To assist in the working of the Council there are a number of smaller groups of Councillors who focus on different areas of the village. Each committee has a Chairman and can meet as required. The committee then report back to the full Council and make recommendations for discussion and decision.
Planning and Environment - meets monthly to view and discuss planning applications and any environmental issues in the village.
Chairman - Max Alexander
Parish Rooms – this Committee oversee the running of the building which is used as the office for the Parish Clerk and the meeting room for Parish Council meetings. The rooms are also available for hire.
Chairman - Val Clare
Playing Fields – this Committee are responsible for the maintenance of the Playing Fields and Millennium Green on Hopwell Road.
Chairman - Chris Wheatley
Leisure Green – this area of open space is off Derby Road. It has a Multi-use games area and small play area and is home to the buildings used by the 1st Draycott and Wilne Scout Group, the Draycott and Long Eaton Table tennis club and the Army Cadets.
Chairman - Bob Rogerson
St Chad’s Water Local Nature Reserve – is on the outskirts of the village at Church Wilne. The area was created following gravel extraction and has benefited from improvements to paths, seating and car parking.
Chairman - Alan Wilson
Cemetery – the Cemetery is on Hopwell Road and has been improved in recent years. The committee are also responsible for the War Memorial on Station Road.
Chairman - Merle Selwood
Finance – this committee consists of the Chairman and vice-Chairman of the other committees and meets to plan the annual budget and other financial matters as required.
Chairman - Jeff Clare