Committees and panels

We have a number of key committees that either focus on an important council function, or on more strategic matters.

We also have a number of smaller committees and panels, which consider issues in detail at scheduled meetings. They then make any decisions or recommendations to the Cabinet or Full Council.

Cabinet The Cabinet includes the Leader of the Council and other senior members, each of whom has responsibility for a particular council service or group of services.

Chelmsford Policy Board This Board is responsible for reviewing existing council policies, developing new ones and making policy recommendations to the Cabinet and Council as appropriate.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee The Overview and Scrutiny Committee's role is to act as a channel for public involvement in the activities of the Council and public bodies operating in Chelmsford, such as the Police and other partner organisations.

Planning Committee This Committee makes decisions on about 3% of the planning applications received by the Council. All other applications are decided by the Director of Sustainable Communities, under delegated powers.

Other committees and panels Find out more about the other committees and panels we have, which focus on a specific council functions and make recommendations to the Cabinet or Full Council.