Parish Council
Clare Parish Council has a number of functions for which it is entitled to levy a rate. It controls the following duties ...
It conducts its business through a monthly Parish Council meeting, held on the third Thursday of every month . A number of committees are responsible for making recommendations to the full Council. All meetings are open to the public. You can view all the 2012 meeting dates here. |
Clare Parish News :
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Clare Parish Council Office is open to the public:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Mrs Claire Ebeling
Parish Clerk
The Old School
Callis Street
Clare
CO10 8PX
Tel: 01787 277559
The Parish Council Committees
In order to create an efficient Parish Council, various commitees have been set up to deal with individual aspects of running the town. These commitees are...
Environment Committee
The Committee is responsible for the running and upkeep of the Cemetery, Churchyard, greenswards, grass cutting and trees in these areas, and street cleaning. The Parish Council employs a part time street cleaner. Councillors responsible are Alan Parsley (Chairman), Derek Blake, Keith Mison, Peter Phillips. Mrs. Olive Smith and Paul Bishop are lay members.
Finance Committee
The Committee manages all aspects of the Council's finances and in particular recommends the precept each year, is responsible for insurance of Parish Council property, risk management issues, for maintaining the assets register and monitoring the performance and contracts of those who render services to the Council i.e. clerks and street cleaner. Councillors responsible are Derek Blake (Chairman), Leslie Warmington, Margaret Godwin and Phil Gryce.
Emergency Planning Committee
The Committee oversees emergency planning procedures for Clare. It is made up of volunteers from the community. Pete Phillips represents the Parish Council. For full information about emergency planning procedures for Clare, click here.
Communications Committee
The Committee oversees the Clare website, the Parish News and other public communications. Councillors responsible are Phil Gryce (Chairman), Peter Phillips, Gayle Mallows and Keith Haisman, assisted by the Parish Clerk.
Planning Committee
Clare Parish Council is consulted on planning matters by St Edmunsbury Borough Council. All plans go to full Parish Council but officers who have a specific interest in planning applications are Peter Phillips, Keith Mison and Margaret Godwin.
Highways Committee
The Committee oversees parking issues, road signage and maintenance. Councillors responsible are Peter Phillips (Chairman), Keith Mison and Leslie Warmington.
Additional Parish Council Information
Additional information has been divided into these sections below:
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