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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 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.

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.

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

civic@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk by 12 noon on 03/10/23. 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 03/10/23.

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 ISOANA

To review Glow Up grant application

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 25^th October 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Agenda Item 7.1 Glow Up Grant- Isoana- Application Form- Redacted- PDF

Agenda Item 7.1 Isoana Quotation 1- Signs Express- PDF

Agenda Item 7.1 Isoana Quotation 2- Tunnicliffe Signs

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                            22^nd September 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

October 2^nd 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 2^nd October 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 28^th September 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 28^th September 2023.

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

Action: To approve the minutes.

4.         Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

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

To receive and note the updated report.

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

Action: To install the new lights on Church Street

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.

.

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.

8.6  History Project
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

To receive and note the updated report.

9.4 Town Centre Recovery Working Group

The group will meet next on 27^th September therefore there is no report for this meeting.

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.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 27^th November 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3. Services Committee Minutes 10th July 23

5.2 CVS Interim report to MTC Sep 2023

6. Local Service Delivery

6.6a Artspace Report

6.6b Barnaby Report

7. Leisure and outdoor activities

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

9.5 Community Transport Sub Committee Report

10. Communications update

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 11^th September 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In attendance:

• Cllr Dr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Neil Puttick
• Cllr Chris Wilcock

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Hutchison.

Cllr Bennett-Wake

2       Declarations of Interest

• Cllr Harewood declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 5.1 as she has previously attended MHA.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned to allow Julie Dowie to speak about the grant application from MHA.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 3^rd July 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4      Updates from the Minutes

None

5             Grant Applications

5.1  MHA Communities Cheshire East

Resolved: The grant application for £908 was approved.

6             Grant Updates

6.1  Bollin Valley

The report was noted.

6.2  Circus Starr

The report was noted.

6.3  DIB

The report was noted.

6.4  Friends of West Park

The report was noted.

6.5  Macc Harriers

The report was noted.

6.6  Roe-naissance

The report was noted.

6.7      Silk Life Food Bank

The report was noted and Cllr Dr Ruth Thompson asked if the Town Council could ask people if they are able to, to donate size 0 nappies to Silklife Foodbank.

7             Finances

7.1  Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (July 23) of £249,786 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             Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 13^th  November 2023, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Dr Ruth Thompson

Clerk: Helena Gower

Meeting closed 7:19pm

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

1st September 2023

To Chair Cllr Ruth Thompson and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison, 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
11th September 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 11th September 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 7th September 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 3rd July 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4 Updates from the Minutes

Action: To note any actions.

5 Grant Applications

5.1 MHA Communities Cheshire East
Action: To consider the grant application for £908.

6 Grant Updates

6.1 Bollin Valley

To note the report.

6.2 Circus Starr

To note the report.

6.3 DIB

To note the report.

6.4 Friends of West Park

To note the report.

6.5 Macc Harriers

To note the report.

6.6 Roe-Naissance

To note the report.

6.7 Silk Life Food Bank

To note the report.

7 Finances

7.1 Spend to Date

Action: The spend to date (July 23) of £249,786 to be approved for Full Council 16th October 2023.

7.2 Reports

Action: The following reports to be noted:

7.2.1 Income and Expenditure
7.2.2 Bank Reconciliation
7.2.3 Receipts and Payments
7.2.4 Authorised Payments

8 Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 13th November 2023, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3. Finance Committee Minutes 3rd July 2023

5.1 MHA communities cheshire east large grant app

6.1 Bollin Valley Partnership grant feedback

6.2 Circus Starr grant feedback

6.3 DIB Grant Feedback

6.4 Friends of West Park grant feedback

6.5 Macc Harriers grant feedback

6.6 Roensaissance grant feedback

6.7 Silklife grant feedback

7.2.1 Income & Expenditure

7.2.2 Bank Reconciliation

7.2.3 Receipts and Payments

7.2.4 Authorised payments

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

18^th August 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

30^th August 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 30^th August 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 29/08/23. 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 29/08/23.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 26^th July 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 Café Mustard

