Roles
Chair
The Chair is in charge during council meetings, a post that is recognised in law, and has a duty to ensure that all decisions are lawful and should take steps to involve all Councillors in discussion. When a vote is tied, the Chair has a second or casting vote, ensuring that a decision is made.
Role holder: Cllr Val Curtis
Vice-chair
The Vice-chair deputises in all aspects of the Chair’s role when required.
Role holder: Cllr Gareth Hawkes
Webmaster
The webmster is responsible for the website.
Role holder: Cllr Gareth Hawkes
Committees
Personnel Committee
The personnel committee looks after all matters relating to Parish Council employees.
Committee chair: Cllr John Ricketts,
Committee members: Cllr Scott Wichall
Working Parties
Data Protection and Governance
This group deals with all aspects of Data Protection and Governance. It also looks after the website which plays an important role in the transparency of the parish.
Working party chair: Cllr Gareth Hawkes
Working party members: Cllr Val Curtis, Cllr Debbie Kay.
Planning Working Party
The planning working party looks at Planning Applications on behalf of the Parish Council. It will present a proposed response to the council. It will also respond directly if an application is not contentious. Members of the working party represent the parish at planning related meetings with Swindon Borough Council, and other external organsiations.
Working party chair: Cllr Gareth Hawkes
Working party members: Cllr Val Curtis, Cllr Scott Wichall, Cllr Steve May
Swindon Area Committee of the Wiltshire Association of Local Councils
Parish representatives: Cllr Val Curtis, Cllr Gareth Hawkes
Associated organisations
Covingham Flood Group
Although Covingham Flood Group is a separate organisation it presents a report to Parish Council.
The following councillors are also members of Covingham Flood Group: Cllr Gareth Hawkes, Cllr Val Curtis, Cllr John Ricketts