Environment and Facilities Committee

To receive nominations and vote for the Election of Chairman for the 2025-26 Civic Year.

To receive nominations and vote for the Election of Vice-Chairman for the 2025-26 Civic Year.

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 in regards to the Polwhele Permaculture Garden.

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

[E04] Reduce Single-Use Plastics - Encourage sustainable practices and reduce plastic waste.
[E05] Public Education on Ecology - Educate the public on ecological benefits and sustainability efforts.

To discuss and make any recommendations from the Working Party.

[E06] Work Towards Carbon Neutrality - Continue efforts to make the town carbon neutral.
To agree Terms of Reference for the establishment of a working party who will be responsible for reporting as and when there is a need for new procedures/review of policy.

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

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

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

[C07] Enhance Town Aesthetics - Improve the look and feel of the town through installations like bunting, planters, and benches.

To discuss and make any decisions in regards to Christmas Lighting 2025-26.

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.

To receive, consider and authorise the release of payment(s) in respect of committee purchases in-line with Financial Regulations 5.2.

Items for information and discussion only.

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

The next E&F Committee meeting is to take place on Thursday 17 July 2025 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay, TR7 1AF