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An election has been called to fill the two Councillor vacancies, the election will take place in the Penryn Ward on Thursday 30 March 2023, those eligible to vote in the election should receive poll cards which should include your name and the polling station you can vote at. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. The names of the candidates can be found on the statement of persons nominated form below.
When and where
- Date: 14.11.2022
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Location: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Higher Market Street, Penryn TR10 8LT
Documents
- Meeting agenda pack (PDF)
- Meeting minutes (PDF) – Please note: minutes remain as a draft until approved at the next Council meeting.
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Public participation
Members of the public wishing to speak regarding items on the agenda will need to make a request to the Town Clerk before noon (12:00 pm) on the day of the meeting. Please also make sure you have read the Protocol for Public Speaking at Council Meetings.
This is a public meeting. It could be filmed or recorded by broadcasters, the media, or members of the public. We aim to ensure that members of the public are not filmed without consent but cannot guarantee it. Especially if you are speaking or taking an active role. If you are speaking during a virtual meeting with your camera switched on, it will be broadcast and recorded as part of our live stream.
Agenda
Dear Resident – You are hereby invited to attend a meeting of Penryn Town Council to be held on Monday 14 November 2022 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Penryn Town Hall, Higher Market Street, Penryn TR10 8LT for the transaction of the undermentioned business.
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting has been advertised as a public meeting and as such could be filmed or recorded by broadcasters, the media or members of the public. Please be aware that whilst every effort is taken to ensure that members of the public are not filmed, we cannot guarantee this, especially if you are speaking or taking an active role
1. Apologies
To receive apologies for non-attendance
2. Declarations of interest and dispensations
To receive declarations of interest in respect of any item on this agenda and to consider requests from Members for dispensations.
3. Public participation
Members of public who wish to speak should contact the Town Council by 12.00p.m. on Monday 14 November 2022 to register. An opportunity for members of the public to address the Town Council concerning matters on the agenda. Find out more about public participation at meetings and make a request to speak.
4. Minutes
- To approve as a correct record minutes 56 to 88 of the meeting of the Council held on 3 October 2022
5. Committee minutes
- To note the minutes of the meeting of the Staffing Committee held on 29 September 2022
- To note the minutes of the meeting of the Events Committee held on 4 October 2022
- To note the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17 October 2022
6. Minutes from outside groups
- To note the minutes of the Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Panel held on Tuesday 27 September 2022
7. Correspondence
To receive items of correspondence relevant to the Council.
8. Mayor’s announcements and engagements
To note the Mayor’s Engagements between 3 October and 13 November 2022 and to make any announcements
9. Representations by Cornwall Council members and reports from Councillors attending external meetings
- To receive a report from the Cornwall Councillor(s) representing Penryn
- To receive any reports from Councillors attending external meetings
10. Town Clerk report
To receive an update report from the Town Clerk
11. Accounts – 1 September to 30 September 2022
To approve a list of accounts paid and the monthly statement for the period 1 September to 30 September 2022
12. Accounts – 1 October to 31 October 2022
To approve a list of accounts paid and the monthly statement for the period 1October to 31 October 2022
13. Community grants
To consider requests for Community Grants
- Penryn Football Club Women’s Team
- Penryn and District Twinning Association
- Fish Factory Arts CIC
14. Interim internal audit report
To note the interim internal audit report for the financial year-end 31 March 2023
15. Councillor attendance
To note the Councillor attendance for the first six-months of the municipal year (May to end Oct)
16. Exclusion of the press and public
To resolve that in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960 the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items by reason of the confidential nature of the items. Proceedings, apart from any resolutions passed, shall remain confidential.
17. To appoint a contractor to clear the land at the Glebe Cemetery
To appoint a contractor to clear the land at the Glebe Cemetery to enable the survey to take place
18. To approve the expenditure to replace two PC’s
To approve the expenditure to replace the two PC’s
19. To appoint a weed spraying contractor for 2023/24
To appoint a weed spraying contractor for the 2023/24 financial year.
