Committees

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.

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

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