THE MERGER of two Bishop’s Waltham Parish Council committees is complete.

In a bid for greater efficiency, the council proposed joining the Buildings Committee and the Sports and Recreation Committee last month.

Cllr Terry Wilson suggested the committee be known as the Halls and Grounds Committee. At the last parish meeting on Tuesday (May 14), the proposal was seconded by chair Judy Marsh.

Cllr Wilson had previously described his “frustration” at a lack of communication between the two committees.

The new body will function on a 12-month trial basis.