Time: 7.00pm
Location: Congleton Town Hall
Contact: Ruth Burgess – Streetscape Development Manager
Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk
The following members sit on the Environment Committee:
- Councillor Suzy Firkin (Chair)
- Councillor Heather Pearce (Vice Chair)
- Councillor Suzie Akers Smith
- Councillor Charles Booth
- Councillor Dave Brown
- Councillor Sally Ann Holland
- Councillor Amanda Martin
- Councillor Susan Mead
- Councillor Heather Seddon
- Councillor Glen Williams
Ex Officio Members: Councillor Kay Wesley (Town Mayor) and Councillor Robert Brittain (Deputy Mayor)
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AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
Members are reminded of the necessity to give apologies in advance of the meeting and to give reasons for absence.
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enclosed)
To approve and sign the minutes of the Environment Committee held on 11th July 2024 as a correct record.
3. Declarations of Interest
Members are requested to declare both “pecuniary” and “non-pecuniary” interests as early in the meeting as they become known.
4. Outstanding Actions
To review any outstanding actions from previous meetings.
|
Date of Meeting |
Item Number |
Details of Action |
By who |
Progress |
|
11.07.24 |
Item 4 |
In Bloom to actively promote in Bear Necessities and on social media, the reduction in costs and numbers of plants planted for Congleton in Bloom |
RB/DM |
In Progress |
|
11.07.24 |
Item 8 |
Streetscape Accounts – As well as the colour code system, add Bold text for overspending to allow readers with visual impairments to follow the document correctly. |
RB |
In Progress |
|
11.07.24 |
Item 9 |
Send a full breakdown % of the areas where fly-tipping occurs to all councillors. |
RB |
In Progress |
|
11.07.24 |
Item 12 |
Biodiversity Update – Look into signage for the rivers and canals as well as our biodiversity signage on our open spaces, signage to have Congleton Town Council and logo on the signs. |
RB |
In Progress |
5. 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.
6. Urgent Items
Members may raise urgent items related to this Committee, but no discussion or decisions may be taken at the meeting.
7. Congleton In Bloom Working Group (Enclosed)
To receive the notes of the Congleton in Bloom Working Group held on 10th September 2024
8. Green Working Group (Enclosed)
To receive the notes of the Green Working Group held on 1st August 2024
9. Streetscape Trading Account (Enclosed)
To receive the Streetscape Trading account report.
10. Streetscape Update (Enclosed)
To receive the report relating to the Streetscape Services.
11. Carbon Footprint Summary (Enclosed)
To receive updates and comments regarding the Town Council Carbon Footprint.
12. Biodiversity Update ( Enclosed)
For the Environment Committee to note the work on the site-specific biodiversity plan and next site launch event.
13. Carbon Neutral Update (Enclosed)
To receive update and review the Town Council Carbon Neutral set date
14. Solar Together and Green Fayre ( Enclosed)
To receive information on Green Events
15. Cheshire East Report (verbal update)
To receive a verbal update on items of interest from Cheshire East Environment and Communities Committee from the Ward Councillor.