To review Glow Up grant application

7.2 Cheshire Cat

To review Glow Up grant application

7.3 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 4^th October 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Agenda item 7.1 Glow Up Grant- Cafe Mustard- Application Form_Redacted

Agenda item 7.1 Glow Up Grant- Cafe Mustard- Quote 2

Agenda item 7.1 Glow-up Grant- Cafe Mustard- Quote 1

Agenda item 7.2 Glow Up Grant- Cheshire Cat- Application Form_Redacted

Agenda item 7.2 Glow-up Grants- Cheshire Cat- Quote 1- Painting

Agenda item 7.2 Glow-up Grants- Cheshire Cat- Quote 2- Painting

Agenda item 7.3 Mujer Boutique- Application Form_Redacted

Agenda item 7.3 Mujer Boutique- Lighting- Quote 1

Agenda item 7.3 Mujer Boutique- Lighting- Quote 2

MTC PC Minutes 26th July 2023

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 30^th August 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

1.     Apologies for Absence

No apologise for absence

2.     Declarations of Interest

Cllr Barber declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 23/2967M. As a previous Cheshire East Councillor and a Champion for Young People, he was contacted by the applicant ‘Youth Fed’ to lobby for support. At the time, he indicated that as it was running up to the election his influence would be limited so he was unprepared to discuss it, so it doesn’t predetermine his views on the application.

3.     Public Participation

The meeting was adjourned to invite public comments and questions.

2 members of the public came to discuss application 23/2967M

David Caudwell and Alan Tinsley raised numerous concerns from themselves and neighbours on Loxley Close, Beswick Road and Oxford Road and want Macclesfield Town Council to join them in opposing this application. They understand that facilities are needed for the youth but feel there are numerous other existing places that could be used instead, for example Macclesfield College, Leisure Centre, Pavillion etc.

The points raised included:

• A significant adverse noise level increase. This has been recorded as a 20db increase on Loxley Close, but this was taken place in the Easter holidays so not an accurate representation.
• Significant bird/ wildlife impact
• Site completely unsuitable- road not equipped for this amount of traffic
• Security to residents- anti-social behaviour is already a problem with lots of youths hanging around at the moment before this application has even gone ahead. Numerous residents worried about how this will impact their lives.
• The mental wellbeing of the local residents needs to be taken into account
• Parking issues, not enough parking spaces would be provided

They ask MTC to hear their voice and note their concerns.

Cllr Sarah Bennett- Wake came to speak on application 23/3010M. She is a resident that backs on to this property and a councillor for MTC and Cheshire East on the Hurdsfield ward. Cllr Bennett- Wake wanted to make the Committee aware that when residents have been on to comment on this application, there are no drawings and not enough information online for them to comment on.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked if the neighbours could be consulted again when this gets back put on.

The meeting was reconvened.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 26^th July 2023

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

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising

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.

Resolved: Objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee are objecting to this application as they feel it is overdevelopment and a back land development and goes against Cheshire East Local plan policies:

HOU11- Extensions and alterations

HOU12- Amenity

No objection

No objection

No objection

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check the privacy in respect of 68 Coare Street.

No objection

No comment

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask that the planning officer checks materials used are in keeping with the surrounding buildings.

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee would like to make the following comment:

• Check proposed development is within red line boundary on land ownership deeds.

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee object to the above application and wanted to make the following comments:

• They understand that the option for youth facilities is needed in the town centre but feel this isn’t the correct location.
• The transfer of noise, noise pollution
• The lack of access to the site, which is difficult as it is
• The lack of parking
• The loss of amenity to local residents, noting Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU12

There are no details on the planning portal for the committee to make comment on.

