Earls Barton Parish Council Committees

The Council has adopted a new committee structure designed to provide a more immediate and comprehensive service to the village and reaction to problems through increased Member involvement.

SPORTS AND LEISURE COMMITTEE

To replace the Pioneer Panel with a wider remit for sport and leisure development in the village. Also carry out insurance checks on safety of equipment and premises under the Council's control, and look after the allotments.

Cllrs G Blackwell (Chair), M Cahill and P Wright.

SAND & GRAVEL

Sand & Gravel applications/Nene Valley developments.

Cllrs G Blackwell, M Higham, P Morrall and M Perkins.

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Grass cutting, trees, cemetery, church yard, recreation field, sports field, pocket parks, war memorial.. Monitor the contractors' performance to specification during season and contact contractors to seek remedial work where required. Supervise duties of Lengthman if employed, revise specification as required. Liase with pocket park volunteers on development plans/maintenance.

Cllrs I Abbott (Chair), P Hadman, J Mallard, R Page, L Payne and P Verden

SOCIAL/ HOUSING/PLANNING.

Village Design Statement - research/prepare, Rural Transport; obtain information for grant applications, Community Safety; Liase with police, carry out crime audit and prepare plan under Section 17 Crime & Disorder Act 1998. Housing matters, planning site viewing.

Cllrs G Blackwell, M Cahill and L Payne

FINANCE & PROJECTS

Check sample of receipts & payments during year, initiate projects, prepare grant applications/planning etc and see through to completion, prepare budget/precept for Council approval.

Cllrs P Verden (Chair), J Bond, P Hadman, L Payne and M Perkins.

EVENTS COMMITTEE

Cllrs M Higham, R Page and P Verden