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Environment and Facilities Committee

Thursday, February 19, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location

Council Chamber

Chair
Cllr Margaret North
Explanation

You are hereby summoned to an ordinary meeting of the Environment and Facilities (E&F) Committee which is to be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 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 meeting held on: Thursday 22 January 2026

  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

    To read & review the report provided.

  7. 7
    Polwhele Permaculture Garden (Updates)
  8. 8

    To receive and consider interest from members who wish to fill the vacant seat on E&F for the remainder of the civic year and to decide on the candidate.

  9. 12

    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.

  10. 12.A

    To review and respond if necessary

  11. 12.B

    To review and respond if necessary

  12. 12.C

    To review and respond if necessary

  13. 12.D

    To review and respond if necessary

  14. 13

    Items for information and discussion only.


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

  15. 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.

  16. 14.A

    To review and discuss request to install shelter/additional accomodation to the Killacourt Cafe

  17. 14.B

    Recommendation from Full Council for further investigation at options for both Chester Rd and Pentire Headland toilets before disposal is considered.


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

    RESOLVED to REFER this matter to the E&F Committee to explore a Scheme as set out in the Equality Impact Assessment. Subject to achieving that, disposal of the asset can proceed.


    It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr J Kenny and

    RESOLVED unanimously to REFER the matter to the E&F Committee to review and reconsider the proposal, bringing back to Full Council more information on options, including detailed reports on the operating costs and usage.
  18. 15

    The next E&F Committee meeting is to take place on Thursday 19 March 2026 at 7pm in the Council Chamber.