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The council has committees which carry out specific areas of the council's work of which the Climate, Culture, Communities and Development is the newest and combines the work that several working groups had been carrying out.. This committee's main considerations include:
Climate.
Following the council's declations of a Climate Emergency, one of the tasks of this committee is to consider what impacts the council's current activites have on the climate and environment, and how they could be mitigated. They are also tasked with developing a Climate Emergency and Environmental Plan for the Council, to consider Green Space provision across the parish and to promote and encourage positive climate and environmental activities and behaviour across the parish.
Culture.
To initiate or promote new council projects to promote and provide a diverse range of cultural and heritage activities and appreciation across the parish, promote awareness of the historic/heritage assets in Kessingland, research and make recommendations to Kessingland Parish Council in respect of any specific heritage assets and identify any building or village asset that can be designated a non-heritage asset as determined by The National Planning Policy Framework.
Community.
To develop the Council’s Hidden Needs Forum and work with village organisations building stronger links and networks; local, county, regional and national organisation and other councils to develop provision of Hidden Needs information and services for the benefit of the community of Kessingland.
Development
To develop and cost a rolling, five-year plan for village improvements in consultation with the local community and consider, assess and make recommendations on future development opportunities for the Council as well as national, regional and local developments and policies which may affect the council.
The members of this committee are: Cllr Chris Cook, Cllr Claire Gower, Cllr David Wright, Cllr Ian Graham (Vice-Chair), Cllr Alan Green (Chair), Cllr Julie McLean, and Cllr Bob Saunders.
To read the Terms of Reference of the committee please click here.
To read the agendas or minutes of the meetings please click on the links in the navigation boxes on the left hand side of this page.