Council Meetings Archive

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

14^th December 2023

To: Councillors Mike Hutchison, James Barber, Sandy Livingstone and Sarah Bennett-Wake.

You are hereby summoned to attend

Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:

Macclesfield Library

on

20^th December 2023

commencing at 7pm

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Nicola Mellor

Admin and Governance Manager

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda

Agenda of the meeting to be held on Wednesday 20^th December 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Admin and Governance Manager.

1.     Apologies for Absence

To receive apologise for absence

2.     Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting

3.     Public Participation

The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions. Following which the meeting will be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during the public session, please email

civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 19/12/23. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 19/12/23.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 15^th November 2023

Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting, and any delays in responses have been relayed.

The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 10^th January 2024 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 20^th December 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

In attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr James Barber

2.     Declarations of Interest

Cllr Hutchison declared a non- pecuniary interest in application number 23/2318M as he is an ex-teacher at the school.

Cllr Bennett- Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Canal and River Trust which is mentioned in a number of applications and is a member of the ‘Children and Families Trust’ who have been asked to comment on a consultation with relation to application 23/2318M.

3.     Public Participation

The meeting was adjourned to invite public comments and questions.

There was no public participation

The meeting was reconvened.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 15^th November 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting, and any delays in responses have been relayed.

No comment

The Planning committee have no comment on the above application but note that it is a 1.5 storey house as apposed to bungalows

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask that the planning officer check Local Policy HOU12 regarding ‘the overbearing and dominating effect of new buildings’ and HOU11 relating to- ‘be in keeping with the scale, character and appearance of their surroundings’.

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

Resolved: Objection

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to the above application and would like the planning officer to consider the following local policies when making their decision.

They feel this is Backland development, Local Policy HOU10 and that this will have an effect on residents. These include, as stated in Local Policy HOU12 Amenity- Loss of privacy, parking and environmental disturbance to the canal.

No comment

Resolved:  Object

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to the above application and would like the planning officer to consider the following local policy when make their decision.

They feel this is Backland development, Local Policy HOU10.

No comments

No comment

Resolved: Object

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to the above application and would like the planning officer to consider the following local policies when making their decision.

They feel this is Backland development, Local Policy HOU10 and that this will have an effect on residents. These include, as stated in Local Policy HOU12 Amenity- ‘Loss of privacy’ and ‘environmental disturbance’ as there are concerns about flood risk.

No comments

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee feel there isn’t enough information to comment on this application.

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check Local Policy HOU11- ‘be in keeping with the scale, character and appearance of their surroundings and the local area’

No comment

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 10^th January 2024 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Close: 19:31

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

4th December 2023

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sarah Bennett-Wake, David Edwardes, Emma Gilman, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison, Sandy Livingstone, Neil Puttick, Ruth Thompson, Mick Warren and Fiona Wilson

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of

Macclesfield Town Council’s Full Council meeting to be held at

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

11^th December 2023

commencing at 7pm,

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Agenda

The agenda of the meeting to be held on the 11^th December 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

1       Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies and approval.

2       Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting.

Public Questions

The meeting will be adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

The meeting will then be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during public session, please email
clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk  by 5pm Thursday 7^th December 2023. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 5pm Thursday 7^th December 2023.

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3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 16^th October 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5       Finance Committee Minutes

5.1      Finance Committee Minutes 13^th November 2023

To note the minutes.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5.3      Spend to Date

Action: To approve the spend to date (end of Sep 23) of 396,875 as approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee 13^th November 2023

6       Planning Committee

6.1       Planning Committee Minutes 25^th October 2023

To note the minutes.

6.2      Planning Committee Minutes 15^th November 2023

To note the minutes

6.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

7       Services Committee

7.1         Services Committee Minutes 27^th November 2023

To note the minutes.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector to brief the Council.

8.2      CAB

To receive and note the report.

8.3      CCTV

Action: To approve the SLA.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Services Terms of Reference

Action: To approve the above document.

10   Budget 2024/25

Action: To consider and approve version 2 of the budget.

11   Silk Museum

Action: To consider the grant application from the Silk Museum as recommended by the Services Committee 27/11/23.

12   Trustee silk

Action: To approve a Councillor to be co-opted to the Silk Museum Board.

13   South Park Pavilion

Action:

•  To approve that the Council opt to tax for the Pavilion subject to approval with the HMRC
• Decide a loan amount.
• To approve the following tender process and delegations.

14   Holy Trinity Church

Action: To consider the recommendation for Holy Trinity Church Graveyard.

15   Museum on the Street

Action:

• To approve the spend for the budgeted amounts.
• To approve 2 Councillors for the Steering Group.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 25^th March 2023 at the Town Hall.

