Liskeard Town Council Committees Overview
Schedule of Meetings and Representation on Outside Bodies
Communications and Engagement
Chair: Nick Craker
Vice Chair: Annette Lee-Julian
The Communications and Engagement Committee is responsible for the management of the website, Council publications including the Lyskerrys magazine, the operation of the Tourist Information Centre, all aspects of tourism in the town, engagement with the public, the planning of civic events, the upkeep of Council trailer and signage within the town.
The Communication and Engagement Committee is also responsible for conducting and regulating the affairs of the Museum under the strategic direction of the trustees and in accordance with appropriate regulations.
The Committee meets every two months.
Facilities
Chair: Julian Smith
Vice Chair: Richard Dorling
The Facilities Committee is responsible for managing the usage, care, maintenance and upkeep of the Public Hall, the Guildhall Complex, the Forester’s Hall Complex, the Fountain, the War Memorial, the Pipe Well and Allotments.
The Committee meets every two months.
Finance, Economic Development and General Purposes
Chair: Simon Cassidy
Vice Chair: Christina Whitty
The Finance and General Purposes Committee is responsible for the co-ordination of and periodic review of the Council’s Strategic Affairs. This includes the preparation of the recommended annual precept, forward financial planning for the Council, the recommendation of capital projects expenditure and the remuneration of the staff. It also includes public safety matters including CCTV liaising with other bodies (Police, Cornwall Council etc), the consideration, recommendations and approval of grants and awards made by the council and the obtaining of grants from outside bodies.
The Committee’s business is being dealt with at the monthly Full Council meetings in a trial basis.