Committee Structures 2025/26
FINANCE
The Finance Committee meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month at 18:30.
This committee will not meet during August, unless there is urgent business to discuss. The committee has delegated powers to monitor and control expenditure and income in accordance with the Council’s approved budget throughout the current financial year.
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Councillors: Mr N Bennett (Chairman), Mrs M Barrett, Mr S Hall, Mr J Jeagar, Miss A Owen, Mr T Regester and Mr N Younger. The Mayor - Ex-officio.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resources committee meet as and when necessary. The committee sets the policies for the employment of staff and monitors their effectiveness.
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Councillors: Mr K Graham (Chairman), Mrs M Barrett, Mr N Bennett, Ms J Carter and Mrs J Osborne. The Mayor - Ex-officio.
LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT
The Leisure & Environment Committee meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 18:30.
The committee will not meet in August or December, unless there is urgent business to discuss. The committee has delegated powers for spending, as long as it is within the approved budget.
By clicking to view the Finance Commitee's full Terms of Reference, you'll be able to view the purpose of the committee and what gets discussed.
Councillors: Mr S Hall (Chairman), Mr P Beer, Mr J Jeagar, Mrs J Osborne, Miss A Owen, Mr T Regester and Mr A Welsh. The Mayor - Ex-officio
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & HIGHWAYS
The Planning and Development Committee meets every other Monday, starting at 18:30.
This committee considers all planning applications for Sudbury. It also advises the council on new development proposals and the Local Plan. Due to the time scales of replying to Babergh District Council with decisions, the Planning and Development Committee have delegated powers.
Councillors: Mr N Bennett (Chairman), Ms J Carter, Mr S Hall, Mr A Osborne, Miss A Owen, Mr T Regester, Mr A Stohr and Mr N Younger. The Mayor - Ex-officio.
POLICY AND RESOURCES
The Policy and Resources Committee only meets when required. Meetings are often held on the third Thursday of the month at 18:30. The committee conducts a rolling review of the council’s policies and procedures to ensure relevance, effectiveness and compliance with current legislation and guidance.
Councillors: Mrs M Barrett (Chairman), Mr P Beer, Mr K Graham, Mr S Hall, Mrs J Osborne, Mr T Regester, Mr A Stohr and Mr A Welsh. The Mayor - Ex-officio.
