Our Vision
To develop and sustain the town of Deal as a thriving place in which to live, work, and visit.
Our town has a rich heritage, a strong sense of identity, and a community spirit which reflects the large number of organisations which gives the town its rich fabric. But no town can rest on its past. We need to ensure that Deal is placed firmly on the map in terms of growing our local economy, developing Deal as a tourist destination, and improving the environment and quality of life for residents, workers and visitors.
The Town Council
A Town Council is responsible for the services it provides. It establishes policies for action and decides, through it's committees how to raise and spend money on behalf of the community. It is responsible for spending public money lawfully and without risk, and for achieving the best value for money.
The Town Council is the tier of Local Government closest to the people. It is made up of individual Councillors who contribute to the work of the whole Council by:
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suggesting ideas
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engaging in constructive debate
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responding to the needs and views of the community
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representing their constituents
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behaving in an ethical way and being open about interests
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commenting on proposals to ensure the best outcome
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voting to enable the Council to make decisions
No individual Councillor (including the Chairman) can make a decision on behalf of the Council. The Council as a body decides whether to work in partnership with other organisations and can agree to serve on other bodies. When working in partnership, Councillors often represent the Council as a corporate body.