Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Contact: David McGifford – Chief Officer Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk
All members sit on the Council
Councillor Kay Wesley – Town Mayor (Chair) Councillor Robert Brittain – Deputy Mayor (Vice Chair)
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1. Apologies for absence
Members are respectfully reminded of the necessity to submit any apologies for absence in advance and to give a reason for non-attendance.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
To approve and sign the minutes of the Council meeting held on the 27th February 2025
3. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
Members are requested to declare both “non-pecuniary” and “pecuniary” interests’ as early in the meeting as they become aware of it.
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 prior to the meeting.
5. Urgent Items
Members may raise urgent items related to Council Business, but no discussion or decisions may be taken at the meeting.
6. Town Mayor Announcements and Engagements (Enclosed)
To receive any announcements by the Town Mayor and to receive a list of the Mayor’s engagements
7. Minutes of the Finance and Policy Committee (Enclosed)
To approve the minutes of the Finance and Policy Committee held on the 13th of February 2025
7.1 To Approve / Receive the publication scheme (Enclosed)
8. Minutes of the Community Committee (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Community Committee meetings held on the 30th January 2025.
9. Minutes of the Town Hall and Assets Committee (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Town Hall and Assets Committee meeting held on the 23rd January 2025.
9.1 Town Hall Decarbonisation update (Enclosed)
To receive the end of year 1 report on the Town Hall Decarbonisation project and agree on the Council position for year 2 based on the information provided.
9.2 Town Hall Decarbonisation – windows (Enclosed)
To receive a report on the costs of improving the energy efficiency of the Town Hall by installing double glazing units.
10. Minutes of the Environment Committee (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Environment Committee meeting held on the 6th February 2025.
11. Minutes of the Planning Committee (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee meetings held on the 7th November 2024, 5th December 2024, 16th January 2025, 20th February 2025 and 20th March 2025.
12. Minutes of the Personnel Committee (Enclosed)
To approve the Minutes of the Personnel Committee held on the 12th December 2024
13. Congleton Town Council Corporate Strategic Plan 2025 -2029 Draft (Enclosed)
To approve/amend the proposed Corporate Strategic Plan 2025-2029.
14. Meeting dates 2025-26 (Enclosed)
To approve the council and committee meeting dates for 2025-26
15. Resolution to Exclude the Public and Press from Item 16
To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, that public and press be excluded from the meeting due to commercial sensitivities
16. Commercial Partner Contract Amendment (To follow)
To approve proposed amendments to the Commercial Partners' contract.
