Agenda and minutes

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

The Town Clerk informed the Chairman of the attendance of Councillors Miller and Stoyel at this evening’s meeting and that, at the discretion of the Sub Committee, both Councillors may sit at the table and speak at the invitation of the Chairman, but have no voting rights.

The Chairman and Members welcomed Councillors Miller and Stoyel to the meeting and invited them to sit at the table.

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.

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.

None received.

Nothing to report.

Please see a copy of the minutes on the STC website or request to see a copy at the Guildhall.

It was proposed by Councillor Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Peggs and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Town Centre Vision Sub Committee held on 24^th August 2023 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

The Chairman spoke on the Town Vision budget statement received and contained within the circulated reports pack.

It was RESOLVED to note.

The Chairman referred Members to the circulated draft Town Council Business Plan contained within the reports pack and displayed on the TV.

Members considered and held a constructive discussion on each section of the draft Town Council Business Plan.

It was proposed by Councillor Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Peggs and RESOLVED to agree the amendments to the draft Town Council Business Plan for the Town Clerk to implement (as attached) and continue working with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to progress the Plan.

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 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.

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

None.

None.