These are draft minutes that have not yet been approved by the council. The minutes are subject to change and will be confirmed at the next meeting.

C25/032 PRESENT

Councillors McCulloch, Coan, Dalzell, Hartley and Watson.

A Keppel-Green (Town Clerk).

 

C25/033 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies were received from Cllrs Forrest (health).

 

C25/034 DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS

No member declared an interest in any item under discussion.

 

C25/035 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

A representative of Friends of the Moor spoke in relation to the proposal for CCTV on the Moor, outlining that the group has been campaigning for CCTV coverage for almost a decade, noting a number of instances where CCTV would have been beneficial and noting the results of a survey of residents which indicated support for CCTV. In a personal capacity they further spoke in relation to the  proposed reduction in PCSO numbers outlining their experience of the value of PCSOs.

The Police Sergeant for Knutsford spoke in relation to CCTV on the Moor, reporting the number of crime reports in the last two years, noting that a number were closed without evidence which CCTV may have provided and expressing general support for CCTV to support police work.

 

C25/036 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held 6th October, subject to typographical corrections to C25/024 and C25/030.

 

C25/037 REVIEW OF YEAR TO DATE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

The income and expenditure year to date was noted. The Town Clerk explained the overspend for Town Awards was the redesign of event materials.

 

C25/038 MOOR CCTV CAMERA

It was RESOLVED that the committee wishes to see adequate CCTV coverage on the Moor.

It was RESOLVED to recommend to Full Council that it funds CCTV coverage on the Moor with costs of up to £5,200 upfront and £1,360 per year.

 

C25/039 CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY REDUCTION IN PCSOS

It was RESOLVED to write to the Police and Crime Commission and Chief Constable outlining the council’s opposition to the proposed reduction in PCSO numbers recognising the value placed on the service the provide to the local community.

 

C25/040 COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

It was RESOLVED to approve the revised policy.

 

C25/041 PROMOTION OF 2027 ELECTIONS

The committee discussed the relative value of a methods of promoting election candidacy, expressing some uncertainty as to the value of engagement through the schools and the level of involvement members would be willing to give to for associated publicity.

The meeting was adjourned for a short recess.

It was RESOLVED to proceed with he promotion plan as outlined, starting as soon as practicable and subject to adequate budget and personnel.

 

C25/042 STRATEGIC PLAN

Progress against delivery of strategic plan actions was noted. The Town Clerk confirmed that the departure of the Community Engagement Officer would have some effect on delivery and that this would be reviewed once a new officer was in post.

 

C25/043 OUTSTANDING ACTIONS AND PROJECT UPDATES REPORT

The outstanding actions and project updates report was noted.

 

C25/044 COMMITTEE WORKPLAN

The committee workplan was noted and it was noted that leads needed assigning to some items.

 

C25/045 QUESTIONS TO THE TOWN CLERK

The Town Clerk responded to a question advising that signage could be installed at the accessible toilet at the council offices and to a further question in relation to the condition of Northwich Road advising reports should firstly be made via the traCE system and then to CEC ward memebrs.

 

C25/046 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

It was noted that the next scheduled meeting would be held on 16th February at 7:30pm.