There are three committees and five working group in Pembury Parish Council. They are as follows:
Finance and HR Committee
Main responsibilities
- Oversee the council’s finances including audit
- Oversee the management of staff and HR matters
- Review the council’s governance and policies
Please see their full Terms of Reference for details.
Committee Members
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- Nigel Stratton – Chair
- Katy Brooks – Vice Chair
- Astra Birch
- Paul Simmons
Open Spaces Committee
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance of all council owned open spaces in the village
- Oversee the floral displays
- Maintenance and hire of sports facilities
Please see their full Terms of Reference for details.
Committee Members
- Christine Snow – Chair
- Patrick Gillan – Vice Chair
- Maggie Weaver
- Paul Simmons
Planning & Highways Committee
Main Responsibilities
- Consider all planning applications in the parish and submit responses to the local planning authority, TWBC
- Consider highways issues in the parish and wider area
Please see their full Terms of Reference for details.
Committee Members
- Katy Brooks – Chair
- Graham Hall – Vice Chair
- Brian Hemsley
- Lester Young
- Paul Simmons
Neighbourhood Development Plan Working Group
Main Responsibilities
- Reviewing the Neighbourhood Development Plan for recommendation to Full Council
Working Group Members
- Nigel Stratton – Chair
- Graham Hall
Green Pembury Working Group
Main Responsibilities
- Consider how to reduce CO2 emissions from Council operations
- Liaise with local community on environmental action
- Improve the drainage and biodiversity of Downingbury Pond
Working Group Members
- Lester Young – Chair
- Nigel Stratton
- Mark Arnold (non-councillor member)
- Paul Mason (non-councillor member)
- Lawrence Matthews (non-councillor member)
- Martin Barrett (non-councillor member)
Community Events Working Group
Main Responsibilities
- Make recommendations to Full Council on Parish Council run events
- Organise Parish Council events
- Liaise with residents on Community events
Working Group Members
Pembury Village News Advisory Group
Main Responsibilities
- Make recommendations to Full Council on advertising policy and charges
- Advisory group to the editorial team on content