No comment

Macclesfield Town council Planning Committee make the following comment:

• Subject to conservation officer approval

No comment

Macclesfield Town council Planning Committee make the following comment:

• Subject to conservation officer approval

Macclesfield Town council Planning Committee make the following comment:

• Subject to conservation officer approval

Macclesfield Town council Planning Committee make the following comment:

• Subject to conservation officer approval

Macclesfield Town council Planning Committee make the following comment:

• Subject to conservation officer approval

No comment

7.     Glow Up grant applications

7.1 Café Mustard

Deferred

7.2 Cheshire Cat

Deferred

7.3 Mujer Boutique

Deferred

The committee had a long, in depth discussion and ask the clerk to contact Donald Insall Architects for guidance on the shop front guide.

The committee are struggling to implement the guide and feel they are getting a lot of maintenance applications as opposed to enhancement applications.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 4^th October 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

20^th July 2023

To: Councillors Mike Hutchison, James Barber and Sandy Livingstone,

You are hereby summoned to attend

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

Macclesfield Library

on

26^th July 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 26^th July 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.     To elect a Chair

2.     To elect a Vice Chair

3.     Apologies for Absence

To receive apologise for absence

4.     Declarations of Interest

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

5.     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 25/07/23. 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 25/07/23.

6.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 14^th April 2023

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

7.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes

8.     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.

9.     Road naming

To propose road names for Henbury Park site

10. Glow Up grant applications

10.1 Henbury Travel

To review Glow Up grant application

10.2 Yas Bean

To review Glow Up grant application

10.3 Violet Salons

To review Glow Up grant application

11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 16^th August 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

9. Road Naming of Henbury Park Site

10.1 Glow Up Grant- Henbury Travel

10.2 Glow Up Grant quote 1- Yas Bean

10.2 Glow Up Grant quote 2- Window Painting- Yas Bean

10.2 Glow Up Grant- Yas Bean

10.3 Glow Up Grant- Violet Salons

10.3 Silk Green Garden Services Ltd Quote- Violet Salons

10.3 Slub Electrical Quote- Violet Salons

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 26^th July 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

1.     To elect a Chair

Cllr Mike Hutchison was appointed as Chair

2.     To elect a Vice Chair

Cllr James Barber was appointed as Vice Chair

3.     Apologies for Absence

No apologies for absence

4.     Declarations of Interest

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

5.     Public Participation

No public participation

6.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 14^th April 2023

Resolved: Approved as a true record of the meeting

7.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising from the minutes

8.     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 to make the following comment:

• They feel this isn’t a sports pavilion and more of a teachers provision- a sixth form block.
• They would like the location of the site to be re-looked at, taking into consideration Cheshire East Council Local Plan policy HOU12.

No comment

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to this application and would like the planning officer to note Cheshire East Council Local Plan policy HOU12 in relation to the loss of light and amenity for residents and local habitats. They also feel this is over development for the site.

No comment

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee would like the planning officer to take into consideration when deciding on this application the loss of playing field space for the school.

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee would like to make the following comment:

• They feel the development is out of character for the area as stated in Cheshire East Council Local Plan policy HOU11 and HOU12.

9.     Road naming

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee would not like to provide any names for this development.

10. Glow Up grant applications

10.1 Henbury Travel

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee discussed this application in detail but they will not be providing Henbury Travel funding for their Glow- Up Grant application of a digital TV signage screen for the following reason:

• The suggested work doesn’t satisfy the criteria of the Shop Front Guide, which would include:
  • ‘The proliferation of multiple advertisements should be avoided’
  • ‘Signage must not dominate the building façade and should relate to its character, scale and architectural features.’

10.2 Yas Bean

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee discussed Yas Beans Glow- Up grant application and have agreed to fund the improvements they wish to make (up to £1000) which include:

• Repainting of chipped and cracked door frame
• Repainting of logo due to a re-brand
• Repainting of fascia
• Window painting at Christmas

The Planning Committee would like to congratulate Yas Bean on being the first business to receive a glow up grant.