Minutes
The numbering of minutes is sequential and continues from the previous meeting’s minutes, the numbering restarts at the Annual Meeting of the Council.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF PENRYN HELD ON MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN
Councillors present: Tucker (Town Mayor), May (Deputy Mayor), Bennett, Doyle, Grant, Hanks, Harrison, Jordan, Kirby, Milan, Russell, Wenmoth and Williams
In Attendance: Robert Oliver (Finance Officer)
89. Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ronchetti (ill) and Widdon (ill). Councillor Langan was absent, no apology given.
90. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
Councillors May, Harrison and Williams declared a non-registrable interest in agenda item 12 – Accounts – 1 September to 30 September 2022, as they are members of Penryn Federation, who supplied and were paid for providing teas on Fair Day.
91. Public Participation
No requests had been received from members of the public wishing to speak at the meeting
92. Minutes
RESOLVED that minute numbers 56 to 88 of the meeting of the Council held on 3 October 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Proposed by Councillor Wenmoth and seconded by Councillor May
93. Committee Minutes
- The minutes of the meeting of the Staffing Committee held on 29 September 2022 were noted
- The minutes of the meeting of the Events Committee held on 4 October 2022 were noted
- The minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17 October 2022 were noted
94. Minutes from outside groups
The minutes of the Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Panel held on Tuesday 27 September 2022 were noted
95. Correspondence
The Finance Officer reported;
- A thank you letter from the Sea Sanctuary for the grant awarded by the Town Council.
96. Mayor’s Announcements and Engagements
The mayor’s announcements and engagements for the period 3 October to 13 November 2022 was noted.
97. Representations by Cornwall Council Members and Reports from Councillors Attending External Meetings
In the absence of the Cornwall Council member the Finance Officer reported on their behalf that three people have volunteered for the Community speed watch group so far.
98. Town Clerk Report
The Town Clerk’s report was noted.
99. Accounts – 1 September to 30 September 2022
Having earlier in the meeting declared a non-registrable interest Councillors May, Harrison and Williams did not take place in the debate or the vote.
RESOLVED that the list of accounts paid and the monthly statement for the period 1 September to 30 September 2022 be approved
Proposed by Councillor Grant and seconded by Councillor Milan
100. Accounts – 1 October to 31 October 2022
RESOLVED that the list of accounts paid and the monthly statement for the period 1 October to 31 October 2022 be approved
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Grant
101. Community grants
There were three requests for community grants from Penryn Football Club Women’s Team, Penryn and District Twinning Association and Fish Factory Arts CIC.
- Penryn Football Club Women’s Team
It was RESOLVED that, in accordance with sections 1-8 of Part 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (General Power of Competence), a grant of £300 is awarded towards the cost of new kit and equipment.
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Grant
- Penryn and District Twinning Association
It was RESOLVED that, in accordance with sections 1-8 of Part 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (General Power of Competence), a grant of £300 be awarded to assist with the association’s costs.
Proposed by Councillor Jordan and seconded by Russell
- Fish Factory Arts CIC
It was RESOLVED that, in accordance with sections 1-8 of Part 1 of the Localism Act 2011 (General Power of Competence), a grant of £300 towards the costs to help with creating a warm heated space.
Proposed by Councillor Hanks and seconded by Bennett
102. Interim internal audit report
The Interim internal audit report for the financial year ending 31 March 2023 was noted.
103. Councillor attendance
The Councillor’s attendance report for the six-month period (May to Oct 2022) was noted.
104. Exclusion of the press and public
It was RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies Admission to Meetings Act 1960, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items by reasons of the confidential nature of the item. Proceedings, apart from any resolutions passed, shall remain confidential.
Proposed by Councillor Bennett and seconded by Councillor Grant
105. To appoint a contractor to clear the land at the Glebe Cemetery
RESOLVED that Robbie’s Garden Services are appointed as the contractor to clear the additional land at the Glebe Cemetery for a cost of £1,600.00.
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor
106. To approve the expenditure to replace two PC’s
RESOLVED that Piran Technologies are appointed to replace two PC’s in the office for a cost of £1,382.58.
Proposed by Councillor Russell and seconded by Councillor Milan
107. To appoint a weed spraying contractor for 2023/24
RESOLVED that Falmouth Town Council are appointed to weed spray in 2023/24 for a cost of £2,249.68
Proposed by Councillor May and seconded by Councillor Williams
There being no further business to transact, the meeting was closed at 7:30pm
