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 Robert Brittain – Town Mayor (Chair) Councillor Suzy Firkin – 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 22nd January 2026
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. Finance and Policy (Enclosed)
7.1 Financial Regulations and Supporting Policies Update FAP/56/2526 For Council to approve and adopt into the constitution:
• Updates to the Financial Regulation (Section 5 and item 16.5) • Updates to the Standing Orders (Section 19) • Updated Procurement Policy • And to withdraw the Standing Orders for Contracts (Full Policy)
7.2 Business Risk Assessment 2026-27
For Council to approve the Business Risk Assessment for 2026-2027 and adopt into the Constitution FAP/57/2526
7.3 CIL Monitoring report
For Council to note the CIL Monitoring report and current CIL balances.
8. Town Hall Assets and Services (Enclosed)
For Council to approve the installation of double glazing to the six second floor windows only, at a total cost of £12,000 + VAT.
9. Neighbourhood Plan (Enclosed)
To update members on the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan
10. Speed Indication Device
To recommend the purchase of a second SID device for use around the Town.
11. Resolution to Exclude the Public and Press from Items 12 &13
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 private staffing matters.
12. Cheshire East Council Devolution (To Follow)
To receive a report from the Chief Officer on the current status of the devolvement of services from Cheshire East Council
13. Retirement of the Chief Officer and process for replacement (To Follow)
To receive a report from the Chief Officer on the process for replacement.
