Full Council Committee Meeting

Cllr Clark declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.b. as a member (and deputy chair) of the associated committee within Cheshire East Council

RESOLVED: That the minutes are approved as a true record of the meeting

a.                  Committee: Finance and Governance

RESOLVED:

i.                    That the reviewed governance documents (Document Management Policy, Environment Policy, Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy, Allotment Policy, Co-option Policy) are approved for adoption

ii.                   That the provision of a printed regular newsletter (subject to review) is funded from general reserves in 2024/25 up to the value of £4,500

b.                  Committee: Public Services

RESOLVED: That a Waste Management Support Officer role is developed for delivery, to be employed by Ansa on the Town Council’s behalf for a minimum contract period of three years. The role to reflect a combination of the elements outlined in option 2 and additional educational activity. The brief for the job description to be agreed by consensus of the committee prior to consideration by council, but subject to (committee receiving):

A) A published report on the effectiveness of the pilot “Cleaner Crewe” project from Cheshire East Council
B) That Cheshire East provides a detailed account of the current enforcement team committed to Crewe and commits to a guaranteed level of service that reflects the need and volume of reported incidents in Crewe.
C) That Cheshire East provides the Council with a report detailing a time line for the promised expansion of the section 46 Notice and Article 4 directives associated with HMOs to other areas of Crewe.

c.                   Committee: Events & Culture

Chair: Cllr Martin Edwards

Meetings held: 22^nd May 2024 [draft minutes circulated]

Items for consideration:

i.                    The principle that Crewe Town Council takes a leading role in the operation of Lyceum Square by providing resources to take unfettered responsibility for events, cultural activities and community bookings on Lyceum Square.

ii.                   That any operational agreement is required to demonstrate a clear and efficient operational opportunity for Crewe Town Council.

iii.                 That Year 1 (2024/25) resources are drawn down from general reserves.

iv.                 That onward years are included within the budget setting processes and considerations for future years, subject to detailed agreements.

v.                   That it is delegated to the Town Clerk to progress the necessary negotiations with Cheshire East Council and to procure the delivery contractor.

d.                  Committee: Planning & Environment

Chair: Cllr John Rhodes

Meetings held: 20^th May 2024 [draft minutes circulated]

Items for consideration:

i.                    That the committee recommends to council the following formal position for consideration for adoption:

That, in the understanding that Cheshire East Council has been unable to secure a future purpose for the Royal Arcade land, Crewe Town Council supports the provision of a community greenspace park at the former Royal Arcade for the benefit of the community and town centre and that additional recreational and amenity facilities at the site would add value to the town centre, its regeneration and those living and working there.

e.                  Committee: Community

Chair: Cllr Alan Coiley

Meetings held: 28^th May 2024 [draft minutes circulated]

Items for consideration: None

f.                    Sub-Committee: Personnel

Chair: Cllr Jill Rhodes

Meetings held: None

Cllr Jill Rhodes gave an update on reports received by the Crewe Town Board from Cheshire East Council relating to regeneration projects.

Cllr Stuart Mackay gave an update on the work of the Crewe Heritage Trust towards gaining museum status and development of the operational practices of the site, trustee recruitment and training.

REOLVED: That the spend to the value £55,363.29 is approved

The spend and material variance report was received and noted

Noted

(None)