Committee details

In order to promote close working with our communities there are three Locality Boards, which have been established on the local government boundaries of the predecessor Borough and District Councils and contain all Councillors whose wards fall within those localities.

The Locality Boards are established as an ‘area committee’ under section 9E of the Local Government Act 2000 and may be given substantial powers and responsibilities by the Leader and Cabinet and also by the Council.

Where a Locality Board exercises powers granted to it by the Cabinet or Council it must do so within the parameters of the policies set by the Council and Cabinet and as set out in the terms of reference, including the ability to consider and report to Cabinet and Council on any matter affecting their area. Locality Boards operate within Council policy and decisions must be consistent with the Budget and Policy framework and any Service specific policies.