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Decision making

Decisions are made at meetings of the cabinet, council or at committee and sub-committee meetings

Most decisions are taken by the cabinet comprising the Leader and nine other Conservative councillors. Some decisions, such as changes to the constitution, electoral issues and approval of major policy documents are taken by the Full Council. Decisions on planning applications are taken by the Planning Committee. Decisions on applications for public entertainment, premises, hackney carriage and private hire licences are taken by the Licensing and Safety Committee or one of its sub-committees.

Some decisions are taken by officers under a scheme of delegation from Cabinet, Council or Committees.

The council also has four Overview and Scrutinty Committees. These committees review services provided by the council and some partner bodies such as the NHS Trusts in Medway and the Community Safety Partnership make recommendation for improvements to Cabinet, Council or other organisations.

 

For more information contact Council Office by telephone: 01634 332760 or by email: democratic.services@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Council Office, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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