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Governance and Resources Committee

Monday, February 23, 2026

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location

Council Chamber

Chair
Cllr Sarah Thomson
Explanation

You are hereby summoned to an ordinary meeting of the Governance and Resources (G&R) Committee which is to be held on Monday 23 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.


The meeting will be live streamed and the link for this is in the summons attachment or can be found here: Click Here

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 12 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.A

    To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the reports.
    Please note:
    Depending on the nature of the discussions, any Staffing related budget discussions may need to take place under exempt business.
    - G&R December 2025.2026 Monthly Budget Analysis
    - G&R December 2025.2026 Project Updates Monthly Analysis
    - G&R EMR Balances 03.02.2026

  7. 6.B

    To receive, consider and note the following reports and consider any actions contained within


    - 260205 - GR Carbon Accounting Report (February 2026)
    - Carbon Accounting 2023-2024 Report (November 2025)
    - Carbon Accounting 2024-2025 Report (November 2025)

  8. 6.C

    To receive, consider and recommend to Full Council the Annual Investment Strategy 26-27

  9. 7
    TOR 7.6.11 - Oversee and scrutinise Town Council legal, governance and statutory responsibilities.
  10. 7.A

    To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the draft policies/regulations (if needed)

  11. 7.B

    To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the draft Terms of Reference (recommendations to go to Full Council for adoption).

  12. 7.C

    To receive, consider and recommend to Full Council approval of appropriate projects for CIL Funding as set out in the report as well as considering the separate A3059 Rialton Road Footway Replacement Scheme proposal.

  13. 7.D

    To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the draft Risk Assessment and refer to Full Council for noting.

  14. 7.E.i

    To receive, consider and recommend to Full Council the appointment of the Internal Auditor as recommended in the report.

  15. 7.E.ii

    To receive, note and consider any matters within the Assertion Reports:
    06 12.01.26 signed (Digital) Assertion Review Form

  16. 7.F

    To receive, note and consider any recommendations contained within the Internal Auditor’s report and any Management Response Report

  17. 7.F.i

    Interim Report 2025-26 (Newquay TC)

  18. 8

    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

  19. 9

    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.

  20. 9.A

    To receive, consider and make any decisions on confidential matters or reports raised by the Head of Paid Service or People Manager
    - 260214 G&R Committee 23.02.26 - HR KPI Report

  21. 9.B

    To receive, consider and make any decisions in relation to the Debtor's Report

  22. 10

    Urgent items for information and discussion only.


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

  23. 11

    The next G&R Committee meeting is to take place on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Marcus Hill, Newquay.
    Future Meeting Dates:
    27 April 2026