What does this committee do? 

This committee supports community wellbeing and looks after facilities and services. 

 

Who is on the committee? 

Chairperson

Councillor Emma Pike

Deputy Chairperson

Councillor Anna Casey-Cox 

Members

Mayor and all councillors

 

Key responsibilities

  • Oversees community, recreation, and environmental strategies
  • Decides on grants and public art funding
  • Monitors community wellbeing 

 

Read the terms of reference for this committee

Community Grants Subcommittee

 

 

What does this subcommittee do? 

This is a subcommittee of the Community Committee. This subcommittee decides how community grants are given out. 

 

Who is on the subcommittee? 

Chairperson

Councillor Anna Casey-Cox

Deputy Chairperson

Councillor Emma Pike

Members

Councillor Rachel Karalus Councillor Robbie Neha Councillor Jamie Strange  

 

Key responsibilities

  • Approves grants for community projects and services 
  • Engages with the community about grants 

 

Read the terms of reference for this subcommittee

Dog Control Hearings Subcommittee

 

 

What does this subcommittee do? 

This is a subcommittee of the Community Committee. This subcommittee hears from people who disagree with dog control decisions and makes the final decision. 

 

Who is on the subcommittee? 

Chairperson

Councillor Emma Pike

Deputy Chairperson

Councillor Mesh Macdonald 

Members

Councillor Anna Casey-Cox
Councillor Leo Liu
Councillor Robbie Neha

 

Key responsibilities

  • Decides on objections under the Dog Control Act 1996 

 

Read the terms of reference for this subcommittee

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Last updated 10 December 2025