Each committee meets regularly to discuss specific issues, implement decisions or make recommendations to the Full Council. A full list of all meetings can be found here:
Stotfold residents are welcome to attend and speak at meetings - please refer to the Public Participation Policy for more information.
Public Realm Committee
Looks after the cemetery, allotments, parks, open spaces and street lighting. More information can be found here Public Realm 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr LIz Anderson (Chair), Cllr Mary Cooper (Vice Chair), Cllr Andy Bellis, Cllr Sat Dhaliwal, Cllr Steve Hayes, Cllr Jane Hyde, Cllr Lisa Miller, Cllr Brian Saunders, Cllr John Talbot, Cllr Nigel Venneear
Community Engagement
Responsible for the organisation of events, residents' survey and Christmas lights. More information can be found here Community Engagement 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Nigel Venneear (Chair), Cllr Janice Bendell (Vice Chair), Cllr Jos Headington, Cllr LIsa Miller, Cllr Jon Smith, Cllr Bryony Woods
Governance & Resources Committee
Responsible for developing policy, managing budget, staff and administrative issues within the Council. More information can be found here Governance & Resources 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Jos Headington (Chair), Cllr Steve Hayes (Vice Chair), Cllr Liz Anderson, Cllr Janice Bendell, Cllr Mary Cooper, Cllr Danny Matthews, Cllr Jon Smith, Cllr John Talbot, Cllr Nigel Venneear
Buildings Management Committee
Oversees upkeep and improvements of Council buildings and properties. More information can be found here. More information can be found here Buildings Management 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Danny Matthews (Vice Chair), Cllr Andy Bellis, Cllr Janice Bendell, Cllr Mary Cooper, Cllr Jane Hyde, Cllr John Talbot, Cllr Nigel Venneear
Planning Committee
Reviews local planning applications and provides feedback to Central Bedfordshire Council as the relevant Planning Authority. More information can be found here Planning Committee 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Liz Anderson (Chair), Cllr Mary Cooper (Vice Chair), Cllr Janice Bendell, Cllr Sat Dhaliwal, Cllr Steve Hayes, Cllr Jos Headington, Cllr Jane Hyde, Cllr LIsa Miller
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee brings councillors and residents together to review Council services and make recommendations that improve outcomes for the Stotfold community. More information can be found here Overview and Scrutiny 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Jon Smith (Chair), Cllr Janice Bendell, Cllr Jos Headington, Cllr Bryony Woods, John Hole, Lewis Miller, Emily Wearmouth, Matt Westlake