Time: 7.00pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Contact: David McGifford, Chief Officer
Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk
The following members sit on the Community Committee:
Ex Officio Members: Councillor Robert Brittain (Mayor), Councillor Suzy Firkin (Deputy Mayor)
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1. Apologies for Absence
Members are reminded of the necessity to give apologies in advance of the meeting and to give reasons for absence.
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings (enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Community Committee held on 17th April 2025 as a correct record.
3. Declarations of Interest
Members are requested to declare both “pecuniary” and “non-pecuniary” interests as early in the meeting as they become known.
4. Questions from Members of the Public
There will be 15 minutes at each meeting to receive any questions from Members of the Public, either verbally at the meeting, including those which have been received in writing 7 days before the meeting.
5. Urgent Items
Members may raise urgent items related to this Committee, but no discussion or decisions may be taken at the meeting.
6. Cheshire Police (Verbal update)
To receive and consider a verbal report from Cheshire Police on Policing matters affecting Congleton.
7. Committee Updates (Enclosed)
To update progress on actions from items discussed at the previous Community meeting.
8. Youth Council Proposal (Enclosed)
To receive a report regarding a new Youth Council for Congleton and a presentation from Barney Mitcheson.
9. Community Safety Working Group (Enclosed)
To receive the notes of the Community Safety Working Group meetings held on the 3rd July and receive a short update from the Chair.
10. Equal Access Advisory Group (Enclosed)
To receive the minutes of the Equal Access Advisory Group meeting on 17th June 2025.
10.1 Disability Pride Month
To receive a report on Disability Pride Month and an update on Disability Welcome Scheme.
11. Communications Update (Enclosed)
To receive and note a report from the Town Council’s Communications and Marketing Officer, Debbie Coxon, highlighting the Town Council’s Communications activities from 8th April to 10th July 2025.
12. Food and Drink Festival Report (Enclosed)
To receive a report on the Food and Drink festival held on Sunday, 8th June 2025.
13. Cheshire East Council Domestic Abuse Consultation (Enclosed)
To receive a report on the CEC Domestic Abuse Strategy consultation.
14. Speed Indication Device (Enclosed)
To receive a report on a speed indication device for Congleton
