Full Council

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 meetings held on:

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.

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

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.

To receive, consider and make decisions in relation to correspondence on topics that cannot be dealt with by officers as operational matters.

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. Correspondence attached will only relate to matters in which the Council has a Statutory or legal basis to consider and where a committee doesnt already hold the responsibility for considering/handling such matters.

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

To receive a verbal update from the Chief Executive on any urgent or important matters (for information unless on the agenda).

To receive an update on Strategic Car Parking enforcement matters in relation to Town Council owned car parks as well as wider matters.

To receive an update and formally agree to a revised meeting schedule to achieve the setting of the Council's annual budget before February 2027.
This item seeks to change formerly agreed dates for meetings as reflected in the second attachment (2027-28 Budget Timeline for Meetings). This is subject to being unable to pull together the new information likely to be needed to present robust and accurate budgets and proposals, alongside potential changes to the way in which Council Tax is calculated, should the government implement any of the proposals that have been widely publicised as possible reforms.

Summary of Proposed Changes:

1. Postpone: 16 December 2026 Full Council budget setting meeting until 20 January 2027 (new date)
2. Postpone: 30 November 2026 Governance and Resources Committee meeting until 11 January 2027 (new date) 
3. Cancel: 03 February 2027 Full Council unless needed for urgent matters, given the proximity to the 20 January new meeting date.

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

Please note: Any questions/queries should be sent to the finance department or the Chief Finance Officer outside of the meeting.

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.

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):

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

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

Proposed by Cllr S Thomson / Second by Cllr S Carter

And resolved unanimously that:
The Planning & Licensing Committee recommend Newquay Town Council engages with Cornwall Council’s forthcoming Community Governance Review, for the purpose of proposing a change to the current Newquay Town Boundary. This proposed change would reflect the recommendation from the (Cornwall) Council Electoral Review Panel (06Oct2020) which would see the land to the north of the A392, as described in CGR 1.0, transferred from Colan Parish to Newquay Parish.

To receive written reports from members who sit on outside bodies as well as formal motions received by the Proper Officer, in line with Standing Order 9B, from members in relation to Newquay Town Council matters.

Discussions under this item are for information only unless the motion is specifically listed on the agenda for a decision and 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 Chief Executive 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 Chief Executive noting the matter and responding at a later date via email or at a future Council or committee meeting as appropriate.

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

The next scheduled Full Council meeting will take place on Wednesday 07 October 2026 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay.

Future Meeting Dates:

02 Dec 2026
16 Dec 2026 (Budget)*
03 Feb 2027*
03 Mar 2027 (Reserve for emergencies)
05 May 2027 (Annual Council Meeting)

* Subject to decisions on an earlier agenda item, these dates are likely to be cancelled and a new date of 20 January 2027 inserted for the Budget Setting Full Council meeting.