Issue - meetings

The Parish Charter was endorsed by Council in May 2018 following a period of consultation with all parishes across the district.  The Charter provides a framework for how Bath & North East Somerset Council and the area’s town and parish councils work together to serve the people of Bath and North East Somerset.  This process is supported by the Parish Liaison meeting which is held three times a year.

It was agreed that the Charter would be reviewed within 12 months of its adoption and this report provides an update on the progress made so far on its implementation.

The Council considered a report on the progress made so far on the implementation of the Parish Charter which was adopted by Cabinet in April 2018 and endorsed by Council in May 2018 following a period of consultation with all parishes across the district.

On a motion from Councillor Paul Myers, seconded by Councillor Neil Butters, it was (unanimously)

RESOLVED

1.  To note the progress report on the Parish Charter commitments attached in Appendix 1 to the report.

2.   That a working group of Council and parish representatives be established to:

·  Review and update the Terms of Reference for Parish Liaison to reflect the new ways of working under the Parish Charter. 

·  Report back to Full Council as appropriate with proposals and recommendations.