Weston-super-Mare Town Council

Planning Committee
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Grove House
Committee Agendas & Minutes

Grants & Governance Sub- committee
2024-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
Reports to: Finance and General Purposes Committee
Role: To deal with all Grant Applications received by council including but not limited to Small and Voluntary applications, Community Events applications, Weston in Bloom applications and Youth Council applications (as required). In addition to oversee the governance and monitoring of all Service Level Agreements.
Committee Structure, calendar of meetings, committee membership & terms of reference – JUNE 2024

Heritage Arts & Culture Committee
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Weston Museum

Policy & Finance Committee
2024-02-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Weston Museum

Tourism & Leisure Committee
2024-02-27 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-09 14:30 - 16:30 | The Blakehay Theatre, 20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JZ, United Kingdom

Planning Committee
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Blakehay Theatre, 20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1JZ, United Kingdom

Community Services Committee
2024-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Weston Museum

Town Council Meeting
2024-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Weston Museum

Annual Town Meeting
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Blakehay Theatre, 20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JZ, United Kingdom
Date: 29th April 2024
Location: Blakehay Theatre
Time: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
What’s on the Agenda?
Your Voice Matters: Share your bright ideas, burning questions, and Weston wishes.
Meet & Greet: Rub shoulders with Weston Town Council’s dedicated officers and councillors who are all ears when it comes to your thoughts.
A Dash of Laughter: Our chair for the evening, the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, who teams up with the insightful comedian, Becky Walsh, to guide us through a lineup of local speakers sharing their stories and victories.
Mingle Time: Enjoy light nibbles and refreshing drinks in the Blakehay Theatres Bar from 6.00pm
Be Part of the Conversation
This isn’t just any annual meeting; it’s your golden ticket to being ‘in the know’ and playing an active role in shaping our town’s future. From the preservation of the Old Town Quarry to sprouting new play areas, your input lights our way.

Ceremony of Mayor Making
2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ, United Kingdom

Amenities, Culture & Leisure Committee
2024-07-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
The overall purpose of this standing committee is to discharge effectively and economically the Council’s duties in the spheres of its community, leisure and cultural amenities and activities.

(Cancelled)Town Council
2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
Members of the public are welcome to attend full Town Council meetings.
A Town Council meeting, may not sound like the most interesting way to spend your evening. However, listening to the councillors from different political parties you are likely to learn more about them than from a flyer that comes through the door at election time. More importantly, you can request to speak at the meeting by contacting admin@wsm-tc.gov.uk and they can learn about the issues that matter to you.

Planning & Environment Committee
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
The overall purpose of this standing committee is: (a) to ensure informed local knowledge is brought to bear on planning and licensing applications and to convey those views in a timely way to the appropriate authority; (b) to ensure local knowledge is brought to bear in relation to highway, road safety and transportation matters affecting the Town Council’s geographical area and (c) to contribute to the formation of planning policies both locally and nationally.
Committee Structure, calendar of meetings, committee membership & terms of reference – JUNE 2024

Grants & Governance Sub- committee
2024-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
Reports to: Finance and General Purposes Committee
Role: To deal with all Grant Applications received by the council including but not limited to Small and Voluntary applications, Community Events applications, Weston in Bloom applications and Youth Council applications (as required). In addition to oversee the governance and monitoring of all Service Level Agreements.

Finance & General Purposes Committee
2024-08-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
The overall purpose of this standing committee is to ensure that the council’s finances, resources and statutory obligations are conducted in accordance with legislation, statutory regulations and good practice, and to administer services, which are not the responsibility of the other standing committees.

Creating a Community Arboretum with John Parker
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Front Room Theatre, 13 Central Walk, S23 1FF
Join Us for an Engaging Evening with Arboricultural Expert John Parker who will be talking to us about creating a community arboretum.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 18th September
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Front Room 13 Central Walk, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1FF
Weston Tree and Plant Group is thrilled to announce our upcoming meeting which will feature the distinguished John Parker, Chief Executive Officer of the Arboricultural Association. With a career spanning key roles and numerous accolades in the field of arboriculture, John is set to provide an evening rich with insights and inspiration.
About John Parker:

Current Role: CEO of the Arboricultural Association
Past Roles: Technical Director at the Arboricultural Association (Aug 2019 – Jul 2021)
Leadership: President of the UK & Ireland chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
Global Influence: Member of the European Forum on Urban Forestry International Steering Group and UK representative on the European Arboricultural Council
Expertise: Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Forester, Associate Member of the Royal Society of Biology
Acclaimed Speaker: Frequent presenter at national and international conferences, including a TED Talk titled “Why Trees are Better than People” (available on YouTube)

Webinar Chair: Led the Arboricultural Association webinar series from Spring 2020, reaching a global audience on diverse topics
Past Leadership: Former Executive Committee member of the London Tree Officers Association, Chair from 2016-2018
Recognition: Named Young European Urban Forester of the Year in 2018, and one of the 25 Most Influential People in Horticulture by Pro Landscaper Magazine in 2022
Community Engagement: Founder of the Stonehouse Community Arboretum, Trustee of the Doverow Hill Trust, and former Trustee of the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum (2020-2022)
John is passionate about public engagement, green equity, and the multifaceted benefits of trees, particularly their social and cultural value. His extensive experience and dedication to urban forestry and arboriculture make him a compelling speaker you won’t want to miss.
Booking https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a-community-arboretum-with-john-parker-tickets-922750049237
We look forward to seeing you there!

Town Council
2024-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW

Personnel Committee
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Weston Town Council Office, 32 Waterloo Street, BS23 1LW
The overall purpose of this committee is to effectively and efficiently discharge the Council’s duties as an Employer.
