Community, People & Equalities Policy Development Group

The Community, People & Equalities Policy Development Group assists the Council and Cabinet in developing its budget and policy framework. It focuses on engaging with communities, ensuring equity and respect for all, and protecting vulnerable residents.

The group undertakes preparatory work for policy development, reviews the performance of other public bodies, and scrutinises issues related to gazetteer management, land charges, emergency planning, parish liaison, community engagement, grants, external health and safety, equalities, local welfare assistance, air quality, contaminated land, licensing, food and water control, pollution, noise control, poverty premium strategies, and benefits.