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Full Council

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location

Council Chamber

Chair
Cllr Drew Creek
Explanation

You are hereby summoned to an ordinary meeting of the Full Council which is to be held on Wednesday 05 February 2025 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay to transact the business contained in the attached agenda and associated papers.


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Agenda documents

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 meetings held on:

  4. 3.A

    Decision

    It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr S Thomson and

    RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 04 December 2024 are a true reflection of the meeting and had been adopted.

    1 member abstained
  5. 4

    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.

  6. 5

    To receive, question and note the Police Report (to follow)

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 7.A

    Decision

    RESOLVED for the Town Clerk to write to Marazion Town Council setting out reasons for why we cannot support the motion but proposing support for a partnership approach to seek to resolve internal processes within the CC planning system. A number of points were relayed to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the letter.
  10. 7.B

    To consider the proposed response to the government consultation as attached.

    Decision

    RESOLVED unanimously to give delegated authority to the Town Clerk to submit a Council response using the advice provided by CALC and the feedback from members.
    The Town Clerk gave members an overview of the advice given from CALC.

    The Mayor asked all members and staff to input feedback individually and to look at submitting a overarching comment from the Town Council.

    Members discussed.
  11. 8

    To receive the Mayor’s Announcements (for information only)

  12. 9

    To receive and approve the Financial Statements of the Town Council (to follow if not attached).

    Decision

    It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr M North and

    RESOLVED unanimously to note the payments list totalling £445,753.83
  13. 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.
  14. 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):

  15. 11.A

    To receive and note the minutes of the Community and Tourism committee.

    Decision

    RESOLVED unanimously to note theminutes of the Community and Tourism (C&T) Committee held on 23 January 2025
  16. 11.A.i

    It was proposed by Cllr L Wright, seconded by Cllr D Cheney and RESOLVED to agree and RECOMMED to Full Council the changes to the Community & Tourism Terms of Reference as highlighted.

    Decision

    RESOLVED to adopt the changes to the Community & Tourism Terms of Reference as highlighted.
  17. 11.B

    To receive and note the minutes of the Planning and Licensing committee.

    Decision

    RESOLVED unanimously to note the minutes of the Planning & Licensing (P&L) Committee held on 30 October, 06 & 20 November and 03 December 2024
  18. 11.B.i

  19. 11.B.ii

  20. 11.B.iii

  21. 11.B.iv

  22. 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.
    **
    **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.

  23. 12.A

    To add a reserve member onto E&F committee to help ensure quoracy.

    Decision

    RESOLVED for Cllr J Brook to be a substitute member for the Environment & Facilities Committee for the reminder of the 2024-25 civic year.
  24. 12.B

    A recommendation has been agreed via email from the committee in accordance with the inquorate meetings process. The recommendation is as followed:


    To approve the quotation to install 2 x Contactless Units and 1 x Contactless/Coin hybrid unit at the Killacourt Toilet and recommend to Full Council to approve £11,188.17 release from the Public Conveniences EMR

    Decision

    RESOLVED unanimously to approve the quotation to install 2 x Contactless Units and 1 x Contactless/Coin hybrid unit at the Killacourt Toilet and release £11,188.17 from the Public Conveniences EMR.
    Members discussed. During the discussion a point was raised on why the report had gone to members but had not been signed off by a number of officers, which are listed as required for all reports. The Town Clerk confirmed he would raise this internally and investigate.
  25. 13

    To raise and discuss other business at the Chairman’s discretion (for information only)

  26. 14

    The next scheduled Full Council meeting will take place on Wednesday 05 March 2025 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay.


    Future Meeting Dates:
    05 March 2025