3. Minutes Full Council 16 10 23

5.1 Finance Committee Minutes 13th November 2023

6.1 MTC PC Minutes 25th October 2023 (002)

6.2 MTC PC Minutes 15th November 2023

7.1 Services Committee MIns 27th November 2023

8.2 CAB

8.3 CCTV

9.1 MTC Services TofR

10. Budget V2

11. Silk Museum Grant Request

12. Trustee for Silk Museum

13. South Park Pavilion

14. Holy Trinity Hurdsfield Graveyard

15. Museum on the Street

Minutes of Full Council Meeting 11^th December 2023

The minutes of the meeting held on the 11^{th of} December 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

Cllr Wilcock

Cllr Bennett- Wake

Cllr Gilman

Cllr Harewood

Cllr Hutchison-Jones

Cllr Livingstone

Cllr Thompson

Cllr Wilson

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Barber

Cllr Edwardes

Cllr Puttick

Cllr Warren

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr Bennett-Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 8.2 CAB, as she is a Trustee of the CAB.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

John Varney, Chair of Silk Museum, spoke about agenda item 11 and the work to ensure the original values of the Sunday school building and the museums are met in modern Macclesfield.

Cllr Wilson asked if there was a small mistake on the budget total for 25-26 and Emma Anderson, Director of the Silk Museum, replied there was a small mistake and the total should be £72000.

Cllr Harewood-Jones asked if they have a programme of events. Emma replied that there was lots of work going on with Speaking Up and Speaking Out, IDST and Scoop and Scales.

Cllr Hutchison spoke of his involvement with the Museum as a member of the Silkmen Supporters trust and the professionalism and creativity of the museum as they look to have an exhibition about the football club.

Cllr Bennett- Wake asked if they had looked at other funding apart from Town Council. Emma said they look for funding all the time, including the need for match funding.

Cllr Livingstone, said he has spoke at the Services Committee and of the uniqueness of museum with regard to silk and the social history and said he would support the grant but they would want regular updates to see how progress is going.

Cllr Thompson spoke of the ambitious targets for fundraising and would like it review the progress each year before giving the grant.

Emma said they have been developing good relationships with funders and they are confident they can meet these targets.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 16^th October 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising from the minutes.

5       Finance Committee Minutes

5.1      Finance Committee Minutes 13^th November 2023

The minutes were noted.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

5.3      Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (end of Sep 23) of £396,875 was approved.

6       Planning Committee

6.1       Planning Committee Minutes 25^th October 2023

The minutes were noted.

6.2      Planning Committee Minutes 15^th November 2023

The minutes were noted.

6.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

Cllr Wilson referred to the minutes of 25^th October 23, Agenda item 8 Canal Bridge 36, saying, as the person who brought this as a member item when she was a member of the planning committee, that she was very pleased to see progress and it would help with active travel and residents getting access to the countryside.

7       Services Committee

7.1         Services Committee Minutes 27^th November 2023

The minutes were noted.

7.2 Matters arising from the minutes

There were no matters arising.

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8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

No representation attended the meeting.

8.2      CAB

Will McKellar, CEO of the CAB, attended the meeting to update on the CAB services.  They are seeing a steady number of individuals; however, those individuals have many more issues. The main issues are money related.

Where they have been able to help people increase their income is by apply for and gain welfare benefits.

Many people still have a negative income and no matter how much they help people with debt etc. they are still in negative income. This issue is not just a local problem, it is a national problem.

Two case studies have been provided which show the sort of issues they deal with including immigration and discrimination.

They received some funding from the national CAB organisation and they are doing some sessions in Hurdsfield and Ash Grove. Plus, they have a stand in the hospital as the Local Area Coordinators have approached them about people unable to be discharged due to housing and financial issues and they are looking to see what the CAB can do.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked at what point the negative income for people happened and Will said it was coming for years but the increase in utilities in gas last year was what tipped it over the edge. The decline has been going on for years. They had one client whose only form of heating was a clothes dryer.

Cllr Bennett-Wake said that case study 1 concerning the hate crime, was very upsetting, especially when there is a trial currently where a Trans teenage girl was murdered. She listed Macc Pride and Transcend as groups who can support the LBGTQ+ community.

Cllr Wilson thanked Will, and said they had both been at the opening of the Ash Grove Hub, which will be a family hub, and the CAB will have a presence there. The facilities are all under one roof to help residents with all sorts of issues from things the CAB can deal with to breastfeeding support.

Following on from a £75million cut in CEC funding, a 63% reduction, Cllr Wilson thanked the CAB for  continually being available to help those who really needed it.

Cllr Livingstone thanked the CAB too, and said as his day job is a Director of a social housing organisation that housing and homelessness issues are accelerating across the North West.

Cllr Hutchison also thanked the CAB and asked Will to thank the staff for the difficult issues they deal with and their tenacity.

8.3      CCTV

Resolved: The SLA for 3 years was approved for £35,447.02 and the extra amount of £2477.02 is to be added to the CCTV amount budgeted for currently standing at £33,000.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Services Terms of Reference

Resolved: The above document was approved.

10   Budget 2024/25

Resolved: Version 2 of the budget was approved with the following amendments:

• To add £2477.02 to the budget for CCTV to cover the SLA for CEC.
• To add £20000 to the budget for the Public Works Loan.

11   Silk Museum

Resolved: To award a grant in 3 parts of £20,000 annually equaling a total of £60,000. This is to be reviewed annually before the next tranche is granted. The Council is to receive regular update reports at every Full Council on the following points from their application on what they aim to deliver.

