On this page you can find information about what a Community Governance Review is, its purpose who can initiate it and how it is undertaken.
A Community Governance Review (CGR) is the process used to consider whether existing parish council arrangements should be changed in any way, or new arrangements should be introduced, with the purpose of ensuring that the arrangements reflect the identity and interests of the local community, whilst also ensuring the arrangements are as effective and convenient as possible.
CGR’s are conducted in accordance with the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and can be initiated by the principal council, the parish/town council or by a petition from local electors.
A Terms of Reference must be published at the start of a CGR. This sets out the area under review, the purpose of the review, the issues that will be considered, the procedure and a timetable.
Consultation must take place with local people, and any other person or body that could reasonably be expected to have an interest in the review and consideration must be given to all representation received.
A legal order must be made to implement any changes to community governance.
The review must be completed within 12 months of the Council publishing the Terms of Reference.
More detailed information on CGR’s is available on the Government website - Community governance reviews: guidance - GOV.UK
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of the existing Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council and part of the surrounding area.
Details of the area included within the review and a basic timeline can be found within the Terms of Reference document below. You can also find maps detailing the review area below:
The initial public consultation takes place between 20th April and 31st May. Representations can be made by competing this consultation form - Saltburn, Marske and New Marske CGR consultation form or by email to elections@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or by post to Electoral Services, Civic Centre, Ridley Street, Redcar, TS10 1TD
Copies of these documents can be inspected, or obtained upon request from Redcar Civic Centre during regular opening hours (Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm)