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 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.

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

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 Governance and Resources committee.

It was Proposed by Cllr Thomson, Seconded by Cllr Slade and RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND to Full Council the following as set out in the Budget Report:
2026/27 Gross Expenditure Budget = £3,948,460.18
2026/27 Precept = £3,387,796
2026/27 General Fund Balance = 3.5 months
to include all associated Earmarked Reserve Movements and budget balances.

It was Proposed by Cllr Thomson, Seconded by Cllr Creek and RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND to Full Council that having considered the effectiveness of the internal audit and controls, that it considers these measures to be adequate and effective and can confirm the independence and effectiveness of the Internal Auditor, Steve Hudson.

It was Proposed by Cllr Creek, Seconded by Cllr Slade and RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND the updated Scheme of Delegation for formal adoption as set out.

It was Proposed by Cllr Thomson, Seconded by Cllr Creek and RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND formal sign-up to the Civility and Respect Pledge as set out in the report and to embed this culture into every relevant policy and how we operate as a Council.

It was Proposed by Cllr Thomson, Seconded by Cllr Slade and RESOLVED unanimously to RECOMMEND the release of £10,795 from the CIL EMR towards the costs of replacing the railings on the Killacourt

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

To receive, consider and make decisions on the following recommendations:

Please note
Due to the agenda publication deadlines, the draft minutes from this meeting are not available, but will be noted at the next Full Council meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr K Norman, seconded by Cllr J Taylor and RESOLVED unanimously to recommend to full council that £3,375.56 is released from the CCTV EMR and support E&F’s recommendation to engage with Enerveo for the procurement and installation of two cameras to improve coverage of the park, including the extended area, toilets, and bins, and to proceed with the installation following receipt of the revised quote.

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.
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**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.

To receive, consider and made a decision on the Option to Tax proposals as contained in the Report from the Chief Finance Officer.

To receive a verbal statement from Cllr Morris on their position on E&F Committee and to make any decisions relating to that statement.

Cllr N Morris - Protocol for Cooling Off & Call In of Exempt Committee Decisions (Public Impact Cases)
That Council RESOLVES to adopt the Protocol for Cooling‑Off & Call‑In of Exempt Committee Decisions (Public‑Impact Cases) set out at Appendix A, and to instruct the Chief Executive to incorporate it into the Council’s Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegation.

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.

To discuss and make any decisions in relation to a possible devolution opportunity from Cornwall Council

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 04 March 2026 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Marcus Hill, Newquay.