• Achieving substantial fundraising towards capital development and building improvements, as well as ambitious engagement projects
• Making the buildings accessible to all
• Reducing the environmental impact and energy consumption in our buildings
• Establishing strong local partnerships and buy-in to our vision with key organisations, communities, and stakeholders
• Putting local people and local voices at the heart of engagement of the stories we tell of Macclesfield’s heritage
• Strengthening its financial resilience
• Raising the profile, increasing audiences and participation in our work

12   Trustee silk

Resolved:  It was approved for Cllr Barber to be co-opted onto the Silk Museum board.

13   South Park Pavilion

Resolved:

·         It was approved that the Council opt to tax for the Pavilion subject to approval with the HMRC

• The loan amount to be applied for will be £1.25million and a further £20,000 is to be added to the budget under Public Works Loan.
• To approve the tender process and delegations.

14   Holy Trinity Church

Resolved: The Town Council passed a resolution at Full Council 11th December 2023 within the 3 month period, to pass the responsibility of the maintenance to Cheshire East Council and then give written notice of that resolution to the district council and to the PCC.

15   Museum on the Street

Resolved:

• The spend for the budgeted amounts was approved.
• The 2 Councillors approved for the Steering Group were
  • Cllr Gilman
  • Cllr Hutchison

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 25^th March 2024 7pm at the Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                            17^th November 2023

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sandy Livingstone, Neil Puttick, Mick Warren and Fiona Wilson.

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of

Macclesfield Town Council’s Services Committee meeting to be held at

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

27^th November 2023

commencing at 7pm,

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Agenda

Agenda of the meeting to be held on the 27^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

PLEASE NOTE –This meeting is open to the public should you wish to attend please inform the Town Clerk and spaces may be limited.

1.        Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence.

2.        Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting.

Public Questions

The meeting will be adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

The meeting will then be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during public session, please email
clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk  by 5pm Thursday 23^rd November 2023. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 5pm Thursday 23^rd November 2023.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 10^th July 2023

• Action: To approve the minutes.
• Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes

4.        Governance

4.1 Services Terms of Reference

Action: To review the Terms of Reference.

5.        Community

5.1 Community Engagement Update

To receive and note the updated report.

5.2   CVSCE

To receive and note the updated report.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update

Action- to consider the proposal from Macc-POW!

6.2 Floral Displays

To receive and note the updated report.

6.3 Public Toilets

To receive and note the updated report.

6.4   Festoons

To receive and note the updated report.

6.5 Tunnicliffe Trail

To receive and note the updated report.

6.6 Barnaby Parade

Update will be given in the public speaking session by Barnaby.

6.6a Artspace Report

6.6b Barnaby Festival Report

To receive and note the above reports.

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7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

To receive and note the updated report.

Action: To consider the proposal for Ash Grove Park.

7.2 South Park Pavilion

To receive and note the updated report.

7.3 Playing Out

To receive and note the updated report.

7.4 Allotments

To receive and note the updated report.

7.5 Street Sports

To note the updated report.

• Summer Schools

To note the updated report

• Park Fit

To note the updated report

8.        Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm Furniture

To receive and note the updated report.

8.2 Town Ranger

To receive and note the attached report.

8.3  01625 Gallery

To receive and note the attached report.

8.4 Community Enforcement

To receive and note the updated report.

8.5  Echoes of the Past

To receive and note the updated report.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Footfall Mapping Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.2 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.3 Town Centre Signage Project

To receive and note the updated report.

9.4 Town Centre Recovery Working Group

To receive and note the updated report.

9.5 Community Transport Sub Committee

To receive and note the attached report.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

To receive and note the updated report.

11.    Silk Museum Grant

Action: To consider the attached proposal and for recommendation to Full Council 11^th December 2023.

12.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 11^th March 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3.1 Services Committee Minutes 10th July 23

4. MTC Services TofR

5.1 Community engagement update

5.2 CVS report 6. Local Service Delivery

6. Local Service Delivery

6.1 Macc Pow report

6.6a Artspace Report

6.6b Barnaby Report

7. Leisure and outdoor activities

7.4 Allotment charges report

8. Street Scene

8.2 Ranger report

8.3 The 01625 Gallery Update #4

9.1 Footfall Data

9.2 Wifi Data

9.3 Town centre signage

9.4 TCRWG

9.5 Community Transport Sub Committee Report

10. Communications update

11. Silk Museum Funding Application

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 27^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

Cllr Wilcock

Cllr Warren

Cllr Livingston

Cllr Barber

Cllr Bennett – Wake

1.        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Wilson.

2.        Declarations of Interest

Cllr Warren declared a non-pecuniary interested in allotment charges report 7.4 as he is Chair of Brookfield Lane Allotments.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

Marc Jackson spoke on item 6.1 Macc -Pow! and a proposal for the this event and how it was growing very quickly and has many people coming from all over the world. The event has integrated itself into the town and having events in shops and cafes and the library to bring in footfall. One of the things they want to do is invest more in creators, e,g five minute portraits.

