COMMITTEES

The Town Council operates a Committee system, each committee having special duties. Committees meet regularly and make recommendations to the full Council. Policy decisions are made by the full Council. 

Community Assets/Facilities Committee
Car parks, Glebe Recreation Ground, cemeteries, public toilets, play parks, skatepark, Council office, Rushmere depot, boardwalk, War Memorial, sports facilities, benches, bus shelters, allotments, bathing rafts. 
Environment & Community Services Committee
Waste facilities and management, biodiversity and tree planting/stock, crime and safety, events, devolution, footpaths, SSSI, community group support, gate licences, town signage.
Finance & Strategy Committee
Financial management and auditing, forward investments, contingency planning, S106, Neighbourhood Plan, Local Plan, external relations Colchester City Council, Essex County Council. 
Personnel Committee
Staffing issues, wages, expenses, disciplinary and other issues related to staff/councillors, health and safety.
Planning & Highways Committee
To discuss planning applications and forward decisions to Colchester City Council. To consider any highways related issues/information. 

COMMITTEES

WORKING GROUPS

REPRESENTATIVES

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR COMMITTEES/WORKING GROUPS

Community Assets/Facilities Committee (adopted 07/03/24, approved 05/06/25): click here
Environment & Community Services Committee (adopted 07/03/24, approved 05/06/25): click here
Finance & Strategy Committee (adopted 14/07/22, reviewed 13/06/24): click here
Local Plan Working Group (adopted 03/04/25): click here
Personnel Committee (adopted 24/11/22, reviewed 27/02/25, approved 05/06/25): click here
Planning & Highways Committee (adopted 07/03/24, approved 05/06/25): click here

There is also a Waterside Forum run and chaired by Colchester City Council as they manage most of the beach and hard/waterfront area. This Forum is attended by West Mersea Town Council.