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Home Council Your Council Committees Council Meetings Annual Council Meeting (Mayor Making) – 21st May 2026

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

Printable Agenda and Reports Pack 459KB

Agenda

1. Election of the Town Mayor for the Ensuing Year

2. Vote of Thanks for the Retiring Town Mayor

  • 2.1 Presentation of the Former Town Mayor’s Medallion
  • 2.2 Presentation of the Retiring Town Mayor’s Cadet Medallion
  • 2.3 Town Mayor’s Cadet Scheme & Appointment of the Town Mayor’s Cadet

3. 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.

4. Election of Deputy Town Mayor for the Ensuing Year

5. Council Committees and quantity of members

To appoint the following Committees for the municipal year 2026/27

Committee Members
5.1 Community 10
5.2 Environment 10
5.3 Finance and Policy 10
5.4 Personnel 10
5.5 Planning Committee 10
5.6 Town Hall Assets and Services 10

 

6. Appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Committees

To appoint Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the Municipal year 2026/27

Committee Chair Vice Chair
6.1 Community
6.2 Environment
6.3 Finance and Policy
6.4 Personnel
6.5 Planning
6.6 Town Hall Assets  & Services

 

7. Appointment of Working Groups

To appoint the following Working Groups for the Municipal Year 2026/27:

Working Group Reporting to:
7.1 Community Safety Community Committee
7.2 Congleton In Bloom Community Committee
7.3 Regeneration and Town Centre Finance and Policy Committee
7.4 White Ribbon Community Committee
7.5 Strategy working group Council

 

8. To appoint Councillors for the Municipal year 2026/27 as listed for the following:

8.1 Committee Members

Committee Qty Councillors 2026-27
Community
Environment
Finance and Policy
Personnel
Planning Committee
Town Hall Assets and Services

 

8.2 Working Groups

Working Group Councillors
Community Safety
Congleton In Bloom
Regeneration & Town Centre
White Ribbon
Strategy

 

8.3 Appointment of Representatives to Outside Bodies

Outside Bodies Qty Councillors
Astbury Mere Trust 1
CHALC 1
Cheshire East Liaison 6
Congleton Museum Trust 1
Congleton Partnership Oversight Group 2
Hilary Avenue Allotment Association 1
Congleton Community Projects 1
Bromley Farm Hub 1

 

8.4 Civic

CIVIC Qty Councillors
Macebearer 1
Deputy Macebearer 1
PANELS AND SIGNATORIES
Complaints Panel 7
Selection Panel for co-option 7
Cheque Signatories 6

 

9. Council Meeting Calendar 2026-2027 (Enclosed)

To receive the meeting Calendar for 2026-2027

10. Civic Service and Sunday Parade

To receive details from the Town Mayor with regard to the Civic Service for the Municipal year 2026/27.