How we make decisions

Timetable of council meetings

Committees calendar

Leaflet also available.


Agendas, officers’ reports, background papers etc.

Committee papers


Major policy proposals and decisions

Committee papers


Facts and analyses of facts

Committee papers


Public consultations

The Council's current consultations.

Contact details will vary according to the consultation in progress.


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

Guidance on writing reports – hard copy and electronic copy available.

Overview and Scrutiny function