Community Councils

Roles and responsibilities

Roles

Each community council must have a Chairperson, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. More information about each role is available in our FAQ.

• Chairperson
  The Chairperson is responsible for ensuring that discussions are productive and run on-time, and that clear action points are set.
• Treasurer
  The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing all financial administration and transactions of the community council.
• Secretary
  The Secretary organises meetings, sets the agenda, and keeps minutes and records while ensuring effective communication between members.
• Other Roles
  Community councils can also create specific roles in response to areas requiring additional attention, such as a Fundraising Officer, Youth Involvement, or Events Officer.

While office bearers are responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the communty council, all its members are equally responsible for the community council's decisions and actions.

Responsibilities 

Being a community councillor means:

• Taking a shared responsibility for the success of the community council and upholding its standards and values;
• Engaging with a wide range of people to help the community council achieve diverse perspectives and insights;
• Regularly attending and contributing to meetings and acting in the best interests of the community as a whole.

Community councils are also involved in both planning and licensing applications.

Planning

• We consult with community councils on applications in their area. They have 14 days to provide comments.
• If you have any questions, you can contact Planning and Building Standards.

Licensing

• Community councils are notified of any licensing applications in their area. They have 21 days to object, support, or modify applications.
• If you have any questions, you can contact the licensing team.