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

None.

Please note: Any member of the public requiring to put a question to the Town Council must do so by 12 noon the day before the meeting.

The Town Clerk informed the Chairman of two public questions with regard to Agenda Item 9.

The Chairman informed Members that the two questions would be received under Agenda Item 9:

To receive a request to commemorate the passing of our late Queen Elizabeth II and consider any actions and associated expenditure.

The Town Clerk informed Members that the link which accompanied Agenda Item 5 was incorrect. The link displayed minutes to be received as the 16^th June 2022 and 26^th July 2022.

The error was brought to the attention of the Town Clerk late in the afternoon and due to short notice was unable to be amended.

The Town Clerk advised the Chairman to defer the minutes to the next Services Committee meeting.

It was RESOLVED to note.

It was RESOLVED to note.

No report.

Members discussed various areas which had been reported as problematic for speeding in Saltash, the areas included Callington Road and St Stephens Road.

Members expressed concern at the speeds in which cars are now traversing since the speed bumps have been retarmacked on the main high street. Concern was raised as the street is not deemed pedestrian friendly.

It was proposed by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED to:

1.  Note the minutes from the Saltash Area Road Safety and report areas of concern as dangerous to public safety due to excessive speed – Fore Street, St Stephens Road and Callington Road;

2.  Delegate authority to the Town Clerk to report safety concerns in the Town to Cornwall Council Highways Department, including no speed signs on St Stephens Road and Callington Road.

The Chairman invited Mrs. Sue Hooper to speak in support of Agenda Item 9:

The whole world was in shock at the passing of The Late Queen Elizabeth ll – who passed away so suddenly just a few weeks ago – particularly when only a few months before, the UK, Realms and Commonwealth were celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

Virtually the whole of Saltash partook in the nation’s celebrations from all corners of the town – North, East, South and West and in the middle through the whole of Fore Street.

Thousands of local people were joyous – from individuals, community groups, charities, organisations, businesses, shops and public houses – flags bedecked all the streets – the atmosphere was ecstatic and Saltash celebrated so enthusiastically and unforgettably which has been well documented and recorded.

My request as a local resident and not as part of any local organisation or committee to everlastingly remember Her Late Majesty is sincere and taking into account the success of the Saltash Memorial Peace Garden and the community’s sincere love of this peaceful community space.

I believe this could be achievable and could include a free standing story board with a heading, photographs and script of when our late Monarch visited Saltash in 1949 (Princess Elizabeth) and 1962 (Queen Elizabeth ll) – and photos of when Saltash celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.

The Peace Garden hosts many memorial features including silent soldiers which have the Royal British Legion emblems engraved and of which our late Monarch was patron of the RBL – in keeping with the Legion’s royal patronage in 1971 during its 50th anniversary.

Our Late Queen as Head of State has placed a poppy wreath at the London Whitehall Cenotaph every year of her reign – together with many of the senior members of the royal family – and the senior uniformed royals saluted as the Queen’s coffin passed the war memorial.

Therefore, it is well documented the love and respect that the monarchy has for fallen, remembrance and memorials.

It is also a remarkable coincidence that the opening of the Peace Garden was on the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war – and this request follows the 70th anniversary of our late Majesty’s reign!!

A statement at the opening of the Memorial Peace Garden on Sunday 22nd November 2015 read: “this memorial is not just about the past. It recognises the future and has an additional meaning as well as remembrance.

“It embraces a garden, dedicated to peace, where we can combine our sentiments of remembering with hopes and prayers for peace in the future.”

Here I rest my case Councillors and once again that this lovely Peace Garden so beautifully cared for by the Saltash Town Council’s Service Delivery Team is kindly renamed as ‘Queen Elizabeth ll Memorial Peace Garden’ – together with the idea of the story board in her honour.

Thank you very much indeed

The Chairman read Mr. John Brady’s email against  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60/22/23

The Service Delivery Manager (SDM) further updated Members on the report received.

It was RESOLVED to note the report and updates.

Members thanked the Service Delivery Team for their continued hard work.

Councillor Foster left the meeting.

The SDM further updated Members on the report received.

Councillor Foster returned to the meeting.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Members discussed the Litter Rangers scheme provided by Saltash Environmental Action (S.E.A).

It was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Foster and RESOLVED:

1.  To support and promote S.E.A initiative – Litter Rangers;

2.  To advertise the Town Council litter picking provisions available to community organisations;

3.  To request regular reports from S.E.A to be received at future Services Committee meetings;

4.  That the Town Council considers the provisions of support for S.E.A subject to a report being received.

It was proposed by Councillor Stoyel, seconded by Councillor Dent and RESOLVED:

1.  To note the report and to not pursue charging for use of the public conveniences;

2.  To present details of the vandalism and reporting system to a future Services Committee meeting;

3.  The SD Team continue to report vandalism to the Police and Safer Saltash.

It was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Gillies and RESOLVED:

1.  To approve the competition poster and criteria subject to final proof reading;

2.  To approve the Terms and Conditions for the competition subject to final proof reading;

3.  To approve the 21 proposed Cornwall Council, Churchtown Nature Reserve and Rugby and Football pitch approved locations for the installation of signage;

4.  To appoint Company C for the provisions of signs at a cost of £550.00+vat allocated to budget code 6511 Tourism and Signage;

5.  To provide delegated authority to the Administration Officer to confirm suitable dates and timescales liaising with the local schools, youth organisation’s and the competition judging panel;

Members thanked the Administration Officer for her hard work on this project.

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.

None.

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.

None.

It was proposed by Councillor Lennox-Boyd, seconded by Councillor B Samuels and RESOLVED to issue the following Press and Social Media Releases:

1.  Dog Fouling Competition;

2.  Public Convenience vandalism;

3.  Support for SEA’s Initiative – Litter Rangers and the Town Council provisions for community groups use of litter picking equipment.