Committees

Recommendations and decisions about how the council works are taken by a number of different committees.

All of our 61 councillors meet monthly at Full Council to make key decisions about policy and other issues.

Many day-to-day decisions are taken by The Executive, which is made up of eight councillors, or Executive Members, who have specific responsibilities for particular services.

Our Overview and Scrutiny Panels take a closer look at our policies, decisions and performance and are made up of councillors who ensure the council is accountable.

Our Planning and Regulatory Committee has overall responsibility for planning decisions, Listed Building consent and the regulatory functions of the council.

Our Area Committees mainly make decisions on planning applications within specific areas of North Somerset. They also hear the views of parish councils and the public.

Licensing matters are considered by our Licensing Committee while the conduct of individual councillors is overseen by our Standards Committee.

For more information contact our Democratic Services.