PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE

Click here to go to the Minutes / Agendas PageThis committee has delegated authority to make recommendations to Sedgemoor District Council on all planning applications affecting Burnham on Sea and Highbridge. 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 Town Council 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 Control if necessary.

Cllr P L Burridge-Clayton
Cllr Mrs P M Burge (Vice Chairman)
Cllr Mrs P Pollard (Chairman)
Cllr M Clarke
Cllr Mrs J Keen
Cllr J Leach
Cllr M Lloyd
Cllr K Smout     
Cllr C Williams

Click here to go to the Minutes / Agendas Page The Town Improvements Committee meets as and when needed, usually once a month at the Chairman's discretion. Its main function is to consider ideas for projects for the Towns to regenerate and promote general improvement in addition to those projects funded by the District and County Councils. The Town bandstand and the water feature in the Town centre are two examples of this.

This committee also enters in to partnership funding with other authorities for such projects as the Apex Park skateboard arena. War memorials bus shelters and bench seats also come under this committees remit.

Cllr Mrs P Burge
Cllr D Cooper (ex-officio)
Cllr D Q Davey
Cllr E Gill (Chairman)
Cllr Mrs P Harling (Vice Chairman)
Cllr N Jones
Cllr J Leach
Cllr M Mansfield
Cllr K Smout
Cllr A Thorogood
Cllr P Burridge-Clayton

PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Click here to go to the Minutes / Agendas PageThe Property Committee also meets as and when necessary. Its main function is to maintain all the Town Councils property, ensuring the well being of staff and members, by providing suitable premises to meet and work.

Cllr P Burridge-Clayton Cllr D A Cooper (ex-officio)(Vice-chairman)
Cllr D Q Davey (Chairman)
Cllr J E Gill 
Cllr M J Mansfield
Cllr J K Morgan
Cllr A J Thorogood
Cllr D Titcombe
Cllr Mrs P Pollard

BURNHAM JOINT BURIAL COMMITTEE

Click here to go to the Minutes / Agendas PageThe Joint Burial Committee meet at least four times a year and additional meetings are called for specific items. They are responsible for three cemeteries in Burnham Road Highbridge, Westfield Road Burnham on Sea and Brent Road Berrow. Its main purpose is to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of burials and maintaining the graves and surrounding grounds. Health and safety for both employees and the public has a high priority for the committee and some considerable time is taken up on this important issue. For further information on the cemeteries please contact the Clerk to the Committee on 01278 795111.

Cllr Mrs P M Burge
Cllr D Q Davey
Cllr Mrs J Keen
Cllr Mrs P Pollard
Cllr A K Smout (vice-chairman)
Cllr A J Thorogood (chairman)
Cllr C Williams

Cllr S Lester (Representing Burnham Without Parish Council)
Cllr Mrs B Tanner (Representing Burnham Without Parish Council)  

POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Click here to go to the Minutes / Agendas PageThe Policy and Finance Committee has an important role in our council work, many issues are discussed at committee which require in depth investigation and would require more time than would normally be available a full council meetings. The range of issues is quite varied and also covers staffing matters.

This committee is also responsible for all financial matters, including preparing a budget for the annual precept from Sedgemoor District Council. It usually meets once a month as and when necessary.

Cllr P L Burridge-Clayton
Cllr D A Cooper (ex-officio)
Cllr D Q Davey
Cllr E Gill
Cllr N Jones OBE
Cllr J K Morgan (Chairman)
Cllr A J Thorogood
Cllr D Titcombe (Chairman)
Cllr C Williams
Cllr Mrs P Pollard

Outside Bodies

The Town Council appoints Councillors to act as representatives to organisations and groups within the town. Councillors' involvement as representatives in the local community develops greater understanding within the Council of the role of these organisations and groups. Representatives are nominated either at the request of a particular organisation/group or, if core funding has been granted, at the request of the Town Council.

The term of office for representatives is normally for a period of one year commencing from the Annual Statutory Meeting in May. Town Council representatives are expected to regularly attend meetings of the organisation they represent and take an active part in its operations.


HIGHBRIDGE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Cllr Mrs P M Burge

SOMERSET ASSOCIATION of LOCAL COUNCILS (S.A.L.C)
Cllr D Cooper
Cllr D Titcombe

COMMUNITY CENTRE BURNHAM-ON-SEA
Cllr Mrs P Harling

HIGHBRIDGE COMMUNITY HALL (MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE)
Cllr M J Mansfield
Cllr Mrs J Keen

HENRY ROGERS CHARITY TRUST AREA COMMITTE
Cllr P L Burridge-Clayton
Cllr Mrs P Harling

AIR TRAINING CORPS (MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE)
Cllr J Leach

REGENERATION PARTNERSHIP
Cllr N Jones OBE
Ms. J Burridge (Rep Youth Town Council)

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AREA COMMITTE
Cllr D Titcombe
Cllr A K Smout

HUNTSPILL CHARITY
Cllr D A Cooper

BAY CENTRE
Cllr Mrs P Harling
Cllr J Leach

MAYOR'S CHAPLAN
Rev Robin Lodge

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Rt Hon David Heathcoat-Amory MP (also see useful links)

COUNTY COUNCILLORS
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea South
Cllr J Woodman
43a Victoria Street
Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset
TA8 1AN

Burnham-on-Sea North
Cllr P Burridge-Clayton
18 Highbridge Road
Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset
TA8 1LL

OTHER DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
Highbridge Ward
Cllr J Laband
Carabine
Old Coach Road
Cross
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2EF

TOWN IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE

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