The Policy and Resources Committee has an important role in our council work; many issues are discussed at committee which require in depth investigation and which require more time than would normally be available at full council meetings. The range of issues is quite varied and also covers staffing matters. The committee is also responsible for all financial matters, including preparing a budget for the annual precept from Sedgemoor District Council. The Committee meets once a month.

Chairman: Cllr Mrs D Hill
Vice-Chairman:  Cllr J Savage (Council Representative)

Cllr P Lythgoe (Council Chairman)
Cllr Mrs M Buxton (Council Vice-Chairman)

Cllr Mrs L Goodfellow (Chairman, Planning)
Cllr P Westby (Chairman, Highways & Open Spaces)
Cllr A Bosley (Council Representative)

 

There are several other sub-committees, reporting to the Policy & Resources Committee which meet, usually once a year, covering Health & Safety, the Management of Hannah More Cottage, the Sports Pavilion and Playing Fields, Allotments, HR Panel and Festive Night. 
 

The Planning Committee has delegated authority to make recommendations to Sedgemoor District Council on all planning applications affecting Cheddar. If the recommendation of this Council coincides with that of the District, the case officer can deal with the matter under delegated authority. (There is an exception where the application is classed as major development). If there is a difference of opinion, the application will be put to the District’s Development Control Committee where a final decision will be made.

The Committee meets to determine the application within twenty-one days of receipt, which in practise means on a two weekly basis, in order that our views can be put in writing to Development Management if necessary.

Chairman: Cllr Mrs L Goodfellow

Vice-Chairman:  Cllr Mrs G Davies

Cllr Mrs Brown

Cllr Mrs M Buxton

Cllr P Fineran

Cllr P Lythgoe

Cllr Mrs J Upton

Cllr P Westby
Cllr G Williams 

The Highways and Open Spaces Committee meets once a month. Its main function is to ensure the highways and footpaths are maintained and that open spaces including Hannah More Park, the playing fields and areas covered by the Village Orderly are cared for.   Emergency Planning, the War memorial and bench seats also come under the committee’s remit.

Chairman: Cllr P Westby
Vice-Chairman:  Cllr N Taylor

Cllr A  Bosley

Cllr Mrs M Buxton

Cllr B Carter

Cllr Mrs G Davies

Cllr Mrs L Goodfellow

Cllr Mrs D Hill
Cllr P Lythgoe

Cllr Mrs J Upton

The Joint Burial Committee usually meets once a year. They are responsible for the cemetery at Sharpham Road. Its main purpose is to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of burials and to maintaining the graves and surrounding grounds.

Cllr P Lythgoe (Chairman of Council),
Cllr Mrs M Buxton (Vice-Chairman of Council),
Cllr Mrs D Hill (Chairman of P&R),
Cllr J Savage (Vice-Chairman of P&R). 
 

The Parish Council appoints Councillors to act as representatives to organisations and groups within the village. Councillors' involvement as representatives in the local community develops greater understanding within the Council of the role of these organisations and groups. Representatives are usually nominated at the request of a particular organisation/group.

Parish Council representatives are expected to regularly attend meetings of the organisation they represent and take an active part in its operations.

Affordable Housing Development Group - Cllrs. Savage,  Westby                       and Mrs Goodfellow

Allotment Overseer - Cllr. Bosley

Cheddar/Felsberg/Vernouillet Friendly Society - Cllr Mrs Buxton 

Cheddar Valley Transport Forum - Cllr Bosley

Parish Councils Airport Association - Cllr Carter

Quarry Liaison: Batts Combe - Cllr Mrs Buxton,

          Callow Rock - Cllr Mrs Davies,