John Varney, Chair of the Silk Museum, discussed item 11, asking for a grant over 3 years to underpin the transformation of the building, the ambition is to revamp the building to what it was conceived of originally and continue to make it a place where local groups can meet.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 10^th July 2023

• Resolved: The minutes were approved.
• Resolved: There were no matters arising.

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4.        Governance

4.1 Resolved: The Terms of Reference were reviewed and approved.

5.        Community

5.1 Community Engagement Update

The report was noted.

5.2   CVSCE

The report was noted.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update

Resolved: – The proposal for Macc Pow! was approved.

6.2  Floral Displays

The report was noted.

6.3 Public Toilets

The report was noted.

6.4   Festoons

The report was noted.

6.5 Tunnicliffe Trail

The report was noted.

6.6 Barnaby Parade

The report was noted.

6.6a Artspace Report

6.6b Barnaby Festival Report

The reports were noted.

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7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

The report was noted.

7.2 South Park Pavilion

The report was noted.

7.3 Playing Out

The report was noted.

7.4 Allotments

Resolved: – Deferred to next meeting to add an Annual Admin Charge.

7.5 Street Sports

To note the updated report.

• Summer Schools

To note the updated report

• Park Fit

To note the updated report

8.        Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm Furniture

The report was noted.

8.2 Town Ranger

The report was noted.

8.3  01625 Gallery

The report was noted.

8.4 Community Enforcement
The report was noted.

8.5  Echoes of the Past

The report was noted.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Footfall Mapping Data

The report was noted.

9.2 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

The report was noted.

9.3 Town Centre Signage Project

The report was noted.

9.4 Town Centre Recovery Working Group

The report was noted.

9.5 Community Transport Sub Committee

The report was noted.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

The report was noted.

11.    Silk Museum Grant

Resolved: The attached proposal is approved for recommendation to Full Council 11^th December 2023.

12.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 11^th March 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting closed: 8:54pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

9^th November 2023

To: Councillors Mike Hutchison, James Barber, Sandy Livingstone and Sarah Bennett-Wake.

You are hereby summoned to attend

Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:

Macclesfield Library

on

15^th November 2023

commencing at 7pm

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Nicola Mellor

Admin and Governance Manager

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda

Agenda of the meeting to be held on Wednesday 15^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Admin and Governance Manager.

1.     Apologies for Absence

To receive apologise for absence

2.     Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting

3.     Public Participation

The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions. Following which the meeting will be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during the public session, please email

civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 14/11/23. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 14/11/23.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 25^th October 2023

Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting, and any delays in responses have been relayed.

The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.

7.     Glow Up grant applications

7.1 Rolf & Co.

To review Glow Up grant application

7.2 Mujer Boutique

To review Glow Up grant application

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 20^th December 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Glow Up Grants report- Agenda Item 7

Agenda Item 7.1 Rolph and Co. Application Form- redacted

Agenda Item 7.1 Rolph and Co. Quote 1

Agenda Item 7.1 Rolph and Co. Quote 2

Agenda Item 7.2 Mujer Boutique- Application Form- redacted

Agenda Item 7.2 Mujer Boutique- Quote 1- Signs Express

Agenda Item 7.2 Mujer Boutique- Quote 2- Tunnicliffe Signs

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 15^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

In attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr James Barber

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett- Wake

2.     Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interest

3.     Public Participation

The meeting was adjourned to invite public comments and questions.

There was no public participation.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 25^th October 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: Cllr Mike Hutchison asked if the committee members could have some pictures with the shops that have been awarded Glow-up Grants.

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting, and any delays in responses have been relayed.

The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning committee would like the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU 12-

1. Loss of privacy,
2. Loss of sunlight and day light,
3. The overbearing and dominating effect of new buildings

Macclesfield Town Council Planning committee would like the planning officer to check the National Design Space Standards (NDSS) regarding room sizes.

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning committee would like the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU 12-

1. Loss of privacy,
2. Loss of sunlight and day light,
3. The overbearing and dominating effect of new buildings

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check that the materials being used are in keeping with the character of the listed building.

Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU 11- 2. Be in keeping with the…character and appearance of their surroundings

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask that the application is approved by the conservation officer.

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

7.     Glow Up grant applications

7.1 Rolf & Co.

The committee support this application and approve the grant funding

7.2 Mujer Boutique

The committee support this application and approve the grant funding

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 20^th December 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

4^th November 2023

To Chair Cllr Ruth Thompson and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison, Emma Gilman, Neil Puttick and Chris Wilcock.

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of

Macclesfield Town Council’s Finance Committee meeting to be held at

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

13^th November 2023

commencing at 7pm,

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Agenda of the meeting to be held on the 13^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Town Clerk by Thursday 9^th November 2023 5pm.

1       Apologies for Absence

2       Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting.

Public Questions

The meeting will be adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

The meeting will then be reconvened.

3   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 11^th September 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4       Updates from the Minutes

Action: To note any actions.

5              Grant Applications

5.1   Macc Wild

Action: To consider the grant application for £1818.88.

5.2   Macc Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club

Action: To consider the grant application for £500.

5.3   Park lane School

Action: To consider the grant application for £653.95

5.4   RBL- Macclesfield Branch

Action: To consider the grant application for £120.

