5. How we make decisions

5.1 Timetable of council meetings

View the calendar of committee meetings (opens new window).

Please note that meeting dates and times do occasionally change. Please refer to 5.2 below to confirm the details of a particular meeting you wish to attend or contact

5.2 Agendas, officer's reports, background papers and minutes of meetings

Details of all the agendas, papers, reports and minutes are available in our 'Council and Democracy' section. Please note that some of the information may be exempt from publication under the terms of the Local Government Act 1972.

5.3 Major policy proposals and decisions

The relevant committee would agree all major policies and strategies. Details can be found on ourcommittee meetings pages.

Visit the 'council information' pages for a description of the council's decision-making process.

5.4 Facts considered when framing major policies

All major policies and strategies, and the facts and reasons behind them, would be agreed by the relevant committee. Please refer to 5.2.

5.5 Public consultations

We regularly consult with residents, the public and people who use our services.

Find details of current public consultations.