- Location
Council Chamber
- Chair
- Cllr Drew Creek
- Explanation
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You are hereby summoned to an ordinary meeting of the Full Council which is to be held on Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay to transact the business contained in the attached agenda and associated papers.
The public livestream link for the meeting is here: LINK
- Agenda documents
Agenda items
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1
To receive and accept apologies for absence.
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2
To receive Declarations of Interest and Dispensations awarded in respect of items on the agenda.
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3
To take as read and confirm as accurate the minutes of the meetings held on:
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3.A
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Decision
It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr S Thomson and
RESOLVED unanimously that the Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 01 October 2025 are a true reflection of the meeting and had been adopted. -
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To discuss or note any matters arising from the minutes under item 3.
This is for information only unless specific matters/items are on the agenda for decision.
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5
To receive, question and note the Police Report (to follow)
Attachment
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6
To receive previously notified public questions 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.
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7
To receive and note the list of Correspondence and to refer or respond accordingly (if any)
Please note any emails or letters that have already been circulated to members will not be included unless a decision is needed that cannot be dealt with outside of Full Council or a committee.
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8
To receive the Mayor’s Announcements (for information only)
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9
To receive and approve the Financial Statements of the Town Council (to follow if not attached).
Attachment
Decision
RESOLVED unanimously to note the payments list totalling £264,169.32 -
10
To receive reports from Newquay Cornwall Councillors and for Town Councillors to raise questions on their report(s) (for information only).
Please note
- Members wishing to raise a ward or divisional issue, should do so direct with the relevant Cornwall Councillor outside the meeting.
- This item allows Cornwall Councillors in Newquay to report on updates to live issues or matters of concern and for members of the Town Council to ask questions on those matters reported on.
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11
To receive and note the following committee minutes/reports and to consider and make decisions on any recommendations and proposals to Full Council contained therein (unless otherwise dealt with at the previous Full Council meeting):
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11.AMinutes of the Governance and Resources (G&R) Committee held:
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11.A.i
Attachment
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11.A.i1
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr D Creek and
RESOLVED unanimously to note the External Auditor’s Report and to RECOMMEND to Full Council for noting.Attachment
Decision
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr D Creek and
RESOLVED unanimously to note the External Auditor’s Report -
11.A.ii
To receive and note the minutes of the Governance and Resources committee.
Attachment
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11.A.ii1
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr D Creek and
RESOLVED unanimously for the Governance & Resources committee retrospectively approves the disposal of the old photocopier via E-waste salvage, as previously notified by email and authorised by the Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer to Recommend disposal to Full CouncilDecision
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr L Wright and
RESOLVED unanimously to retrospectively approve the disposal of the old photocopier via E-waste salvage -
11.A.ii2
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr S Slade and
RESOLVED unanimously to recommend to Full Council to release funds of £1,721.51 for the Doorstep Green See-Saw and the cost comes from the CIL EMR fund.Decision
It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr S Slade and
RESOLVED unanimously to release funds of £1,721.51 for the Doorstep Green See-Saw and the cost comes from the CIL EMR fund. -
11.A.ii3
It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr S Thomson and
RESOLVED unanimously to send a Recommendation from Environment & Facilities Committee to Full Council to commit a further £50,000 from the CIL EMR towards the Mount Wise Play Area ProjectDecision
It was propsoed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr S Slade and
RESOLVED unanimously to commit a further £50,000 from the CIL EMR towards the Mount Wise Play Area Project -
11.A.ii3
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr D Creek and
RESOLVED unanimously to approve the upgrade of 10 CCTV cameras to UniFi G6 PTZ models at Marcus Hill and Mount Wise. A total of £5,508.00 with Saitech Ltd and to RECOMMEND to Full Council the release from the Computers/IT EMRDecision
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr D Creek and
RESOLVED unanimously to approve the release of £5,508.00 from the Computers/IT EMER to upgrade 10 CCTV cameras to UniFi G6 PTZ models at Marcus Hill and Mount Wise. -
11.B
To receive and note the minutes of the Community and Tourism committee.
