How Calne Town Council works
The Town Council will from 1 April 2008 carry out its business through three committees, which meet on a two-week cycle, with the full council meeting bi-monthly to deal with its statutory business. There are 15 minutes at the start of each meeting for public participation. A full calendar of meetings can be found below, agendas and minutes can be downloaded from the homepage.
Calendar of meetings 2009/10 (revised).pdf
Calendar of meetings 2010/11 (pdf)
There are nineteen elected members (Councillors) whose responsibility it is to ensure the Town Councils business is carried out in line with statutory requirements. These Councillors represent the public’s interest at the various Committee, Sub-Committee and Working Groups at which decisions to improve the Town and its facilities are made.
The Amenities Committee looks after all the open spaces and play areas in the Town Council’s ownership, including the Town Hall and Curzon Street Cemetery.
The Policy and Resources Committee is responsible for all aspects of policy making, financial and staffing matters. It interacts with the community by giving grants to support local organisations.
The Town Development and Planning Committee sees a change to our committee structure combining Development Control and Planning and Economic Regeneration. It will meet on a three weekly cycle to discuss the Town Council’s response to planning applications. Also commenting to other authorities on items such as local and structure plans and issues relating to the regeneration of the town, public transport, car parking, public footpaths and bridleways.
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings and there are 15 minutes set aside at the start of each meeting to allow public to participate and to ask questions.
Councillors
In this section you can find out more about your democratically elected Councillors and the role of a council member.
Calne is divided into 6 wards, each represented by between 2, 3, or 4 Councillors dependent on area size. In total there are 19 Councillors elected to serve on Calne Town Council.
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Cllr A J Trotman
Chilvester Ward
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Cllr Ms H Canfer
Chilvester Ward
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Mrs M S Pearce
Lickhill Ward
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Cllr Mrs G Ansell
Lickhill Ward
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Cllr Mrs C Ramsey
Lickhill Ward
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Cllr C J Dobbie
Lickhill Ward
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Cllr Mrs C Robinson
Abberd Ward
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Cllr R Golding
Abberd Ward
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Cllr C Viner
Abberd Ward
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Cllr P Venton
Marden Ward
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Cllr A K Hill
Marden Ward
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Cllr D Short
Abberd Ward
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Cllr Mrs A Venton
Abberd Ward
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Deputy Town Mayor
Cllr Mrs H Plenty
Quemerford Ward
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Town Mayor
Cllr H Marshall
Quemerford Ward
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Cllr G Widger
Quemerford Ward
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Cllr C Boase
Priestley Ward
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Cllr Mrs E Holton
Priestley Ward
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Cllr Mrs M Baggs
Priestley Ward
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Click on the link below to see the ward structure and find out who your Councillors are;
Ward Structure 2010 (pdf)
Click on the following link to find contact details for all Town Councillors;
Councillors Contact Details 2010 (pdf)
Town Mayor & Deputy Town Mayor
The role of Town Mayor & Deputy Town Mayor are important civic roles within the council.
The Town Mayor
The Town Mayor is elected each year at a ceremony known as Mayor Making. During the year of office the Town Mayor will attend numerous events in the community, such as school fetes, festivals, new business openings. The Town Mayor plays an important role in raising the profile of the Town Council both within the town and elsewhere.
The Town Mayor is empowered to sign legal documents on behalf of the council.
A photographic record of Calne Mayors can be found on the walls of the Council Chamber within the Town Hall. The names of all previous Town & Borough Mayors are listed in the chamber.
The Town Mayor chairs the meetings of Calne Town Council and has the right to attend all committee meetings.
The present Town Mayor is Councillor H R Marshall.
The Deputy Town Mayor
A Deputy Town Mayor is also elected each year at the Mayor Making ceremony. As you would expect, the Deputy will step in in the event the Town Mayor is unable to undertake a specific duty.
In normal circumstances, the Deputy Town Mayor is elected to Town Mayor the following year.
The Deputy Town Mayor is automatically appointed as chair of the Policy & Resources committee, and also has the right to attend all committee meetings of the council. The Deputy also has the power to sign legal documentation on behalf of the Town Council.
The present Deputy Town Mayor is Councillor Mrs H Plenty.
Representatives On Outside Bodies
Calne Town Council is keen to interact with the local community at every level to help build a vibrant and sustainable community.
One way it has historically interacted with the community is by providing a council representative to community groups and other organisations that request it. This service is known as the Representatives On Outside Bodies service. Please click on the link below to find out which Councillor represents which group;
Representatives on Outside Bodies 2009/10 (pdf)
What does the service mean to community groups?
The main benefits that existing users feel the service provides include:
- Provides a designated point of contact within the council
- Provides a source of information and advice on a wide range of issues
- Enables groups to have an idea of what the town council are doing
- Helps promote their group
- Helps some groups feel part of the wider community
- What does the service mean to the council?
The service helps the council:
- gain a first hand knowledge of the community group and it's activities
- assist groups to succeed in their aims, creating a vibrant and active community in the process
- disseminate information on council activities and policies
Calne Town Council Annual Report 2008/09
Calne Town Council Annual Return 31.3.09
Calne Town Council Accounts 2008/9
Calne Town Council Accounts 2008/9 Part2
