Decision details

The Acting Head of Legal and Democratic Services submitted a report setting out a request for a Community Governance Review of its electoral arrangements by Buntingford Town Council.  The request had been made on the basis of current and future housing developments. Under provisions of the Local Government and Public Involvement Act 2007, Council had the power to review and make changes to community governance within its area. 

The Acting Head advised Members of correspondence received from Cottered Parish Council objecting to the review on the grounds that any review should not begin until after the developments had been completed and occupied.  He commented that agreeing to the request for a review would not prejudice the Council’s position and consultation, including with Cottered Parish Council, would need to be undertaken as part of the review.

Council agreed the request for a Community Governance Review as now detailed.

RESOLVED – that a Community Governance Review of the electoral arrangements of Buntingford Town Council (including its town boundary) be undertaken, with the detailed terms of reference for, and the timing of, the review to be determined by the Chief Executive.