· approval of the annual budget
· setting the annual precept
· borrowing money
· authorising any expenditure over £20,000
· making or amending standing orders, financial regulations or schemes of delegation
· matters of principle or policy
· any proposed new undertakings
· prosecution or defence in a court of law
However, full council meetings cover a wide range of topics and may include presentations from invited visitors.
All council meetings are held in public and we welcome observers. Meetings usually start at 7.30 pm and are held at Newton Leys Pavilion, Furzey Way.
This committee consists of 10 councillors and it meets every alternate month.
The committee is responsible for all community services including community events, engagement and communications with residents, the promotion of social inclusion ad well being and youth programmes, advice and information services and community safety.
The committee also deals with matters concerning highways, transport, the environment and sustainability, public realm and public facilities. The committee is responsible for management of the councils allotments, community orchard, landscaping services and market stalls.
The committee has delegated spending powers for items within its remit and is authorised to respond to planning applications due to be considered by Milton Keynes City Council.
Full details of the committee structure and terms of reference can be found on the constitution page of this website.
This committee consists of 5 councillors. It meets three times per year or additionally as required.
The committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the council’s approved arrangements for employment and management of staff and health and safety at work. The committee also contributes to the development and implementation of the Council’s policies, strategies and business plans in relation to personnel matters.
Members of the public are welcome to observe meetings of the Committee unless confidential items or matters relating to grievances or discipline are under discussion when members of the public and non-committee members will be excluded.
Committee meetings start at 7.30 pm and the location of the meetings may vary, please check the council meeting calendar for each meeting.
This committee consists of 10 councillors and it meets every two months on alternate months to the full council.
The committee is responsible for the overall management and control of the finances of the council (under the direction of the full council) including procurement, audit, asset management, information and data protection and the use of technological resources. It advises the council on matters of governance and policies which are not specifically allocated to other standing committees. The committee also deals with civic functions including administration of the office of the chair.
The committee also has delegated powers to respond to planning matters which fall outside the timetable of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting schedule.
Full details of the committee’s terms of reference can be found in the council’s Committee Structure and Scheme of Delegations Document.
All committee meetings are held in public and we welcome observers. Meetings usually start at 7.30 pm and are held at Newton Leys Pavilion, Furzey Way.
