How we make decisions

Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes including Council meetings, agendas and reports; internal criteria and procedures, including consultations.

Timetable of council meetingsĀ 

The calendar of meetings can be found here.

Agendas, officers' reports, background papers and minutes of council committee, sub-committee and standing forum meetings

The agendas, and all supporting documentation for committees can be found here.

Major policy proposals and decisions & Facts and analyses of facts considered when framing major policies

These are included in the minutes of meetings. These can be found here by clicking into the relevant committee and meeting.

Public consultations

Consultations underway

Previous consultations

Petitions

Polling Review 2024

Green Belt Study (2011)

Citizen & Stakeholder Survey

Internal communications guidance, criteria used for decision-making, internal instructions, manuals and guidelines

Acceptable use guidance

The Local Plan

The Local Plan 2023 - 2040

The Local Plan - Evidence Base