Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Council:

1.        Noted the receipt of the request and its validity;

2.        Agreed to undertake a Community Governance Review of the Parish of Barwick;

3.           Agreed the Terms of Reference of the review as detailed in Appendix A, including the timetable and arrangements for public consultation;

4.           Agreed that the review will be carried out by the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with Ward Members, Area Development Lead Officer (South) and the Area South Committee;

5.        Noted that further reports will be brought to Council in order that decisions may be made in respect of draft proposals and final recommendations of the Review.

Reason:

To commence a Community Governance Review of Barwick Parish Council to increase the size of the Parish Council from 10 to 12 Councillors and to change the name of Barwick Parish Council to Barwick & Stoford Parish Council.