Committees & Responsibilities

Guidance Notes

All Council meetings are open to the public and press.  The public can address members during the appropriate forum at the start of the meeting.  It may not be possible for the Council to respond to concerns raised during this time but comments will be noted for further consideration or action. If you would like to attend a meeting, please read our guidance notes.

MeetingMembershipResponsibilityFrequencyReference
Full CouncilAll Councillors
(Cllr James Hunt – Mayor)
(Cllr Bobbie Sunderland – Deputy Mayor)
Full Council is a meeting of all 16 Emersons Green Town Councillors and is chaired by The Mayor, who also holds a ceremonial role.
Secretariat support is provided by the Town Clerk—the Council’s Chief Executive—or another member of the Clerking Team.
As with all Council committees, Full Council operates under formal rules of debate known as Standing Orders.
Full Council holds executive decision-making authority on all matters of Council administration and policy, including responsibility for setting the annual budget and determining the Council Tax precept.
In addition to its decision-making role, it serves as a forum for debate on key policy issues.
All grant applications exceeding £5,000 are referred to Full Council for consideration.
The third Thursday of each month (except August)EGTC Standing Orders and other Key Policies
Planning CommitteeCllr Simon Budd (Chair)
Cllr Colin Hunt (Deputy Chair)
Cllr Rachael Hunt
Cllr Graham Hutter
Cllr Tina Potter
Cllr Eli Akatwijuka
Vacancy x 2
This Committee reviews and responds to planning and licensing consultations, taking into account factors such as the impact on local residents, highways, and the environment.Monday morning on a fortnightly basis.Planning Committee Terms of Reference
Open Spaces CommitteeCllr Bobbie Sunderland (Chair)
Cllr Abi Cohen (Deputy Chair)
Cllr Simon Budd
Cllr Kelly Allen
Cllr Andrej Turk
Cllr Lynne Paraskeva
Cllr Eli Akatwijuka
Cllr Daryl Hembrough
Vacancy x 1
This Committee manages all aspects of the Town Council’s Open Spaces and Environmental assets within the Town Council boundary, including allotments, trees and plant displays, and street furniture, including, bollards, shelters, noticeboards, signage, and litter bins. The first Thursday of each month.Open Spaces Committee Terms of Reference
Personnel CommitteeCllr Tina Potter (Chair)
Cllr Graham Hutter (Deputy)
Cllr Colin Hunt
Cllr Rachael Hunt
Vacancy x 2
This Committee makes recommendations to Full Council on the appointment of staff members, their terms and conditions, and the human resources required to fulfil the Council’s policies. Furthermore, the committee deals with the investigation of formal grievances and staff disciplinary matters, in accordance with the Council’s policies. Furthermore, the Committee carries out the annual appraisal of the Town Clerk and administers the formal reward scheme, including appeals. As required, minimum of two meetings per year, at the discretion of the Town Clerk or the Chair of the Staffing Committee.
Personnel Committee Terms of Reference
Finance and Partnership CommitteeCllr Graham Hutter (Chair)
Cllr Colin Hunt (Deputy Chair)
Cllr James Hunt
Cllr Tina Potter
Cllr Andrej Turk
Cllr Abi Cohen

Vacancy x 2
This Committee makes recommendations on the longer-term planning of the Council’s finances. Monitor the Council’s income and expenditure on behalf of the Town Council. Also work in partnership with local community organisations. All Grant applications under £5000 are considered by this Committee.The first Thursday of each month. Finance & Partnership Committee Terms of Reference
Youth Work CommitteeCllr Abi Cohen (Chair)
Cllr Lynne Paraskeva
Cllr Tina Potter
Cllr James Hunt
Cllr Andrej Turk
Cllr Simon Budd
This Committee manages all aspects of the Town Council’s Youth Engagement Programme within the Town Council boundary.The third Thursday of each monthYouth Work Committee Terms of Reference