COMMITTEES
Committees have decision-making powers defined in their Terms of Reference.
They meet with varying frequency. All committees have agendas published 3 clear days before any meeting, and minutes are also published on the website.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee review applications made to Somerset Council, and make recommendations on these applications on behalf of residents.
- Cllr Fergus Brown
- Cllr Marcel Hayden (Chair)
- Cllr Tony Hathway
- Cllr Konrad Hoogesteger
- Cllr Mark Lunnon
- Cllr Jim Reeves
- Cll Jaqui Zorab
Planning Committee Terms of Reference (28Oct24) (PDF, 897 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Planning Committee, as approved by Full Council 28th October 2024.
Finance & Scrutiny Committee
The Finance & Scrutiny Committee has accountability for all parish funds, budgets and expenditure along with the Responsible Financial Officer.
- Cllr Martin Cooke
- Cllr Ed Danson
- Cllr Marcel Hayden (Chair)
- Cllr Sebastian Johns
- Cllr Gill Pettitt
Finance & Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference (24Jun24) (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
Terms of Reference for the Finance & Scrutiny Committee, approved by Full Council on 24th June 2024.
Asset Management Committee
The Asset Management Committee oversees and maintains all physical assets in the parish, from allotments to litter bins, play areas to phone boxes.
- Cllr Fergus Brown
- Cllr Martin Cooke
- Cllr Ian Humphreys
- Cllr Mark Lunnon
- Cllr Simon McCoy
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr Jim Reeves
- Cllr Jacqui Zorab (Chair)
Asset Management Committee Terms of Reference (24Jun24) (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
Terms of reference for the Asset Management Committee, approved by Full Council on 24th June 2024.
Staffing Committee
- Cllr Toby Brown (Chair)
- Cllr Marcel Hayden
- Cllr Konrad Hoogesteger
- Cllr Gill Pettitt
- Cllr Jacqui Zorab
Staffing Committee Terms of Reference (28Oct24) (PDF, 887 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the Staffing Committee, approved by Full Council 28th October 2024.
WORKING GROUPS
Environment Working Group (EWG)
The EWG meets every six weeks & focuses on a variety of environmental issues.
(It includes subgroups: Rights of Way & Traffic in Villages).
Members: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Tony Hathway, Ian Humphreys, Joe Joseph, Gill Pettitt (lead); Residents Jane Walker, Jenny Baker & Tom Blatchford.
Clerk: Reece Coulson, Assistant Clerk.
Terms of Reference Environment Working Group (EWG) (PDF, 130 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the EWG, approved by Full Council on 24th October 2022.
Devolution Working Group (DWG)
The DWG meets roughly monthly and focuses on the devolved services from Somerset Council.
Members: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Tony Hathway, Sebastian Johns, Margaret Mitchell, Gill Pettitt, Jim Reeves & Jacqui Zorab (lead)
Clerk: Lisa Pool, Parish Clerk.
Devolution Working Group Terms of Reference (28Oct24) (PDF, 816 Kb)
Terms of Reference for the new Devolution Working Group, approved by Full Council 28th October 2024.
Other Working Groups
The following working parties are currently operational and meet on an ad-hoc basis. Chairs of the groups are highlighted in bold. (* denotes where available)
ALLOTMENTS: Cllrs Martin Cooke & Marcel Hayden.
EASTON JUBILEE PLAYING FIELD; Cllr Martin Cooke.
STRATEGIC PLANNING: Cllrs Martin Cooke, Tony Hathway, Ian Humphreys & Gill Pettitt.
WOOKEY HOLE TRAFFIC: Cllrs Ed Danson & Tony Hathway. Sarah Chambers & Julia Scarth are residents that are members of this working group.
Devolution Working group - Shared Documents
Documents supporting Somerset Council programme of Devolution.
Representatives on Outside Bodies
Wells & Rural Local Community Network
Wells & Rural LCN Council Representatives: Cllrs Tony Hathway & Marcel Hayden
LCN Working Groups:
Highways & Transport: Cllr Fergus Brown
Flooding: Cllrs Jim Reeves & Mark Lunnon
Active Travel: Cllr Tony Hathway
Parish PRoW & Paths: Cllrs I Humphreys & Mark Lunnon
Community Speedwatch (CSW) Cllr Marcel Hayden.
PARISH PATH LIAISON OFFICERS (PPLO): Cllr Ian Humphreys & Cllr Mark Lunnon
HORRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY GOVERNOR: Cllr Philip Blatchford (tbc)
COXLEY MEMORIAL HALL COMMITTEE: Cllrs Margaret Mitchell & Jim Reeves.
BRITTAINES CHARITY: Mrs L Danson
Dulcote Recreation Ground Board of Trustees
Reporting at all times to the Full Council of St Cuthbert (Out) Parish:
- Cllr Martin Cooke
- Cllr Ed Danson
- Cllr Konrad Hoogesteger
- Cllr Sebastian Johns
- Cllr Simon McCoy
- Cllr Margaret Mitchell
- Cllr Jacqui Zorab (Chair)