The Standing Committee shall be known as the Environment and Property Committee or the E&P Committee, and hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”.
The Committee is authorised by Buckingham Town Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) to take responsibility for all matters described at items 3 and 4 below. The Committee is authorised to progress all items within its delegated budget but any other proposed expenditure that has not already been authorised shall first be referred to the Council for approval.
Making recommendations to the Council following any investigation or review of any matter relating to the protection and improvement of Buckingham Town environment; Ensuring the proper maintenance of all street furniture owned by or supplied by the Council, and to recommend the purchase of additional or replacement street furniture where appropriate. In this context, “street furniture” includes waste bins, dog bins, seating and planters; Managing all aspects of upkeep and maintenance of Brackley Road Cemetery, Chandos Park, Bourton Park, the Ken Tagg play area, Railway Walk, the Circular Walk, Church Hill, the green at Gawcott, the Town Council offices and any other land or property acquired by the Council; Liaising with County and District Councils and other relevant agencies on the maintenance of items falling within their remit, including footpaths, pavements, cycle-ways, roads, waterways, horticultural and arboriculture works, play areas, play equipment and areas of open public space.
Making recommendations to the Council following any investigation or review of any matter relating to the purchase, sale or disposal of land or property; Obtaining such professional advice as deemed necessary to ensure the protection of the Council in respect of 4.1. above; Analysing any compulsory purchase proposals and advise the Council accordingly; Ensuring that any works carried out on the Council’s behalf are completed as specified, or otherwise completed to a satisfactory standard; Taking forward any other matters concerning land or property as required by the Council.