COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITY
The Parish Council operate a committee system to assist in the day to day operation of the Parish Council. All committees meet on a regular basis and the dates of these meetings can be found on this website under the heading FUTURE MEETINGS. Five main committees are in place and deal with the following matters:
Finance & Policy
Responsibility to oversee the finances of the Parish Council, including the budget setting process, receipt and payment of monies, Council tax (precept) requirements and HR related matters.
Parish Centre
Deals with all issue that relate to the running of the Springfield Parish Centre, located in St. Augustine's Way, Springfield, as well as Parish Council events.
Environment
Responsible for Chelmer Village Green, Bus shelters, litter bins, seats, dog bins, hanging baskets.
Leisure
Playschemes, Footpaths, Liaison with Chelmer Village Hall Management Committee, Allotments and notice boards.
Planning
Consultees on all planning applications made to Chelmsford Borough Council, appeals, and enforcement action. All documents considered in assocation with the Local Development Framework and Local Plan.