5.5   St Barnabus

Action: To consider the grant application for £2000.

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6              Grant Updates

6.1   Macc Pride

To note the report.

6.2   Weston Friends

To note the report.

6.3    Mersey Riverside

To note the report.

7              Finances

7.1   Spend to Date

Action: The spend to date (end September) of £396,875 to be approved for Full Council 16^th October 2023.

7.2   Reports

Action: The following reports were noted:

7.2.1     Income and Expenditure

7.2.2     Bank Reconciliation

7.2.3     Receipts and Payments

7.2.4     Authorised Payments

8. Interim Audit

To note the interim audit.

9.  Budget 24/25

Action: To discuss the budget and approve.

10. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 26^th February 2023, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Finance Committee

6/11/23

Supplementary Agenda for the meeting to be held on 13^th November 2023

Adding Agenda Item:

10.  Ward Budgets

• To discuss the Application for Broken Cross and Upton Ward

Town Clerk

3. Finance Committee Minutes 11th September 2023

5.1 Macc Wild large grant

5.2 MAFVBC grant

5.3 Park Lane School large grant

5.4 RBL grant

5.5 St Barnabas grant

6.1 Macc Pride Grant

6.2 Weston Friends grant

6.3 Bioblitz report

7.2.1 Detailed Income & Expenditure by Budget Heading 30_09_2023

7.2.2 Bank Reconciliation CB1 SEP23

7.2.3 Receipts and Payments

7.2.4 Authorised Payments

8. Interim Audit

9. Budget Report

10. Ward Budget

Minutes of the Finance Committee

Minutes of the meeting held on the 13^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

Cllr Ruth Thompson

Cllr Alift Harewood- Jones

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Chris Wilcock

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Bennett- Wake

Cllr Gilman

Cllr Puttick

2       Declarations of Interest

• Cllr Wilcock declared a non-pecuniary interest in 5.2 as an honorary member of the Veterans club.
• Cllr Thompson declared a non-pecuniary interest in 5.5 as a Trustee of Cre8 who often use St. Barnabus.
• Cllr Thompson declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 10, as her brother is a Trustee of Jasmine Park.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

The Chair decided to take the grant application speakers under agenda 5 in line with the grant applications.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 11^th September 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Updates from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising.

5              Grant Applications

5.1   Macc Wild

Resolved: The grant application for £1818.88 was approved.

5.2   Macc Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club

Resolved: The grant application for £500 was approved.

5.3   Park Lane School

Resolved: The grant application for £653.95 was approved.

5.4   RBL- Macclesfield Branch

Resolved: The grant application for £120 was approved.

5.5   St Barnabus

Resolved: The grant application for £2000 was approved.

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6              Grant Updates

6.1   Macc Pride

The report was noted.

6.2   Weston Friends

The report was noted.

6.3    Mersey Riverside

The report was noted.

7              Finances

7.1   Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (end September) of £396,875 was approved for Full Council 16^th October 2023.

7.2   Reports

Resolved: The following reports were noted:

7.2.1     Income and Expenditure

7.2.2     Bank Reconciliation

7.2.3     Receipts and Payments

7.2.4     Authorised Payments

8. Interim Audit

The interim audit was noted.

9.  Budget 24/25

Resolved: The budget was discussed and will now go to the Services Committee.

10. Ward Budgets

Resolved: The ward budget proposal for Broken Cross and Upton was approved for £790.

11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 26^th February 2023, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Ruth Thomson

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting closed: 8:15pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

18^th October 2023

To: Chair Councillor Mike Hutchison and Councillors James Barber, Sandy Livingstone and Sarah Bennett-Wake.

You are hereby summoned to attend

Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:

Macclesfield Library

on

25^th October 2023

commencing at 7pm

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Nicola Mellor

Admin and Governance Manager

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda

Agenda of the meeting to be held on Wednesday 25^th October 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Admin and Governance Manager.

1.     Apologies for Absence

To receive apologise for absence

2.     Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting

3.     Public Participation

The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions. Following which the meeting will be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during the public session, please email

civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 24/10/23. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 24/10/23.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30^th August 2023

Action: To consider the draft minutes as a true record of the meeting

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The planning authority has been informed of the date of this meeting, and any delays in responses have been relayed.

The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.

7.     Glow Up grant applications

7.1 The Clay Tea Rooms

To review and approve Glow Up grant application

7.2  ISOANA

To review and approve Glow Up grant application

7.3  Cheshire Cat

To review and approve Glow Up grant application

7.4 Café Mustard

To review and approve Glow Up grant application

7.5 James’ Kitchen

To review and approve Glow Up grant application

7.6 Crompton Road Chippy

To review and approve Glow Up grant application

8.     Canal bridge 36

Cllr Mick Warren will give an update on Canal Bridge 36

9.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 15^th November 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Glow Up Grants report- Agenda Item 7

