Finance Committee

Cllr Keith Hobbley, Chair of the Finance Committee, and Cllr Denzil Brockhurst, Vice-Chair

The Finance Committee manages the financial aspects of the Community Council in accordance with the requirements of Financial Regulations. The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Full Council on all financial, staffing and procedural matters, such as setting up an annual budget, monitoring expenditure against it, and having an overview of the annual accounts including reserves. This Committee is responsible for both internal and external audit – which makes sure we’re following the regulations and taking proper care of your money. The Committee’s staffing role includes recruitment, pay and conditions, contracts, etc.

The Committee makes recommendations for all payments not covered by the General Amenities or Cemetery Committees such as grants, and the leasing or purchase of land, together with loans, investments and banking. It is responsible for review of the many policies, procedures and recommendations which come down to us from central government.

Obviously, the work of the Finance Committee is closely linked to the information you will find on our dedicated Finances webpage.