West Chiltington Parish Council

The Parish Council has thirteen elected councillors and is chaired by Councillor Bob Gustar. It is supported by the Parish Clerk and the Assistant Clerk.

The Parish Council usually meets at the Parish Office, Church Street, West Chiltington, RH20 2JW, on the second Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm. Unless otherwise stated, members of the public are welcome to attend all Parish Council meetings. If you would like to speak on an agenda item, please observe the three-minute time limit. Agendas are published in advance on this website and on the Council’s notice boards at Haglands Lane, opposite NISA Local; Church Street, on the Parish Office wall; and West Chiltington Lane, at Broadford Bridge crossroads. Meeting dates for the current year are available on our calendar.

The Parish Office is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Please telephone before visiting, as the Clerk is often out meeting contractors.

Committee Structure

The Council publishes the terms of reference for its committees and working parties so that residents can see how responsibilities are delegated and how decisions are made.

Planning Committee

Responsible for the consideration of local planning applications and other planning issues relating to the Parish.

Terms of Reference PLANNING COMMITTEE

Open Spaces Committee

Responsible for all Parish Council open spaces including the recreation ground, allotments, Haglands car park, other open spaces, together with footpath maintenance and tree planting.

Terms of Reference OPEN SPACES COMMITTEE

Finance Committee

Responsible for the undertaking of all Parish financial matters and other miscellaneous matters.  The efficient and effective administration of the Parish Council’s affairs with specific attention to resource allocation and financial well-being.

Terms of Reference FINANCE COMMITTEE

Staffing Committee

Responsible for all Parish Council personnel, grievance and disciplinary matters.  The efficient and effective administration of the Parish Council’s affairs with specific attention to human resources.

Terms of Reference STAFFING COMMITTEE

Appeals Committee

Terms of Reference APPEALS COMMITTEE

Complaints and Reviews Panel

Terms of Reference Complaints and Revews Panel

Communications Working Group

Terms of Reference COMMUNICATIONS WORKING GROUP

3 Year Business Plan Working Group

Terms of Reference 3 YEAR BUSINESS PLAN WORKING GROUP

Highways & Transport Working Group

Terms of Reference Highways & Transport Working Group

Agenda Setting Working Group

Terms of Reference Agenda Setting Working Group

Community Hub Working Group

Terms of Reference Community Hub Working Group

 

Powers of Parish Councils

Parish councils have a variety of powers and duties, all of which impact directly on the community, please find further information here – Parish Council Powers & Duties