The Clay Tea Rooms- Application Form- Agenda Item 7.1- Redacted

The Clay Tea Rooms- Quote 1- Agenda Item 7.1

The Clay Tea Rooms- Quote 2- Agenda Item 7.1

Isoana- Application Form- Agenda Item 7.2- Redacted

Isoana- Quote 1- Agenda Item 7.2

Isoana- Quote 2- Agenda Item 7.2

Cheshire Cat- Application Form and Quotes- Agenda Item 7.3- Redacted

Cafe Mustard Application Form- Agenda Item 7.4- Redacted

Cafe Mustard- Quote 1- Agenda Item 7.4

Cafe Mustard- Quote 2- Agenda Item 7.4

James’ Kitchen Application Form- Agenda Item 7.5- Redacted

James’ Kitchen- Digital Munkee quote 1- Agenda Item 7.5

James’ Kitchen- PKS MEDIA SIGNAGE quote 2- Agenda Item 7.5

Crompton Road Chippy Application Form- Agenda Item 7.6- Redacted

Crompton Road Chippy- Hanging Basket quote 1- Agenda Item 7.6

Crompton Road Chippy- Hanging Basket quote 2- Agenda Item 7.6

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 25^th October 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

In attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

Cllr James Barber

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

2.     Declarations of Interest

Cllr Sarah Bennett- Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/3010M as it is a neighbouring property. She will leave the room when it is being discussed.

3.     Public Participation

The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions.

There was no public participation.

The meeting was reconvened.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 30^th August 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved as a true record of the meeting

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising from the minutes.

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The Planning Committee considers all applications it is notified of and returns comments to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East Council) unless it has no objections.

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan- Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:

• Loss of sunlight or daylight,
• Loss of privacy
• The overbearing and dominating effect of new buildings

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan- Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:

Loss of sunlight or daylight,

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check this isn’t overdevelopment of the piece of land and also ask that the following polices from the Cheshire East Local Plan are checked:

• Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:
  • Loss of sunlight or daylight,
  • Traffic generation, access and parking
• Policy HOU13- Residential standards.

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check this isn’t overdevelopment of the piece of land and also ask that the following polices from the Cheshire East Local Plan are checked:

• Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:
  • Loss of sunlight or daylight,
  • Traffic generation, access and parking
• Policy HOU13- Residential standards.

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check this isn’t contaminated land, that there is no asbestos in the garage and that this isn’t an infill development.

The committee also ask that the following polices from the Cheshire East Local Plan are checked:

• Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:
  • Loss of sunlight or daylight,
  • Traffic generation, access and parking
• Policy HOU13- Residential standards.

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check this isn’t overdevelopment of the piece of land and also ask that the following polices from the Cheshire East Local Plan are checked:

• Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:
  • Loss of sunlight or daylight,
  • Traffic generation, access and parking
• Policy HOU13- Residential standards.

They also ask if this is green belt land?

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council note that a decision has been made on this application before the last day for submitting comments date.

No comment

Resolved: Objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee object to the above application and would like the planning officer to take into consideration the points of policy INF8- telecommunications infrastructure, specifically

Point 1. ii. There will be no significant adverse impact on visual and residential amenity, or on … the wider area.

This is in a residential area, not far from where 2 previous applications (22/2082M & 22/4445M)) have been made and refused for the following reasons:

22/2082M- ‘The Council hereby REFUSES approval for the following reasons: 1. The new 15 metre mast and associated equipment proposed, by reason of its size, bulk, design, height and prominent position, would form an overly intrusive and visually dominant addition that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area. This would be compounded by a disproportionate level of associated equipment resulting in an excessive level of street clutter, detrimental to the character and appearance of the public realm. The development is consequently considered to be contrary to policies Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Policy SD2 and Macclesfield Borough Local Plan Saved Policies RT2 and DC60 and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.’

22/4445M- ‘The Council hereby REFUSES approval for the following reasons: 1. The new 15 metre mast and associated equipment proposed would be unnacceptable by reason of its siting and appearance due to its size, height, and prominent position and would subsequently contrary to Part 16 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The proposals would also be contrary to Policies SD1 (Sustainable Development In Cheshire East), SD2 (Sustainable Development Principles) and SE1 (Design) of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy and policies GEN1 (Design Principles), REC1 (Open Space Protection) and Policy INF8 (Telecommunications Infrastructure) of the Cheshire East Site Allocations and Development Plan Document, insofar as it relates to significant adverse impact on visual amenity and the character of the wider area.’

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan policies:

HOU12 relating to traffic generation, access and parking.

HOU11- 2. be in keeping with the scale, character and appearance of their surroundings and the local area,

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan:

• Policy HOU12- Amenity relating to:
  • Loss of sunlight or daylight,
  • Traffic generation, access and parking
• Policy HOU13- Residential Standards

The committee ask the planning officer to check health & safety regulations regarding fire escapes as there are no windows showing on the ground floor apartment plans. Consideration should also be considered in relation to the rooms sizes.

No comment

No objection

For the above application Cllr Sarah Bennet- Wake left the room.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee felt the application was hard to comment on as there was difficulty in understanding the plans. They note that access for other residents has been allowed for a period of time, does this not become ‘custom and practice’?

The Committee also ask the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan policy:

• HOU12- Amenity- Loss of privacy

No objection

No objection

7.     Glow Up grant applications

7.1 The Clay Tea Rooms

The Planning committee approve this Glow Up grant application.