10.3 Violet Salons

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee discussed Violet Salons Glow-Up Grant application in detail and have decided on the below:

• The planters are already in place and the grant can’t be issued retrospectively. Macclesfield Town Council wouldn’t be able to grant funding for that aspect of work.
• The lights requested will be able to be funded as the Planning Committee feel this will improve the appearance of the shop front in this instance.

11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 30^th August 2023 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:44

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

17^th July 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

24^th July 2023

commencing at 7pm,

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

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

The agenda of the meeting to be held on the 24^th July 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 20^th July 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 20^th July 2023.

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3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 12^th June 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5       Services Committee Minutes

5.1      Services Committee Minutes 10^th July 2023

5.2      Matters arising from the minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6       Finance Committee Minutes

6.1      Finance Committee Minutes 3rd July 2023

To note the minutes.

6.2      Matters arising from the minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6.3      Spend to Date

Action: To approve the spend to date (end of May 23) of £134,587 as approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee 3^rd July 2023.

7       Planning Committee

Action: To approve Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake as a planning committee member.

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 proposal in the report.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Standing Orders

Action: To approve the amendments in the above document.

9.2      Terms of Reference for Full Council

Action: To approve the above document.

9.3      Events and Stall Contractor Allocation Policy

Action: To approve the above policy.

10   Cheshire East Council Bus Consultation

Action: To discuss the consultation with view to giving a Town Council view to submit.

11   Cheshire east Council Library Services Top Up Scheme

Action: To discuss the Library Consultation and Top Up Scheme.

12   South Park Pavilion

To note the report for information.

13   Youth Engagement

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

14   Town Ranger SLA

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

15   ROAR

Action: Application for a grant over £2000.

16   Members Item

16.1   Cllr Thompson has brought forward this member item to discuss the People’s Plan for Nature produced by the Citizen’s Assembly.

16.2   Cllr Wilson has brought forward this member item to discuss the closure of ticket offices at train stations.

17   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 17^th October 2023 at the Town Hall.

3. Full Council Minutes 12 06 23

5.1 Services Committee Minutes 10th July 23

6.1 Finance Committee Minutes 3rd July 2023

8.2 CAB

8.3 CCTV

9.1 MTC Standing Orders

9.2 MTC Full Council TofR

9.3. Event Stall and Contractor Allocation policy

10. CEC Bus Consultation

11. Cheshire East Library Services Top Up Scheme

12. South Park Pavilion

13. Youth Engagement

14. Town Ranger SLA

15. ROAR

16. Plan for Nature

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on the 24^th July 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr David Edwardes
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr Neil Puttick
• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr Fiona Wilson

1       Apologies for Absence

• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Emma Gilman

2       Declarations of Interest

• Cllr James Barber declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 10, as he is an employee of Transport for the North.
• Cllr Fiona Wilson declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 14, as she is the Cheshire East Council Shareholder Observer on the ANSA board.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned for public questions.

Emily Gunnion and Phil from ROAR (Reach Out And RECOVER) spoke on agenda item 15. Phil is a next step service user at ROAR and Emily is a manager. They have requested funding to support the project for 1 year to access the NLP therapy. When people have completed that programme, and then they go on to help others as they receive a diploma.

Phil explained NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), he says he has been doing it from 6 months and it has changed his life, helped him overcome his addiction, and help those in the youth justice system, and to give something back to society.

He has found it a real benefit and helped improve his life.

Cllr Chris Wilcock thanked ROAR and said they do fantastic things in the community and are involved in St. Michaels Church.

Cllr Neil Puttick said NLP helps him to focus more and he finds it of benefit. He asked about the youth justice system. Emily explained they have buddies, who are people who have lived experience of offending and are there to help those to prevent further offending.

Cllr Ruth Thompson said there was an awful lot not know on trauma, and that the medical system now use the term ‘expert’ rather than lived experience and she is impressed that this will help those who are currently living this experience.

