Agenda and minutes

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

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Jackman (May be late)

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 Finance meeting held on 24^th January 2024.

Resolved that the minutes of the Finance meetings held on 23^rd January be approved and signed as a correct and accurate record of the meeting.

Proposed Cllr Atkins Seconded Cllr Rudge Unanimous

Cllr Jackman joined the meeting at 17:02

It was agreed to recommend part of the grant at £1,000

Proposed Cllr Jackman Seconded Cllr Williams Unanimous

It was agreed to recommend the full grant oft £310

Proposed Cllr Jackson Seconded Cllr Jackman Unanimous

It was agreed to recommend the full grant oft £157

Proposed Cllr Williams Seconded Cllr Jackman Unanimous

It was agreed to recommend part of the grant at £200

Proposed Cllr Atkins Seconded Cllr Rudge Unanimous

This item is deferred as yearend figures are not fully available awaiting RBS closedown 24/25/26 April.

This item is deferred as yearend figures are not fully available awaiting RBS closedown 24/25/26 April.

Noted

Members are recommended to approve the following resolution:

“that in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the Press and Public be excluded from the meeting for the duration of the following items, on the basis that the information to be disclosed would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.”

Members are recommended to approve the following resolution:

“that in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the Press and Public be excluded from the meeting for the duration of the following items, on the basis that the information to be disclosed would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.”

Proposed Cllr Williams Seconded Cllr Jackson Unanimous

Items which may be taken in the absence of the Public and Press on grounds that Exempt Information may be disclosed as defined in the Local Government Act 1972 and / or the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960.

Committee is asked to select and then resolve to contract 6 x 1 Days entertainment on the seafront and in the triangles. From the list of quotes below.

Contractor                 Triangles                               Promenade

A                                 £533/6 Day 4/Day                £1,083/6 Day 5/Day            

B                                 £325/6 Day 3/Day                £325/6 Day 3/Day

C                                 £280/6 Day 3/Day                £280/6 Day 3/Day

D                                 £280/6 Day 3/Day                £280/6 Day 3/Day

Committee is asked to select and then resolve to contract 6 x 1 Days entertainment on the seafront and in the triangles. From the list of quotes below.

Contractor                 Triangles                               Promenade

A                                 £1,083/6 Day 5/Day             £533/6 Day 4/Day

B                                 £325/6 Day 3/Day                £325/6 Day 3/Day

C                                 £280/6 Day 3/Day                £280/6 Day 3/Day

D                                 £280/6 Day 3/Day                £280/6 Day 3/Day

The committee resolved that “Officers are delegated to use the £5K budget to book 18 slots from contractors C & D  as per below table.

6 Slots Seafront

6 Slots Triangles

6 Slots split between Northumberland Place and Teign St

All contractors to provide a post season report.

A boards to be used for advertising with a QR code for comments if possible.

Proposed Cllr Jackson seconded Cllr Rudge Unanimous.

Date of next meeting 21/05/2024