Committees
Explore the decision-making bodies of the council — their members, responsibilities, and meeting schedules.
Questions and speaking requests
Submit a question to be raised at a committee meeting or request to speak at a meeting. You can choose the committee on the form.
Ambridge Council
Primary governing body for Ambridge.
Ambridge Trust Board
Management of council charitable assets.
Appeals Committee
Formal appeals body for council decisions.
Audit & Governance
Financial oversight and risk management.
Cabinet
Executive leadership and policy implementation.
Children’s Services
Oversight of children and youth services.
Corporate Parenting Board
Welfare oversight for children in care.
Education Advisory Board
Consultation body for district education.
Education Standards Sub-Committee
The Education Standards Sub-Committee is a consultative body within Ambridge District Council’s governance structure, established to provide focused and sustained attention to the standards of education delivered across the district’s…
Employment & Skills
Job training and unemployment reduction.
Environmental Scrutiny
Environmental impact and green space scrutiny.
Financial Scrutiny Sub-Committee
The Financial Scrutiny Sub-Committee is a specialist body operating beneath the Audit & Governance Committee within Ambridge District Council’s governance structure. Established to provide a deeper and more focused layer…
Fostering & Adoption Sub-Committee
The Fostering & Adoption Sub-Committee is a specialist body nested within the Education Advisory Board, dedicated exclusively to the welfare, educational needs, and overall wellbeing of children in the care…
Health & Adult Social Care
AMB-HSC-008Examines local health services and mental health initiatives. Chaired by Maria Abbott.
Highways & Infrastructure
Road network and infrastructure management.
Housing & Planning
Reviews affordable housing effectiveness and homelessness strategies.
Inclusion & Advocacy Sub-Committee
Ensures council services and public spaces remain accessible to all community members. Chaired by Tariq Khan.
Investigatory & Disciplinary
Disciplinary and investigatory authority.
Jubilee Civic Events Sub-Committee
A dedicated task force responsible for the logistical planning, execution, and safety management of all public celebrations and community gatherings during the 2026 anniversary year.
Legacy Grant Allocation Sub-Committee
A financial working group established to rigorously assess, score, and award the Jubilee Legacy Fund to community-led infrastructure and heritage projects.