Following on from the Strategic Plan, the Town Council's Committee Structure changed in May 2015. The aim was to make decision-making clearer and more accountable.

The Committees are:

COUNCIL
Meets the second Monday of every month. All 20 members.

COUNCIL (PLANNING)
Meets every three weeks on a Wednesday. All 20 members.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Meets every other month on a Wednesday. 9 - 12 Members.

PROPERTY AND AMENITIES
Meets every other month on a Wednesday. 9 - 12 Members.

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Meets every other month on a Wednesday. 9 - 12 Members.

STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKING GROUP
Meets up to 6 times per year. 8-10 Members.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING STEERING GROUP 
Meets up to 12 times per year. 5-6 Members plus around 4 external representatives.

COMMUNITY AWARDS PANEL
Meet as required. 4-5 Members.

STAFFING PANEL
Meets as required. 5 Members.

APPEALS PANEL
Meets as required. 5 Members, who cannot be on staffing panel.

METHUEN HALL TRUST (Charity Reg. No. 222278)
Meets immediately after every Council Meeting. All 20 Members.

ACCOUNTS SUB COMMITTEE
Meets before each Council Meeting. 4 Members plus 2 reserves.