Questions about town and parish councils
Follow Councillor Q&A on X/Twitter

Follow us on X/Twitter

0 votes
by (2.3k points)

3 Answers

0 votes
Erm, probably not. What was the action?
by (52.9k points)
0 votes
If it is an action carried out by the PC or on behalf of the PC, it should have been resolved,  or cited in a policy, procedure or Standing Orders - otherwise it could be regarded as illegal. They can only vote to ratify or endorse it, but not to authorise it retrospectively.
by (34.9k points)
0 votes
Some councils, in their standing orders and / or financial regulations authorise the Clerk to spend on an emergency or business critical basis ie, if a tree had fallen and the Clerk needed to get a tree surgeon to make it safe.  It would then be raised at the next council meeting but not for resolution, more for acknowledgment.
by (24.0k points)

Welcome to Town & Parish Councillor Q&A, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. All genuine questions and answers are welcome. Follow us on Twitter to see the latest questions as they are asked - click on the image button above or follow @TownCouncilQA. Posts from new members may be delayed as we are unfortunately obliged to check each one for spam. Spammers will be blacklisted.

You may find the following links useful:

We have a privacy policy and a cookie policy.

Clares Cushions logo Peacock cushion

Clare's Cushions creates beautiful hand made cushions and home accessories from gorgeous comtemporary fabrics. We have a fantastic selection of prints including Sophie Allport and Orla Kiely designs and most covers can be ordered either alone or with a cushion inner. Buying new cushions is an affordable and effective way to update your home interior, they're also a great gift idea. Visit our site now

2,896 questions
5,618 answers
7,949 comments
10,028 users
Google Analytics Alternative