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Governance and Resources Committee

Monday, June 24, 2024

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location

Council Chamber

Chair
Cllr Margaret North
Explanation

You are hereby summoned to an ordinary meeting of the Governance and Resources (G&R) Committee which is to be held on Monday 24 June 2024 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay to transact the business contained in the attached agenda and associated papers.

Agenda documents

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Agenda items

  1. 1

    To receive and accept apologies for absence

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6
    Objective 3.1 – Oversee and scrutinise the effective and efficient operation of the Council
  7. 6.A

    To receive, note and consider any planning for the forthcoming budget setting process to include timelines.

  8. 6.B

    To receive, note and consider any matters within the Assertion Report.

  9. 6.C

    To receive, consider and make decisions/recommendations on the vehicle report (report to follow if not attached)

    • Recommend to Full Council the retrospective release from General Fund to cover the costs of purchasing the Environment Service Vehicles (this was undertaken as part of the budget setting process, but no formal recommendation was made to Full Council as per Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.
  10. 7
    Objective 3.2 – Oversee and scrutinise Town Council finances in accordance with Financial Regulations
  11. 7.A

    To receive and note the report.

  12. 8

    To receive, note and make any decisions on the Corporate Plan Survey Findings Report as well as any relevant decisions on this project.

  13. 9
    Objective 3.9 - Identify appropriate projects for s106 and CIL funding
  14. 9.A

    To agree Terms of Reference for the establishment of a working party who will be responsible for providing a written report with recommendations for consideration.

  15. 9.B

    To receive, consider and determine any recommendations from Committees.

  16. 9.B.i

    Recommendation:


    It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr M North and
    RESOLVED for Officers to explore and cost out a playpark to be situated at Mount Wise Gardens. Ringfencing £50,000 of CIL funding for this project and to RECOMMEND this to G&R. all following the correct devolution process.

  17. 10
    Objective 3.10 - Establish devolution opportunities and negotiate outcomes with Cornwall Council
  18. 10.A

    (i) To review and adopt the Terms of Reference for Devolution working party who will be responsible for providing a written report with recommendations for consideration.


    (ii) To receive, note and consider any reports including recommendations as below:

    • E&F Recommendation -  Mount Wise Gardens Play Area Project
  19. 11

    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

  20. 12

    To receive, consider and make any decisions in relation to items referred to this committee from Full Council or another Committee (subject to such items being outlined on the agenda)

  21. 13
    Governance and Accountability
  22. 13.A

    To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the draft Terms of Reference (recommendations to go to Full Council for adoption).

  23. 14

    To resolve that pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

  24. 14.A

    To receive, note and make any decisions on the confidential Debtor's Report (report to follow if not attached).

  25. 14.B

    To receive, note and make a decision on the Mayoral Expenses Report.

  26. 14.C

    To receive an update and consider the appointment of a 1 year AAT Level 2 Accounts Assistant as per budget

  27. 15

    Urgent items for information and discussion only.


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

  28. 16

    The next G&R Committee meeting is to take place on Monday 30 September 2024 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Marcus Hill, Newquay.
    Future Meeting Dates:
    25 November 2024
    24 February 2025
    28 April 2025