Agenda and draft minutes

(Written ballot)

The outgoing Chairman invited Members to indicate their interest in standing for the position of Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the forthcoming municipal year.

Councillor Mortimore showed interest.

A written ballot was conducted.

Following the ballot, the outgoing Chairman Councillor Peggs confirmed that a majority vote had been achieved.

It was proposed by Councillor Mortimore, Seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED that Councillor Mortimore be elected Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the year 2026-27.

The Chairman Councillor Mortimore in the Chair.

(Written ballot)

The Chairman invited Members to indicate their interest in standing for the position of Vice Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the forthcoming municipal year.

Councillor Bullock showed interest.

A written ballot was conducted.

Following the ballot, the Chairman confirmed that a majority vote had been achieved.

It was proposed by Councillor Peggs, Seconded by Councillor Mortimore and RESOLVED that Councillor Bullock be elected Vice Chairman of the Personnel Committee for the year 2026-27.

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 received.

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

None received.

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

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor Peggs, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Personnel Meeting held on 26 February 2026 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

It was RESOLVED to note.

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

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor Stoyel, seconded by Councillor Mortimore and RESOLVED 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 and in accordance with Saltash Town Council Standing Orders and Terms of Reference.

The Chairman informed Members that the meeting is now in Part Two.

The Chairman reminded Members that items discussed are of the strictest confidence and must not be discussed or shared with others. Engaging in such conduct may bring the Town Council into disrepute.

Members are to refrain from taking notes in part two confidential session and to refer to the private and confidential reports provided.

All Members are subject to GDPR, Data Protection Regulations and the Code of Conduct.

Please ensure all CONFIDENTIAL papers are returned to the Town Clerk immediately after this meeting.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor Mortimore, seconded by Councillor Bullock and RESOLVED to defer to the private and confidential Personnel minutes to a future meeting.

It was RESOLVED to note.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor Mortimore, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and RESOLVED:

1.    To appoint South West Councils to undertake an organisational, pay and grading review at a cost of £2,372.50 plus VAT, inclusive of one year’s full membership;

2.    To allocate the expenditure to budget code 6691 – EMF Legal and Professional Fees;

3.    To continue to support the Town Clerk, where necessary, in order to ensure that the core business of the Town Council is delivered;

4.    That the Chairman of the Town Council convenes an Extraordinary Full Council meeting on 21 May 2026, at which the Chairman of the Personnel Committee will provide an update to the wider Town Council.

None.

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 and in accordance with Saltash Town Council Standing Orders and Terms of Reference.

Chairman to confirm the Personnel Meeting is now in Part Two.

Members are reminded that items discussed are of the strictest confidence and must not be discussed or shared with others. Engaging in such conduct may bring the Town Council into disrepute.

Members are to refrain from taking notes in part two confidential session and to refer to the private and confidential reports provided.

All Members are subject to GDPR, Data Protection Regulations and the Code of Conduct.

Please ensure all CONFIDENTIAL papers are returned to the Town Clerk immediately after this meeting.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor Stoyel, seconded by Councillor Mortimore and RESOLVED that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.

None.