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Town Council

Monday, October 4, 2021

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location

Council Chamber, Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Rd, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1LE

Chair
Cllr Mike Facey
Explanation

You are hereby summoned to attend the next meeting of the Town Council.


Councillors are reminded that, as public office holders, they are expected to comply with the ‘Nolan Principles’ & the council’s Code of Conduct, and to show respect to others in accordance with the law.


In order to help keep each other safe, all attendees at meetings are asked to be considerate of others and follow requests given by the chairman at the meeting. We will be grateful if you will continue to please:
• use the hand sanitiser at the entry point
• use the NHS app at the door to record your attendance
• take your seat on arrival and remain seated throughout at the set distance
• leave promptly at the end of the meeting
• If you are able, please wear a face covering that fits over the nose and mouth


Yours sincerely


Sam Winter


Town Clerk


A public participation session will be held during the meeting. Anyone wishing to speak on any matter should give notice of the request and subject matter to the Town Clerk no later than midday of the last working day prior to the meeting. No resolution can be made on any matter that is not on the agenda.


Please be aware that meetings are recorded

Agenda items

  1. 120.0.T21
    To receive apologies for non-attendance
  2. 121.0.T21

    Unless granted a dispensation, a councillor with voting rights shall not participate in discussion or vote on a matter in which they have an interest and shall withdraw from the meeting during discussion of the matter.

  3. 122.0.T21

  4. 123.0.T21

  5. 124.0.T21

  6. 125.0.T21

    Prior to the meeting, any councillor member of the committee wishing to provide an announcement should first liaise with the chairman, who will direct order of speaking.

  7. 126.0.T21

    In accordance with standing orders, members of the public may speak at this meeting in respect of town council business, provided that prior notice of a request to speak and the subject matter is received by the Town Clerk no later than midday of the last working day prior to the meeting. Public participation shall be restricted to the public participation session, unless directed otherwise by the Chairman.

  8. 127.0.T21

    In accordance with Standing Orders, a public question shall not require a response at the meeting nor start a debate on the question. The chairman of the meeting may direct that a written or oral response is given.

  9. 128.0.T21

    Reports will be received verbally at the meeting, pre-circulated or tabled.

    Attachment

  10. 129.0.T21

    Reports will be received verbally at the meeting, pre-circulated or tabled.

    Attachment

  11. 130.0.T21

    Reports will be received verbally at the meeting, pre-circulated or tabled.


    A full list of councillor members appointed to outside bodies is available on the town council website: https://burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk/your-council/meet-the-councillors

    Attachment

  12. 131.0.T21
    To hear from Cllrs Allen & Flurry on the DEFRA Local Nature Recovery Strategies and agree a response to NALC.
  13. 132.0.T21
    To nominate a representative to act as the environmental lead on issues affecting local councils & to accept an invitation to join the Levels Climate Forum for the SCOP26+ Climate Conference on Saturday 6 November 1pm-6pm in Somerton
  14. 133.0.T21

  15. 134.0.T21
    To receive an update from the town clerk on local government reorganisation
  16. 135.0.T21
    To approve the adoption of the drafted Safeguarding Policy: children, young people & vulnerable adults
  17. 136.0.T21

  18. 137.0.T21

  19. 138.0.T21

  20. 139.0.T21

  21. 140.0.T21

  22. 141.0.T21

    Draft minutes have been circulated to councillors by email & added to the website


    16th June 2021 Burial Minutes
    23rd June 2021 Planning Minutes
    5th July 2021 Finance & Resource Minutes
    12th July 2021 Town Improvements Minutes
    14th July 2021 Planning Minutes
    27th July 2021 HR Sub-Committee Minute
    4th August 2021 Planning Minutes
    23rd August 2021 Planning Minutes

  23. 142.0.T21

    Members are requested to notify the office ahead of the meeting if they wish to have further information on any item

    Attachment

  24. 143.0.T21

    6th October 2021 Planning
    11th October 2021 Finance & Resources (Draft Budget)
    19th October 2021 Princess Management (Draft budget)
    27th October 2021 Planning


    10th November 2021 Burial (Draft budget)
    15th November 2021 Town Improvements (Draft Budget)
    17th November 2021 Planning
    22nd November 2021 Finance & Resources(Full Draft Budget)
    30th November 2021 Princess Management


    6th December 2021 Town Council (Draft Budget)