Every year Heanor & Loscoe Town Council holds an Annual Town Meeting. This is not a Council Meeting, it is a meeting of the town electors.
Annual Town Meeting
Find out more about the Annual Town Meeting and download copies of the meetings agendas, papers and reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Annual Town Meeting?
There can be, and often is, confusion between the Annual Town Meeting and the Annual Town Council Meeting. All Town and Parish Councils throughout England are required by law to hold an Annual Town Meeting, which must take place between 1 March and the 1 June (inclusive). Meetings should not commence before 6pm.
What is the purpose of the Annual Town Meeting?
The purpose of the meeting is to give the Town Council, and other local organisations an opportunity to let local residents know what they have been doing over the past year. The meeting is also an opportunity for electors to have a say on anything they consider valuable to the people of the Parish.
What else happens at the meeting?
The meeting can also be an opportunity for local groups, clubs, societies and other voluntary and statutory organisations to provide an exhibition and/or have representatives from the group address those present at the meeting about the work they do and what they are involved in.
Who can attend the meeting?
The Annual Town Meeting is for all electors of the Parish. It is not a meeting of the Town Council. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting however, only registered electors of the parish may speak and vote during the meeting.
Will minutes of the meeting be taken?
Minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Town Meeting shall be drawn up. The minutes shall be reviewed and signed at the next Annual Town Meeting.
How long will the meeting last?
The length of the meeting is dependent on the number of electors present, the number of questions asked and the discussion that is raised.
Where can I get copies of papers for the meeting?
The agenda calling the meeting is published 7 clear days before the meeting. The agenda is available on the Town Council’s website. If you would like to receive printed copies, contact the Clerk’s Office.