Agenda and draft minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Gillies and seconded by Councillor Peggs to nominate Councillor Griffiths.

No further nominations were received.

Following a vote it was RESOLVED to appoint Councillor Griffiths as Chairman.

Councillor Griffiths in the Chair.

It was proposed by Councillor Griffiths and seconded by Councillor Peggs to nominate Councillor Gillies.

No further nominations were received.

Following a vote it was RESOLVED to appoint Councillor Gillies as Vice Chairman.

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

The Town Clerk informed the Chairman of Councillor Miller’s attendance at this evening’s meeting.

The Town Clerk advised Members of Standing Order 5 Point 10 - Members of the Town Council shall have the right to attend all Committees, Sub Committees and Working Parties as non-voting members. They may sit at the table at the discretion of the Committee and may speak at the invitation of the Chairman.

The Chairman welcomed Councillor Miller to the meeting.

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.

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Members of the public are advised to review the Receiving Public Questions, Representations and Evidence at Meetings document prior to attending the meeting.

None received.

Nothing to report.

It was RESOLVED to note.

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It was proposed by Councillor Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Town Centre Vision Sub Committee held on 15^th February 2024 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

(Pursuant to FTC held on 7.03.24 minute nr.368/23/24 recommendation 2, point 4)

Members received the referral from Full Council to review the Town Vision Terms of Reference to include an overarching monitoring role of the business plan, detailed and contained within the circulated reports pack.

It was proposed by Councillor Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Gillies and RESOLVED to approve and adopt the amendment to Town Vision Terms of Reference, as attached.

Please note the Business Plan Appendices can be viewed by clicking here: https://saltashtc.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/EYd2AfKZE11OvpAVY_7lwiwBka5ZEJCCkas09bcfFuxSkw

Members received the draft business plan appendices and monitoring document, contained and circulated within the reports pack.

Members discussed the monitoring processes and its evolvement as a working document and were pleased with the progress the Committees and Sub Committees were making within the six strategic priorities set by the Town Council.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Councillor Martin arrived and joined the meeting.

(Pursuant to FTC held on 7.03.24 minute nr. 360/23/24)

Members received the draft Climate Change strategy contained and circulated within the reports pack.

Members discussed internal monitoring practices to ensure the strategy is being implemented and actions are being considered and met where possible.

Members discussed Cornwall Council’s Development and Decision-Making Wheel. A tool that guides Members and Officers considering a project or action through a series of questions relating to different areas with the scores on the wheel representing the potential impact of the decision in each area – positive or negative.

Members wished for further investigations to identify a suitable visual tool to ease usability and offer a coordinated approach to the Town Council’s decision making processes against the climate change strategy.

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

1.  To review Cornwall Council’s Climate Change decision wheel and other Climate Change Strategies;

2.  To approve the content provided within the draft Climate Change Strategy to be transferred to an agreed document;

3.  To report back at the Town Vision meeting to be held on 15^th August 2024.

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.