This Committee replaced the Youth and Events Committees on 16th May 2023 and will broaden its focus to cover community engagement and community support, as well as overseeing Council events.
The Committee shall be comprised of 5 Members to be appointed at the Annual Meeting, or when a vacancy arises. Their meeting schedule will be set at the annual council meeting.
The Committee:
Will be responsible for arrangements and management of all council and civic run events including:
Youth Awards
Remembrance Day Parade
Christmas Festivities
Heritage Festival
Centenary celebrations or significant event celebrations such as Jubilees, Anniversaries etc.
2. Will manage the annual event/ engagement budget as set by the Town Council, and will provide reports to the Resources Committee and Full Council.
3. Will liaise with the organisers of other events that the Town Council are involved with to ensure effectiveness of the in terms local community benefit, including:
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Christmas Town
4. will promote community development in the Town and look to utilise council buildings and assets to achieve this.
5. Will encourage two-way communication with residents and organisations. Communication may include, but is not limited to, public meetings, business forums, notice boards, newsletters, electronic technology, councillor surgeries, resident surveys, etc.
6.To understand residents’ and organisations’ opinions and expectations Bishop Auckland Town Council and any concerns or issues that they may have.
7. Will provide reports to Full Council regarding the above.