7.2  ISOANA

The Planning Committee approve this Glow up Grant application.

7.3  Cheshire Cat

The Planning Committee approve this Glow up Grant application.

7.4 Café Mustard

The Planning Committee approve this Glow Up Grant application.

7.5 James’ Kitchen

The Planning Committee approve this Glow Up Grant application.

7.6 Crompton Road Chippy

The Planning Committee do not approve the Crompton Road chippy sign as they feel there isn’t any change to the current sign but approve the funds for hanging baskets/ trough lighting.

8.     Canal bridge 36

Cllr Mick Warren came to give an update on Canal Bridge 36. He has spoken with the Senior Architect from David Wilson homes. The canal access won’t be able to happen because of how long the gradient would have to be and they couldn’t see how you could get heavy machinery over the bridge to carry out such works. The Senior Architect from David Wilson homes is getting prices off his contractors to see about getting compacted ground works to go over the bridge to form a path from the Kings Park development over to Barracks Lane.

Cllr Mick Warren also had a meeting with Andrew Ramshall, Cheshire East Conservation Officer. He agreed that planning permission would be required but not listed building consent. He also couldn’t see a problem with removing the post in the middle of the bridge.

Next steps are to wait to hear back from the Senior Architect at David Wilson Homes and then meet with the Canal and River Trust about the updated plan.

9.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 15^th November 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 20:21

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

6^th October 2023

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sarah Bennett-Wake, David Edwardes, Emma Gilman, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison, Sandy Livingstone, Neil Puttick, Ruth Thompson, Mick Warren and Fiona Wilson

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of

Macclesfield Town Council’s Full Council meeting to be held at

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

16^th October 2023

commencing at 7pm,

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Agenda

The agenda of the meeting to be held on the 16^th October 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

1       Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies and approval.

2       Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting.

Public Questions

The meeting will be adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

The meeting will then be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during public session, please email
clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk  by 5pm Thursday 12^th October 2023. Every practicable effort will be made to try and arrange your inclusion.

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion and circulation to the committee to clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 5pm Thursday 12^th October 2023.

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3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 24^th July 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5       Finance Committee Minutes

5.1      Finance Committee Minutes 11^th September 2023

To note the minutes.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5.3      Spend to Date

Action: To approve the spend to date (end of JULY 23) of £249,786 as approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee 11^th September 2023

6       Planning Committee

6.1       Planning Committee Minutes 26^th July 2023

To note the minutes.

6.2      Planning Committee Minutes 30^th August 2023

To note the minutes

6.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

7       Services Committee

Action: To approve Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake joining the services committee.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector to brief the Council.

8.2      CAB

To receive and note the report.

8.3      CCTV

Action: To consider the proposals in the report.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Volunteer Policy

Action: To approve the amendments in the above document.

9.2      Code of Conduct

Action: To approve the above document.

9.3      Mayors Handbook

Action: To approve the above policy.

9.4      Councillor, Volunteer and Expenses Policy

Action: To approve the attached policy.

10   Budget 2024/25

Action: To consider version one of the budget.

11   Outcome of Audit

To note the report for information.

12   Proposal for Parks and Play Area

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

13   Car Parking Consultation

Action: To consider and reply to the CEC Car Parking Review.

14   South Park Pavilion

Action: To approve the sponsorship document.

15   Town Council Strategy 23-27

Action: To consider the Town Council Strategy 23-27 for approval.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 11^th December 2023 at the Town Hall.

3.1 Full Council 24th July 2023

5.1 Finance Committee Minutes 11th September 2023

6.1 PC Minutes 26th July 2023

6.2 PC Minutes 30th August 2023

8.2 CAB Report

8.3 CCTV

9.1 MTC Volunteers Policy

9.2 Code of Conduct

9.3 MTC Mayor’s Handbook

9.4 Expenses Policy

10. Budget Report

11. Outcome of Audit

12. Proposal for Ash Grove Park

13. Car Park Consultation Report

14. South Park Pavilion

15. MTC Strategy 23-27

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on the 16^th October 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Wilcock
• Cllr Puttick
• Cllr Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Warren
• Cllr Edwardes
• Cllr Harewood- Jones
• Cllr Barber
• Cllr Hutchison
• Cllr Thompson
• Cllr Livingstone
• Cllr Gilman

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Fiona Wilson

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest as a Trustee for CAB.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned to invite comments and questions from the public.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 24^th July 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising from the minutes.

5       Finance Committee Minutes

5.1      Finance Committee Minutes 11^th September 2023

The minutes were noted.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

5.3      Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (end of JULY 23) of £249,786 was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee 11^th September 2023.

6       Planning Committee

6.1      Planning Committee Minutes 26^th July 2023

The minutes were noted.

6.2      Planning Committee Minutes 30^th August 2023

The minutes were noted.

6.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

7       Services Committee

Resolved: Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake was approved to join the services committee.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

No representatives from the LPU could attend for the second meeting in a row, however Inspector Watkins will send a report to the Town Clerk next week.

Cllr Livingstone is disappointed but is aware that there is ASB in the town centre that they are trying to work on, however he requests a formal meeting with the MTC Central ward Councillors and the Cheshire East Council Central ward Councillors.