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11.B.i
Attachment
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11.B.i1
It was proposed by Cllr J Taylor, seconded by Cllr V Martin and
RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND to Full Council to release £5,856.00 from the Town Jubilee Fund EMR and approve Christmas Tree OPTION C. (In the ground on the Open Space) (Using existing Lighting. Additionally for the Event Manager to investigate Corporate sponsorship for the event. To offer any existing lighting stored in the basement to Newquay Rotary Club for the Poundland tree.Decision
It was proposed by Cllr L Wright, seconded by Cllr N Morris and RESOLVED unanimously to release £5,856.00 from the Town Jubilee Fund EMR and approve Christmas Tree OPTION C
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11.B.i2
It was proposed by Cllr K Norman, seconded by Cllr J Taylor and
RESOLVED unanimously RECOMMEND to Full Council the release of £3,900.00 from the Town Jubilee Fund EMR to erect Festive Lighting on Killacourt Units & Bandstand using money from Christmas lighting Budget - Miscellaneous ExpensesDecision
It was proposed by Cllr L Wright, seconded by Cllr S Slade and
RESOLVED unanimously to release £3,900.00 from the Town Jubilee Fund EMR to erect Festive Lighting on Killacourt Units & Bandstand using money from Christmas lighting Budget - Miscellaneous Expenses -
11.B.i3
It was proposed by Cllr V Martin, seconded by Cllr J Taylor and
RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND to FULL Council for the approval of up to £5,963.14 ex VAT from the CCTV Fund EMR for the Henver Road radio links.Decision
It was proposed by Cllr L Wright, seconded by Cllr R Wilton and
RESOLVED unanimously to approve up to £5,963.14 ex VAT from the CCTV Fund EMR for the Henver Road radio links. -
11.B.ii
Attachment
Decision
It was proposed by Cllr L Wright, seconded by Cllr V Martin and
RESOLVED unanimously to note the minutes of the Community and Tourism (C&T) Committee held on the 11 November 2025.
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11.C
To receive and note the minutes of the Environment and Facilities committee.
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11.C.i
Attachment
Decision
It was proposed by Cllr S Slade, seconded by Cllr R Wilton and
RESOLVED unanimously to note the minutes of the Environment and Facilities (E&F) Committee held on the 16 October 2025. -
11.C.ii
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Decision
It was proposed by Cllr S Slade, seconded by Cllr D Creek and
RESOLVED unanimously to note the minutes of the Environment and Facilities (E&F) Committee held on the 20 November 2025. -
11.C.ii1
It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr M North and
RESOLVED unanimously to recommend to Full Council the release of up to £3,000.00 from the CCTV EMR to fund the procurement and installation of 2 cameras to increase coverage of the skatepark, including the new extended area, toilets, and bins. It is further recommended to engage with Enerveo to carry out this work.
*note this amount is now £3,376.
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11.C.ii3
It was proposed by Cllr M North, seconded by Cllr S Slade and
RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND to FULL COUNCIL to support submitting the Gannel Link Road Pedestrian Crossing proposal on behalf of the Town Council for the CAP Highways Scheme.Decision
It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr S Slade and
RESOLVED unanimously to refer the CAP Highway Scheme to the Parking and Highways Working Party.Cllr J Kenny raised point of order 4D.1 as the CAP Highway Scheme falls under Planning and Licencing where there is a working party which is made up of members across the council and not just P&L. Can the recommendation be amended to the P&L Committee or the Parking and Highways Working Party as it falls under their responsibility. -
11.D
To receive and note the minutes of the Planning and Licensing committee.
Decision
It was proposed by Cllr S Thomson, seconded by Cllr S Carter and
RESOLVED unanimously to note the minutes of the Planning & Licensing (P&L) Committee held on the 17 and 30 September and 15 and 29 October 2025 -
11.D.i
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11.D.ii
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11.D.iii
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11.D.iv
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12
To receive reports from members who sit on outside bodies as well as issues and motions received, in line with Standing Order 9B, from members in relation to Newquay Town Council.
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**Discussions under this item are for information only unless specifically listed on the agenda for a decision and proposals are on the agenda or have been correctly notified in accordance with standing orders ahead of the meeting.
Any concerns being raised or requests for information should be communicated to the Town Clerk as soon as possible and in good time before the meeting, to ensure they have been afforded the time to look into the matter. Failure to do this is likely to result in the Town Clerk having to note the matter and responding at a later date via email or at a future Council or committee meeting as appropriate.
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12.A
To receive a verbal statement from Cllr Morris on their position on E&F Committee and to make any decisions relating to that statement.
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12.B
That Council RESOLVES to adopt the Protocol for Cooling‑Off & Call‑In of Exempt Committee Decisions (Public‑Impact Cases) set out at Appendix A, and to instruct the Chief Executive to incorporate it into the Council’s Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation.
Attachment
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12.C
To receive an update from the Mayor on Governance Assertion Reviews undertaken by members.
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13
To raise and discuss other business at the Chairman’s discretion (for information only)
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14
The next scheduled Full Council (Budget) meeting will take place on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay.
Future Meeting Dates:
21 January 2026 (Budget) - New date (February meeting cancelled)
03 March 2026