Agenda and minutes

The Chairman informed those present of the actions required in the event of a fire or emergency.

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

b.  The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

None.

b.  The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

None.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Annual Town Council Meeting with Parishioners of Saltash held on 7 March 2024 as a true and correct record.

The Chairman thanked everyone for their support throughout the year, emphasising the great honour and privilege of being elected as a Town Council Member, let alone serving as Chairman / Mayor.

The Chairman acknowledged the individual and collective responsibilities that come with the role, highlighting the importance of upholding and promoting the highest standards of conduct and public service.

The Chairman extended thanks to both experienced and new Members for their valuable ideas, as well as to all Town Council employees for their dedication and support.

The Chairman also recognised the Town Council’s efforts in working within its business plan and achieving key goals outlined in the annual report.

It was RESOLVED to note.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Cornwall Councillor Worth, in attendance at this evening’s meeting, provided a brief overview of the report, highlighting the links included within the circulated report pack as they contain live public information.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Members thanked all organisations for their submission of reports for members to receive.

Members discussed the outstanding and impactful work being carried out within the Saltash community, expressing their gratitude to all volunteers and community members for their dedication in making Saltash a supportive and thriving place to live.

The Chairman requested the following reports be taken en bloc.

a.  Age Concern, Saltash; 

b.  Community Enterprises PL12; 

c.   Livewire; 

d.  The Mabbot Trust;

e.  Saltash Chamber of Commerce; 

f.    Saltash Environmental Action; 

g.  Saltash Heritage; 

h.  Saltash Neighbourhood Plan; 

i.    Saltash Regatta Committee; 

j.    Saltash May Fair Committee; 

k.   Tamar Valley National Landscape; 

l.    The Core Youth Project;

m. Saltash Youth Council;

n.  Saltash Youth Network; 

o.  Safer Saltash; 

p.  Town Team;

q.  Surfers Against Sewage; 

r.   Saltash Bowls Club; 

s.   Saltash Foodbank; 

t.    Saltash Repair Café;

u.  Saltash Rotary Club;

v.   Saltash and District Branch of the Royal British Legion;

w. Saltash Healthcare Action Group;

x.   Friends of Churchtown Farm Reserve.

It was RESOLVED to note.

None received.

It was RESOLVED to note the date of next Annual Town Meeting with Parishioners of Saltash to be held on 5 March 2026 at 6:30p.m.