Cllr Bennett-Wake is also disappointed as after her surgery at the weekend parking and anti-social behaviour is an issue.

Cllr Harewood-Jones asked if we can ask if police and PCSO’s receive mental health training to carry out their job.

Cllr Thompson would like to ask them about the Right Care Right Person initiative.

Cllr Warren and Cllr Bennett-Wake attended a panel with the Police and Crime Commissioner and they are rolling out training on Mental Health over the next 6 months.

The Town Clerk is requested to contact the Chief Inspector with the above issues.

8.2      CAB

CEO, Will McKellar from the CAB, attended to update on their work.

There has been growth in most areas and growth in relationship and immigration enquiries and he confirms they are working with Cheshire Without Abuse.

The report shows the outlook is bleak with more and more enquiries on welfare benefits, debts, housing etc. Covid still impacts them with less volunteers but more people requesting help.

They do have specialist support for those with mental health issues, debt specialists, those with cancer and those with young families.

Cllr Bennett-Wake thanked Will for the report and said the case studies provided were informative yet upsetting. She asked about those on benefits and did they know what they were entitled to?

Will replied that benefits were harder to access now, compared to years ago, now they have to go online and create an account. Technology has passed them by.

CAB staff help people complete disability benefit forms as they very complex.

Cllr Livingstone, thanked Will and the CAB, and the need to support the CAB, as it is such a complex system, and the support makes such a difference.

Cllr Hutchison asked about numbers on the report, and that where there is clear growth, he asked if that meant if people had to wait for support. Will says that as the numbers increase so do the number of volunteers. So the waiting may come down but they are still waiting too long. They are aspiring to aim that everyone who rings gets answered by a real person.

Cllr Edwardes asked if CAB help people fill in the forms, as he has found those who do not have English as a first language sometimes struggle.

CAB help to enable those that can do it themselves, otherwise they help those who cannot fill in the forms. CAB use a commercial interpretation service.

Cllr Harewood- Jones asked if they refer to other agencies. Will replied that they sometimes help people to find a solicitor for legal matters, and they work with Age UK, Disability Information Bureau and Just Drop in.

8.3      CCTV

Resolved: CCTV purchased by MTC are to be used for community safety at the discretion of the Town Councillors and we will buy 3 cameras

Home locations to be:

• Tesco Underpass
• Becks Lane
• Underpass near Travelodge
• Approve a 3 year SLA for CCTV

9       Governance Review

9.1      Volunteer Policy

Resolved: The amendments in the above named policy were approved.

9.2      Code of Conduct

Resolved: The above named policy was approved

9.3      Mayors Handbook

Resolved: The above named policy was approved.

9.4      Councillor, Volunteer and Expenses Policy.

Resolved: The above named policy was approved with the following amendment:

To add:

Whatever gift or hospitality is provided to you, other than a gift or hospitality of nominal value only (such as drink, or small items of stationery), you should report the circumstances and the type of hospitality to the Town Clerk. Small insignificant gifts of a value of less than £50, such as pens, diaries, calendars, mouse mats or mugs, may be accepted.

In order to protect your position and the reputation of your Council, you should exercise caution in accepting any gifts or hospitality which are (or which you reasonably believe to be) offered to you because you are an officer. The presumption should always be not to accept significant gifts or hospitality. However, there may be times when such a refusal may be difficult if it is seen as rudeness in which case you could accept it but must ensure it is publicly registered.

10   Budget 2024/25

Resolved: The budget will be presented to next Services and Finance Committee and Full Council. The Town Clerk will endeavor to get an accurate cost for the rent from CEC.

11   Outcome of Audit

The report was noted.

12   Proposal for Parks and Play Area

Resolved: The proposal in the report was approved with an amendment,

That the remaining £60,000 from the budget go to the Ash Grove park and the Councillors will get their £4000 ward budget back.

A sub group will be put together to discuss ward budgets and what it may be spent on.

13   Car Parking Consultation

Resolved: Councillors encourage residents to respond to the consultation and agree that the car park charges should be equitable across Cheshire East.

14   South Park Pavilion

Resolved: The sponsorship document was approved.

15   Town Council Strategy 23-27

Resolved: The Town Council Strategy 23-27 was approved with the following amendment:

Eco and active travel summit to be added to pg 28.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 11^th December 2023 at the Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting closed 20.36 pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

28^th September 2023

To: Councillors Mike Hutchison, James Barber, Sandy Livingstone and Sarah Bennett-Wake.

You are hereby summoned to attend

Macclesfield Town Council’s Planning Committee meeting to be held at:

Macclesfield Library

on

4^th October 2023

commencing at 7pm

for the purpose of transacting the business shown on the attached agenda.

With thanks,

Nicola Mellor

Admin and Governance Manager

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda

Agenda of the meeting to be held on Wednesday 4^th October 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Admin and Governance Manager.

1.     Apologies for Absence

To receive apologise for absence

2.     Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of interests from members relevant to items under discussion at the meeting

3.     Public Participation

The meeting will be adjourned to invite public comments and questions. Following which the meeting will be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during the public session, please email