The principal committee of the Council has responsibility for oversight of the Council's finances.

It meets to frame budgetary proposals each year and receives monthly statements of the Council's financial position. It recommends expenditure not covered by existing delegations. It has executive power over the disposal of substantial grants to local bodies.

A document outlining details of the Criteria applying to requests for financial assistance can be downloaded HERE

It has oversight of the Council's property portfolio and has had particular concern for the letting of the Market Hall. It has referred to it all matters which are not the specific responsibility of other committees.

 

 

The last meeting was held on Thursday 5th August 2010. Please note that all minutes are draft until approved at the next meeting,
The minutes of the last meeting can be downloaded here.

The next full meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee will be held on Thursday 16th September 2010 at 7.00pm