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Devizes Town Council Committees Introduction


The Devizes Town Council committee structure consists of a Full Council which is supported by 3 main committees, the council also has a joint responsibility with Roundway Parish Council for the Joint Burial Committee

Full Council is chaired by the Mayor, for the civic year 2008 - 2009 this is Councillor Mrs Jane Burton.

The Full Council has a statutory duty to convene at least 4 times during the civic year, all members of the Council are summonsed to attend.

Planning Committee is chaired by Councillor John Leighton.
These meetings are held fortnightly in the Council Chamber at 7.00 pm. All council members sit on this committee.

Recreation and Property Committee meets on a six week cycle following the Committee and is currently chaired by Councillor Ray Parsons. Ten members of the council sit on this committee.

Community and Civic Resources Committee meets on a six week cycle following the Planning Committee and is currently chaired by Councillor Peter Evans. Ten members of the council sit on this committee.

Town Council Surgery is held in the Town Hall from 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm. Two Councillors of opposing parties will be available for consultation.

Council Meetings are open to the Public. Members of the public are permitted to ask questions of the Council at all meetings at the appropiate time and providing it is relevant to an item being considered on the agenda..

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