Parish Council Committees

Parish Council Meetings

Parish Council Meetings take place on the first Monday of every month (except August). Where possible, the meeting is attended by all of the Parish Councillors (elected representatives) and hosted by a ‘Chair’ and ‘Vice Chair’. Every meeting has a fixed format and an agenda is published in advance. Members of the public may attend the Parish Council meeting and have an opportunity to comment during an open session. All meetings agendas and minutes are made available to the public and are available here.
Standing Committees
Two ‘Standing Committees’ meet to discuss Parish Council finances and planning issues in greater depth. Meetings are held monthly and agendas and minutes can be viewed here.
Subcommittees

There are currently three ‘Subcommittees’ operating within the Parish Council. Each subcommittee holds its own meeting and publishes a separate agenda and meeting minutes. Subcommittees meetings are held to discuss a specific local amenity. They are made up of a smaller number of Councillors and (where appropriate) interested third parties. The frequency of meetings varies (usually a few times a year).

Working Groups
Working Groups are brought together to discuss larger projects that have a long-term impact on the Parish. These projects are too large in scope to be covered in detail at the Parish Council meeting and are usually temporary in nature. Working Groups can be made up of both Councillors and interested third parties (usually local residents). The number of group members and frequency of meetings will vary according to the size and importance of the project.

Standing Committees

Finance
Meeting at least 6 times each year the Finance & General Purposes (F & GP) committee is responsible for the procurement and upkeep of parish assets.
Meeting Frequency
Members
Documents

Planning

Planning

The Planning committee reviews planning applications within the Parish and makes recommendations to Leeds City Council Planning.

Meeting Frequency
Members
Documents

Subcommittees

Barwick Allotments off Chapel Lane are owned and managed by the Parish Council.  Details of how to obtain a plot can be obtained from the Clerk to the Council. An excellent site with water and car parking available to all residents of both villages.
Documents
The Sports Pavilion at Scholes is managed by the Parish Council. It is available to hire and makes a great venue for small events and childrens’ parties.
Meeting Frequency
Parish Council Members
Other Members
Documents

Playing Fields Committee

Barwick Sports Fields

Representatives from Mount Saint Mary’s Football Club, Barwick Village Hall, Barwick and Scholes Cricket Clubs, Barwick Tennis Club, Barwick Allotments, Barwick and Scholes Bowling Clubs and Scholes 1st Scouts attend this bi-annual meeting to present their reports.

Meeting Frequency
Parish Council Members
Third Party Members
Documents

Hall Tower Field Subcommittee

This subcommittee is in the process of being formed.

Peace Flame Subcommittee

Parish Council Members
Third Party Members

Scholes Lodge Field Subcommittee

Meeting Frequency
Parish Council Members
Third Party Members
Documents

Working Groups

East Leeds Orbital Road (ELOR)

East Leeds Orbital Route
A joint group of residents and councillors to meet with the ELOR team so as to provide a link between the parish and the construction team.
Meeting Frequency
Members
Third Party Members

Neighbourhood Plan Review

Meeting Frequency
Members
Third Party Members
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