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Burntwood Town Council is one of the largest Town Council’s in the country with a rising population approaching 30,000 according to the 2001 Census.
The Town Council has the same functions as a Parish Council, including consultation and recommendation on planning applications, grant aid and championing the cause of local organisations or groups where support is needed for the benefit of the community. The Town Council places great emphasis on community safety and has been at the forefront of establishing and funding many projects including new street lighting, CCTV and the Community Development Worker for Burntwood (jointly funded by the Town Council, Lichfield District Council and HomeZone).
The Town Council also administers Burntwood Cemetery. The cemetery, which opened in 2007, is situated on St Matthews Road, Burntwood.
The Council has 22 elected Members, who are elected for a four year term, and who cover seven individual wards. The Town Council meets six times annually and on such other occasions as are deemed necessary. There are eleven meetings of the Planning Applications Committee each year. The following Committes also meet at various times eacy year: Grant Aid Committee, Best Value Committee, Personnel Committee, Burntwood Wakes Committee and Burial Grounds Sub-Committee.
The Town Council applied successfully to become a Quality Parish Council in Spring 2008 - Quality Status was awarded in June 2008 and the certificate was presented to the Town Council on 17 July 2008 by Vivien Evans, Chief Executive of the Staffordshire Parish Councils' Association.
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings and further information, including the names and addresses of Councillors can be found on the website or by telephoning 01543 677166.