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 26th February 2026.
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 the 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
9. Committee Items Relating to Working Groups
10. Grant Approvals and Commitments (Enclosed)
To receive a statement showing the current position as of 28th February 2026.
11. New Applications for Financial Assistance
To approve grant applications: 11.1 Green Tree House Charity – GR25-2526 11.2 Congleton Live CIC – GR26-2526 11.3 Friends For Leisure – GR27-2526 11.4 Visyon- GR28-2526
12. New Grant Activities Monitoring Forms (Enclosed)
12.1- Congleton Harriers- GR14/2425
13. Management Accounts 2025-2026 (Enclosed)
To receive and note the management accounts for the financial year to 28th February 2026.
14. Bank Reconciliation (Enclosed)
To receive and consider the bank reconciliation as at 28th February 2026.
15. Savings Account Balances (Enclosed)
To receive and note the Savings Account balances as at 28th February 2026.
16. List of Payments (Enclosed)
To receive and approve the List of Payments for 1st January to 28th February 2026.
17. Appointment of Internal Auditor for 2026-2027 (Enclosed)
To approve the Internal Auditor for the Financial Year 2026-2027 and recommend to Council for approval.
18. Approval of Outside Bodies Support (Enclosed)
To approve Outside Bodies Support for Financial Year 2026-2027 and recommend to Council for approval.
