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 the 22nd May 2025 and 12th June 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. Congleton Train Station Sunday Service (Enclosed)
Request that Congleton Town Council support the reinstatement of a Sunday service.
7. Town Mayor Announcements and Engagements (Enclosed)
To receive any announcements by the Town Mayor and to receive a list of the Mayor’s engagements.
8. Minutes of the Planning Committee (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Planning Committee meetings held on the 29th May, 10th July, 7th August and 4th September 2025.
8.1 Tree Policy
To approve the Tree Planting Guidance used by the Planning Committee.
9. Minutes of the Finance and Policy Committee (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Finance and Policy Committee held on the 5th June 2025.
9.1 Investment Policy and Strategy Report (Enclosed)
To approve updates to the Investment Strategy and Policy report for 2025.
9.2 Budget Update Report (Enclosed)
To note the overspends and associated costs, and approve the use of Ear Marked Reserves.
9.3 Finance and Policy Signatory Report (Enclosed)
To approve an update to cheque signatories in line with our financial regulations.
9.4 Direct Debit and BACS Report (Enclosed)
Congleton Town Council pays several suppliers by Direct Debit and most others by BACS transfer. In line with Financial Regulation 6.7, Council approval for the continued use of variable Direct Debit and BACS payments is required at least every two years.
9.5 Annual Pay Report (Enclosed)
To note and approve the Annual Pay Agreement award for 2025-26 in accordance with the NJC agreement.
9.6 Notice of Conclusion of Audit (Enclosed)
To note the Conclusion of the Audit for the year ending 31st March 2025.
10. Minutes of the Environment Committee
To approve and sign the minutes of the Environment Committee held on the 3rd April and 3rd July 2025.
11. Minutes of the Community Committee
To approve and sign the minutes of the Community Committee held on the 17th April and 17th July 2025.
11.1 Town Centre Code of Conduct (Enclosed)
To approve the Town Centre Code of Conduct.
12. Minutes of the Town Hall Assets and Services Committee
To approve and sign the minutes of the Town Hall Assets and Services Committee held on the 10th April and 26th June 2025.
13. Congleton Partnership Reserves
To approve the transfer of the £10,000 Partnership reserve into available funds.
14. Speed Indication Device
To approve the purchase of a Speed Indication Device (SID) for Congleton Town Council.
