Agenda and minutes

In accordance with Minute 30, mobile phones be limited to personal use only (in case of emergencies) and in which case the Councillor is to leave the room to respond. Councillors must switch their mobile phones to silent during the meeting to avoid disruption.

Taken as read

To receive, note and where requested, approve the reasons for apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Cllr Andrew Henderson.

Resolved that the apology be noted.

To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any).

None were received.

To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any).

There were no dispensations.

To approve, sign and adopt the minutes of the Council meeting held on 8^th November 2022.

Members considered the minutes of the Council meeting held on 13/12/2022.

Proposed: Cllr I Palmer, Seconded Cllr J Atkins, All in favour - unanimous

To receive and approve the payments as set out above and in the attached document.(To Follow)

The Payments 01/12/2022 through to 31/12/2022 were received and approved.

Proposed:  Cllr R Phipps, Seconded Cllr J Atkins, All in favour - unanimous

Verbal report was given and then a unanimous vote of thanks was given to Peter Williams for his service.

The Town Council is recommended to adopt and sign the Civility and Respect Pledge, as endorsed by the National Association of Local Councils, the Society of Local Council Clerks, and One Voice Wales.

The Town Council is recommended to adopt and sign the Civility and Respect Pledge, as endorsed by the National Association of Local Councils, the Society of Local Council Clerks, and One Voice Wales.

The recommendation was debated and resolved to adopt.

Proposed: Cllr J Atkins, Seconded Cllr C Williams, 4 x votes in favour, 3 x abstained

To resolve the council’s representation to TTCMP if any, going forward.

This item was put in abeyance when representatives to other organisations were considered in June 2022.

It was resolved to appoint Cllr R Phipps, Cllr R Ash as the Town Council’s representatives

Proposed: Cllr R Phipps, Seconded Cllr S Russell, 4 x in favour, 1 x against, 1 x abstained – carried. 

The representatives to be Cllr R Phipps and Cllr R Ash, 6 x in favour, 1 x abstained – carried.

A vote of thanks to the retiring chair of TTCMP Mr Edward Chorlton was proposed by Cllr D Cox, Seconded by Cllr R Phipps - unanimous

To resolve to establish a small task and finish group of councillors to create a celebratory event for the Kings Coronation. The Den has already been booked for 4 days and funds are set in the budget.

Resolved to form a task and finish group comprising Cllr C Williams, Cllr I Palmer

Proposed: Cllr D Cox, Seconded Cllr R Phipps – all in favour - unanimous

To receive a verbal report from the Clerk on the progress of the towns replacement CCTV system.

The Clerk updated Full Council on the current status of CCTV replacement

Proposed: Cllr R Phipps, Seconded Cllr D Cox that the Clerk carry on with the replacement programme as outlined - unanimous

14th February 2023 6:00PM Council chambers

14 February 2023