Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Contact: Serena Van Schepdael – Finance Manager/Responsible Financial Officer
Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk
The following members sit on this committee:
Ex-Officio members: Councillor Robert Brittain (Town Mayor) Councillor Suzy Firkin (Deputy Mayor)
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1. Apologies for absence
Members are respectfully reminded of the necessity to submit any apology for absence in advance and to give a reason for non-attendance.
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings
To approve and sign the minutes of the Finance and Policy Committee held on 25th September 2025.
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. Outstanding Actions (Enclosed)
To receive updated Action log summary.
5. 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.
6. Presentations to the Committee
There are none.
7. Urgent Items
Members may raise urgent items related to this committee, but no discussion or decisions may be taken at the meeting.
8. Minutes of Working Groups (Enclosed)
To receive the minutes of the Regeneration working group held on the 1st July 2025.
9. Committee Items Relating to Working Groups
10. Grant Approvals and Commitments (Enclosed)
To receive a statement showing the current position as of 31st September 2025.
11. New Applications for Financial Assistance (4 Enclosed)
To approve grant applications:
11.1- Congleton Chess Club- GR13/2526 11.2- Congleton Harriers- GR14/2526 11.3-Congleton Rangers-GR15/2526 11.4-Congleton Museum-GR16/2526
12. New Grant Activities Monitoring Forms
13. Management Accounts 2025-2026 (Enclosed)
To receive and note the management accounts for the financial year to 30th September 2025.
14. Bank Reconciliations (Enclosed)
To receive and consider the bank reconciliation as at 30th September 2025.
15. Savings Account Balances (Enclosed)
To receive and note the Savings Account balances as at 30th September 2025.
16. List of Payments (Enclosed)
To receive and approve the List of Payments for 1st August to 31st October 2025.
17. Virement of Salary Budgets (Enclosed)
To approve the virement of salaries due to the revaluation of staffing structure and recommend this to Council on 11th December 2025 for approval.
18. Policy Reviews (3 Enclosed)
To discuss and approve updates to the polices and recommend updates to Council for approval and adoption into the Constitution.
18.1 - Flag Flying Policy - REVIEW 18.2 - ICT and Cyber Security Policy - REVIEW 18.3 - SAR Complaints Policy - NEW 18.4 - Compliments, Suggestions and Complaints Policy - REPLACEMENT
