Community Governance Review - stage 2 - Arlesey

Responses from consultation

Town council: to increase number to 9

5 responses

Comments:

“10”

“9. The Council needs more councillors to help share the admin load and provide a more diverse representation of the community. If we don’t get candidates, at least we haven’t precluded possible interest.”

“The council does very little for the community, beyond statutory obligations. More councillors may help them take on more projects, even one project would be a start.”

“25”

Feedback received through the public consultation indicated a preference to increase the number of councillors. This view has been considered alongside the working group’s rationale to ensure that any final draft recommendation reflects the aims of the terms of reference as well as the views of the community.

Draft recommendations

1. that the parish name of Arlesey should remain unchanged
2. that the number of parish councillors on Arlesey Town Council is increased from 7 to 9

Reason for recommendations

The recommendation to increase the number of councillors is made in accordance with the response of the town council to ensure effective and convenient local government and to improve representation and enhance community engagement and cohesion.