Cllr Sandy Livingstone said they do great work and some of the benefits are not quantifiable and go beyond expectation.

Cllr Fiona Wilson said she thinks what ROAR does is phenomenal and their success rates are fantastic. She also thanked them for all the work their Volunteers do to help the community and the Town Council free events.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 12^th June 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: Cllr Fiona Wilson raised a matter arising on agenda item 13, that Cllr Livingston will be the representative of the Town Centre Recovery Working Group and Cllr James Barber will be the substitute. This was approved.

Cllr Fiona Wilson also raised the issue that Inspector Watkins said he was meeting with the Football Club to look at the parking issues and that they would be given an update that has not happened. Clerk will contact Inspector Watkins on this matter.

Cllr David Edwardes also expressed he was disappointed that there was no representatives of the police in Tytherington ward. There are lots of issues with fly tipping at the moment and graffiti continues to be a problem. In the minutes the police said they had spoken to the person they thought was responsible for the graffiti and yet there were 31 instances that very week after. He has heard that they are coordinating on Instagram to publish pictures of their work. He has taken it up with the PCC, John Dwyer, who said he encourages people to keep reporting it so the police can build a picture and deal with it. Any instances can be emailed to the Assistant Town Clerk who will report them to the local police.

5       Services Committee Minutes

5.1      Services Committee Minutes 10^th July 2023

The minutes were noted.

5.2      Matters arising from the minutes

There were no matters arising, however Cllr Fiona Wilson, Cllr Chris Wilcock and Cllr Sandy Livingstone all said how excellent the events were and that they were free events which helps those residents in the town to enjoy activities during this cost of living crisis.

6       Finance Committee Minutes

6.1      Finance Committee Minutes 3rd July 2023

The minutes were noted.

6.2      Matters arising from the minutes

The were no matters arising.

6.3      Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (end of May 23) of £134,587 was approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee 3^rd July 2023.

7       Planning Committee

Resolved: Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake is approved as a planning committee member.

Cllr Mike Hutchison asked if we could have non Councillors on the committee as it says this is possible in Standing Order 5.2.The Clerk will explore this.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector Christian Watkins sent his apologies.

8.2      CAB

The report was noted. Will McKellar, CO of the CAB, also attended the meeting and gave a verbal update.

Highlights from the report are:

• CAB deliver to clients through information, advice and advocacy.
• In recent years a lot of potential clients can find information out themselves and therefore they gave more advice and advocacy than ever and the issues are more and more complex.
• Money advice debt clients mainly have some mental health issues and they will never be able to repay those debts.
• They deal with a lot of employment issues.
• Last quarter 909, unique clients and there were 1788 issues, before covid they dealt with 793 clients so there is a big uptick in clients.
• They have lost a lot of volunteers since covid, so there is less open door sessions than there used to be but this is slowly improving.
• Benefits and debt are still the majority of issues. Cost of living issues are driving people to apply for disability benefits even though they will not qualify as they try to maximise their incomes as much as possible.
• More older people are applying for attendance allowance also, as lack of finances is driving them to look for other income. Many will qualify but also may have qualified for PIP.
• Issues around housing as more landlords are selling houses as they cannot afford the mortgage increases. This is affecting the already affected rental, sector as there are less houses to rent.

Cllr David Edwardes thanked Will and said as he understands that landlords are allowed to put the rent up by the rate of inflation, he said some clients must be suffering and having no finances to live.

Will replied that you strip down someone’s expenditure and then look to maximise their income to help them budget financially. Now domestic fuel is exceeding the amount of many people’s income. They work with creditors to show they cannot pay and they can write off debt or wait for repayments.

Cllr Sandy Livingstone also thanked Will and the CAB. He said he works in the social housing sector so he understands there is not enough social housing and at the same time the private rental sector is also getting squeezed,

8.3      CCTV

Resolved: To purchase 2 cameras and Clerk and Mayor to liaise with CCTV as to determine where the home location will be.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Standing Orders

Resolved: The amendments in the above document were approved.

