Full Council
What we do
Parish and Town Councils are the first tier of local government. The Full Council is the main decision-making body of Edenbridge Town Council. It agrees the Council’s Standing Orders and its broad policies and objectives, and oversees the work of all committees. Councils provide numerous services for their community to meet local needs, make representation on issues to other local government authorities and organisations, and work to improve the community wellbeing.
How we work
The Council must hold at least four meetings each year, one of which is to be its annual meeting held in May. The Town Council holds at least six Full Council meetings each year, plus its committee meetings.
An agenda is published at least three clear days in advance - both on this website and on the noticeboard outside Church House - so residents can see what will be discussed. The minutes are published on the website following the meeting and are subject to approval at the next Council meeting.
Why it matters
Full Council is where the key decisions about the town’s direction and priorities are made. It ensures the Council’s work reflects community needs and provides accountability for how public resources are used.
Who’s involved
All 15 elected (or co-opted) councillors attend Full Council meetings, supported by the Town Clerk.
Get involved
Meetings are held in public and open to the public, and residents are welcome to attend. There is a public questions section on the agenda where anyone can ask questions or make statements about items on the agenda. Councillors will take comments in to account when considering agenda items.