Environment and Facilities Committee

To receive and accept apologies for absence

To receive Declarations of Interest and Dispensations awarded in respect of items on the agenda

To take as read and confirm as accurate the minutes of the meeting held on:

To discuss or note any matters arising from the minutes under item 3 (for information only)

To receive previously notified public questions, followed by verbal questions (if technologically possible) from attending electors of Newquay.

In line with Standing Order 3(e), members of the public may make representations, answer questions and give evidence at a meeting which they are entitled to attend in respect of the business on the agenda of the meeting.

In line with Standing Order 3(f), the time allowed under this item is 15 minutes unless directed by the Chair.

In line with Standing Order 3(g), members of the public shall not speak for more than 3 minutes.

To discuss and make any decisions on supporting the Coastal Communities Project and permissions on the installation of signage.

To discuss both current and forthcoming funding opportunities, assess, prioritise, and support projects that align with the strategic objectives of the E&F committee which contribute towards delivering the key priorities set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan 2024–2028

To discuss and make any decisions over Newquay Town Council acting as Guarantor for the Crantock Community Gardens lease.

To discuss and make any decisions on the public consultation for the Mount Wise Gardens Play Area.

To note and discuss the report from Newquay in Bloom Report.

[E01] Protect and Enhance Green Spaces - Ensure green spaces are maintained and improved.

[E03] Increase Biodiversity - Create more opportunities for wildlife across council properties.

[E09] Address Cleanliness & Maintenance - Tackle graffiti, overgrown spaces, insufficient waste collection, and littering.

To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the report.

To discuss and make any decisions on the Doorstep Green Finance Report recommendations.

[C13] Ensure Toilet Accessibility - Maintain clean, safe public toilets and increase signposts to them.

[Q01] Optimise Revenue Ethically - Generate income sustainably across council estates.

To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the report.

To discuss and make any decisions on the Roof Survey Finance Report recommendations.

To discuss and make any decisions on additional storage space for users of the Community Room at Mount Wise Centre.

To discuss and make any decisions on matters appertaining to assets and public conveniences specifically relating to;

• Status/Update of Footfall Counters on Public Conveniences
• Status/Update on Contactless/Coin Machine Upgrades and future planned projects
• South Fistral Car Park Advertising and Income
• Maintenance of assets in Autumn/Winter

To receive, consider and make any decisions in relation to correspondence to the committee which has not been otherwise dealt with outside of the meetings.

Items for information and discussion only.

Any questions asked under this item by members are likely to be responded to at the next meeting.

That under section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and accredited representatives of newspapers be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act by virtue of the paragraph specified against the item.

The following Part 1, Schedule 12A paragraph(s) outline the reason this information is exempt (only one paragraph is required to justify this):

(3) Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

AND/OR

(4) Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.

To discuss and make any decisions on matters appertaining to assets and public conveniences specifically relating to;

• Review of Income/Expenditure of Public Conveniences
• Review of Seasonal Operations for Public Conveniences
• Status/Update of the Pentire Headland Toilet Facility following transfer of the Car Park to Cornwall Heritage Trust
• Jet Washing/Drain Clearance of Public Conveniences

To discuss and make any decisions on the Options Appraisal Report on the Library Roof.

The next E&F Committee meeting is to take place on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 7pm in a location to be confirmed.