9.2      Terms of Reference for Full Council

Resolved: The above document was approved.

9.3      Events and Stall Contractor Allocation Policy

Resolved: The above policy was approved.

10   Cheshire East Council Bus Consultation

Resolved:

·         Community Transport Committee Sub group to submit response.

• Clerk is also to invite D&G and FlexiLink to the Transport Subgroup.

11   Cheshire East Council Library Services Top Up Scheme

Resolved: The Councillors discussed the matter, and agreed library services are vital, however as over half of the Town Council income already goes toward services previously provided by CEC they do not wish to express interest in the top up scheme at this time.

12   South Park Pavilion

The report was noted.

13   Youth Engagement

Resolved: The proposal in the report was approved, plus the amendment that Cllr James Barber is approved as Youth Champion.

At this point in the meeting, in line with Standing Order 4.28 the Council voted to continue the meeting past the 2 hour deadline for 15 minutes in order to get through all of the agenda items.

14   Town Ranger SLA

Resolved: The proposal in the report was approved.

15   ROAR

Resolved: The application for a grant of £8308.80 was approved.

16   Members Item

16.1   This item is deferred until a future meeting when Cllr Ruth Thompson has more information from the groups involved in the Citizens Assembly.

16.2   Cllr Fiona Wilson brought forward this member item to discuss the closure of ticket offices at train stations and proposes that this will affect those who are digitally excluded or have disabilities and stated that machines do not always give the best value tickets. Ticket Office staff provide help and advice and have a wealth of information.

Cllr Fiona Wilson is proposing MTC make a response as a Council and Cllr Fiona Wilson and the Clerk will make the response as discussed in the meeting.

17   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 16^th October 2023 at the Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting Closed: 9:06pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                            30^th June 2023

To Councillors James Barber, Sandy Livingstone, Neil Puttick, Mick Warren, Chris Wilcock 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

July 10th 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 10^th July 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.        To Elect a Chair

2.        To Elect a Vice Chair

3.        Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence.

4.        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 6^th July 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 6^th July 2023.

5.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 17^th April 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

6.        Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

7.        Community

7.1 Community Engagement Update

To receive and note the updated report.

7.2 CVSCE

To receive and note the updated report.

8.        Local Service Delivery

8.1 Events update

To receive and note the updated report.

8.1a) Part in Pews Report and Proposal.

Action: To consider the proposal within the report.

8.2  Floral Displays

To receive and note the updated report.

8.3  Public Toilets

To receive and note the updated report.

8.4  Festoons

Action: To install the new lights on Church Street

8.5 Tunnicliffe Trail

To receive and note the updated report.

8.6 Barnaby Parade

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

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9.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

9.1 Parks and Play Areas

To receive and note the updated report.

9.2 South Park Pavilion

To receive and note the updated report.

9.3 Playing Out

To receive and note the updated report.

9.4  Allotments

To receive and note the updated report.

9.5  Street Sports

To note the updated report.

• Summer Schools

To note the updated report

10.    Street Scene

10.1 Public Realm Furniture

To receive and note the updated report.

10.2  Town Ranger

To receive and note the updated report.

10.3  01625 Gallery

To receive and note the updated report.

10.4  Community Enforcement
To receive and note the updated report.

10.5 History Project
Action: To consider the proposal within the report.

11.    Town Centre Re-generation

11.1 Footfall Mapping Data

To receive and note the updated report.

11.2 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

To receive and note the updated report.

11.3 Town Centre Signage

To receive and note the updated report.

12.    Council Identity and Communications

To receive and note the updated report.

