Full Council Meetings, attended by all Councillors, meets ten times a year (there are no meetings in August or December). 

The Full Council Meeting decides the overall objectives, major policies and financial strategies of the Council including the acceptance of the annual budget.

Debates on issues raised by individual Committees take place at Full Council and members of the Public can ask questions. 

There is always provision for the Public to attend so please do not hesitate to come along to a Meeting to see the Council in action.

MATTERS TO BE DEALT WITH SOLELY BY THE COUNCIL

• The power of raising loans and setting the Precept.
• The power of incurring capital expenditure not specifically included in the Council's approved annual estimate of expenditure
• The appointment to or co-option on a Committee or Sub-Committee of a person (on a strictly non-voting basis) who is not a Member of the Council or the Committee.
• Standing Orders and the Functions and Constitution of Committees and Sub-Committees.
• Dates of Meetings of the Council.
• Appointment or nomination by the Council of persons to fill vacancies on outside bodies arising during the Council year.
• Filling of vacancies occurring on any Committee of the Council during the Council year.
• The appointment or dismissal of all permanent members of personnel.

Please Note:

The Minutes of Meetings should be considered as DRAFT until approved at the next meeting of the Council/Committee.