The Parish council has nine (9) committees each with a specific area of responsibility which are summarised below. More detailed descriptions of each committees responsibilities can be found the committee specific pages.
Central Goudhurst
Achieve a sustainable solution for long, medium and short stay parking
Burial Board
Managing interments with our Parish cemetery
Business and Communications
Promoting Goudhurst for tourism and business and improving communication across our community
Youth
Support and promote recreational projects to occupy and inspire young people in the Parish
Policy
Preparing annual budgets, annual review of Council’s Standing Orders, Finance Regulations, insurance cover, banking arrangements, and the Clerk’s remuneration, employment conditions an job description.
Our budget and spending
Our budget (precept) is raised each year as part of the residential and business rates collection.
Our responsibilities
The Parish Council supports the community and is directly responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the fabric of our community. We are working to make our Parish a great place to live, work and to visit.