- 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 05 March 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 online Microsoft Teams meeting link for the public is here: LINK TO MEETING
- 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
Attachment
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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.
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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.
Decision
RESOLVED unanimously to write on behalf of the town council to all of the Heads of all the primary and secondary schools in Newquay with our support for this campaign and offering for them to come and make representations at the next C&T Meeting. Cllr D Creek would like to write to the schools to offer support on behalf of the community in the endeavour to remove smartphones from schools, we could also be a central convening space should the schools like to have a summit. Best suited to be discussed at C&T under their remit. -
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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.
Decision
RESOLVED unanimously for the Town clerk to send the drafted response with the amendments suggested in the third paragraph. The Town Clerk read out a proposed draft response for members.
Members discussed and supported the draft response with an amendment to the third paragraph to include clarity between officers and members, the day to day running and the strategic direction setting might be helpful. -
7.A
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Decision
It was proposed by Cllr D Creek, seconded by Cllr R Souray and
RESOLVED unanimously for the Town Clerk to send the drafted response with the suggested tweaks.Members discussed and asked if the draft response could have the wording strengthened around the fact that Cornwall Council get the lions share. Cllr J Kenny asked if the response could give some indication on how the money will be spent
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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).
Please refer any questions to finance@newquay.gov.uk
Attachment
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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.A
To receive and note the minutes of the Environment and Facilities committee.
Attachment
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11.A.i
It was proposed by Cllr A Hannan, seconded by Cllr K Larsen and
RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND to Full Council a release of up to £2,500 from the Council/Property EMR and proceed with Option 2 and appoint Cookson Consultancy to undertake a full structural survey of the Library Flat roof.Decision
RESOLVED unanimously to release of up to £2,500 from the Council/Property EMR and proceed with Option 2 and appoint Cookson Consultancy to undertake a full structural survey of the Library Flat roof. -
11.B
To receive and note the minutes of the Planning and Licensing committee.
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11.B.i
Attachment
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11.B.ii
Attachment
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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.
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 and note the Code of Conduct Decision Notice
Please Note:
- Standing Order 14A requires the Town Clerk and Chief Executive to report this matter to the Council as it is in the public interest.
- Standing Order 14D states: "Upon notification by the Unitary Council that a councillor or non-councillor with voting rights has breached the Council’s code of conduct, the Council shall consider what, if any, action to take against him. Such action excludes disqualification or suspension from office"
- The recommendation is that the subject of the complaint has 28 days to apologise. No further actions are recommended.
Attachment
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13
To raise and discuss other business at the Chairman’s discretion (for information only)
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14
This is the final scheduled meeting of this Council. Save for emergencies, the next meeting post elections will be the Annual Council Meeting scheduled for 14 May 2025 (7pm) which will be for the newly elected council.