Agenda and draft 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.

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None received.

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 Gillies and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Town Centre Vision Sub Committee held on 23 January 2025 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

(Pursuant to TV held on 23.01.25 minute nr. 48/24/25 and to Services held on 10.04.25 minute nr. 5/25/26)

It was RESOLVED to note.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Nothing to report.

The Town Clerk gave a verbal overview of the report and deliverables to date contained and circulated in the reports pack.

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

1.  To note the Town Clerk’s scores for quarter four and that Members are encouraged by the significant progress made across the committees, sub committees and staff team to achieve the business plan priorities;

2.  To note there are no amendments to the Services, Policy and Finance and Personnel Committee deliverables nor the Station Property and Library Sub Committees deliverables;

3.  To RECOMMEND to Property Maintenance to:

a.  Review Strategic Priority 4 to ensure it fits within the remit of the Sub Committee and how they see the ‘Aim’ being met;

4.  To RECOMMEND to Planning and Licensing to:

a.  Add under Strategic Priority 3 ‘Actions’ – Release of social housing at Treledan to support local housing needs (criteria – local connection);

b.  Add under Strategic Priority 5 ‘Actions’ – STC challenge the Treledan developers to ensure climate change was considered (solar panels, flooding, heat pumps, electric charging points);

c.   Add under Strategic Priority 6 ‘Actions’ – STC ensured the new Treledan development had open spaces, allotments and play parks;

5.  To note the Devolution Sub Committee deliverables are dormant at present and to recognise that a Devolution Strategy needs to be devised and implemented.  This is a significant piece of work which will require Councillors concerted time and input, supported by the Town Clerk;

6.  To approve quarter four deliverables (as attached) to be displayed on the Town Council website for transparency;

7.  To approve that there are to be no adjustments to the delivery of the business plan as the Town Council moves into year two of the three-year plan.

(Pursuant to TV held on 24.10.24 minute nr. 36/24/25)

It was proposed by Councillor Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Gillies and resolved to RECOMMEND to Full Council to approve and adopt the Climate Strategy Project Impact Assessment.  This is for Town Council officers to complete for substantial Town Council projects to ensure the impact to the climate is positive (as attached).

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.

It was proposed by Councillor Gillies, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED to issue a press and social media release on the progress of the Town Council Business Plan, highlighting notable achievements in its first year.