13.    Governance Review

Action: To consider and approve the Event Stall and Contractor Allocation Policy and Booking Form

14.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 2^nd October at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

5. Services Committee Minutes 17 04 23

7.1 Community engagement update

7.2 CVS update

8. Local Service Delivery

8.1a) Party in the Pews

9. Leisure and outdoor activities

10. Street Scene

10.2 Ranger report

10.3 The 01625 Gallery Update

10.5 Historical Project

11.1 Footfall Data

11.2 Wifi Data

11.3 Town centre signage

12. Communications update

13. Event Stall and Contractor Allocation policy

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 10^th July 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Neil Puttick

1.         To Elect a Chair

Resolved:  Cllr Wilcock is elected as Chair.

2.         To Elect a Vice Chair

Resolved: Cllr Wilson is elected as Vice Chair.

3.         Apologies for Absence

• Cllr Wilson
• Cllr Warren

4.         Declarations of Interest

Cllr Puttick declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 10.3 as he was going to exhibit in the gallery as part of IDST!

Public Questions

Jo Lowes attended on behalf of Party in the Pews, to feedback on the event on agenda item 8.1a).

The event was a sellout, all the local hotels were sold out, and many people got to visit the treacle market who had never been before.

Next year is currently being planned. Slow Readers Club are playing and local bands will be involved in the battle of the bands.

Jo requested that funding be used this year for a PA and a stage, which will make Christchurch a more rentable space. Funding will also be used for St. Johns  Ambulance, as all events outside will be free, and there will be the introduction of reusable festival cups.

Cllr Livingston commended the festival saying it did indeed bring bigger bands into town, while also giving local bands a bigger stage.

Cllr Puttick also commended the festival, saying it brought people from further afield to visit Macclesfield and discover the town.

Cllr Wilcock added that he had attended, and it was a great event and he looked forward to next years.

5.         Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 17^th April 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

6.         Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising.

7.         Community

7.1 Community Engagement Update

The report was noted.

7.2 CVSCE

The report was noted.

8.         Local Service Delivery

8.1 Events update

The report was noted.

8.1a) Part in Pews Report and Proposal.

Resolved: The proposal within the report was approved.

8.2  Floral Displays

The report was noted.

8.3  Public Toilets

The report was noted.

8.4  Festoons

Resolved: It was approved to install the new lights on Church Street.

8.5 Tunnicliffe Trail

The report was noted.

8.6 Barnaby Parade

Barnaby report is due end of July and they will attend the September Services Committee Meeting.

9.         Leisure and Outdoor Activities

9.1 Parks and Play Areas

The report was noted.

9.2 South Park Pavilion

The report was noted.

9.3 Playing Out

The report was noted.

9.4  Allotments

The report was noted.

9.5  Street Sports

The report was noted.

• Summer Schools

The report was noted.

10.     Street Scene

10.1 Public Realm Furniture

The report was noted.

10.2   Town Ranger

The report was noted.

10.3 01625 Gallery

The report was noted.

10.4 Community Enforcement

The report was noted.

• History Project

Resolved: The proposal within the report was approved.

11.     Town Centre Re-generation

11.1 Footfall Mapping Data

The report was noted.

11.2 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

The report was noted.

11.3 Town Centre Signage

The report was noted.

12.     Council Identity and Communications

The report was noted.

13.     Governance Review

Resolved: The Event Stall and Contractor Allocation Policy was approved for recommendation to Full Council with the following amendments:

• To add reference to climate change in section 4
• To add that individuals must be DBS checked in 4 (c )

14.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 2^nd October at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk Laura Smith

Meeting Closed 8.50pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

23^rd June 2023

To Councillors and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison, Neil Puttick, Ruth Thompson 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

3^rd July 2023

commencing at 7pm,

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

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Agenda

Agenda of the meeting to be held on the 3^rd July 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 29^th June 2023 5pm.

1       Election of the Chair of Finance Committee

Action: To elect a Chair.

2       Elections of the Vice Chair of Finance Committee

Action: To elect a Vice Chair.

3       Apologies for Absence

4       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.

5   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 3^rd April 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

6      Updates from the Minutes

Action: To note any actions.

7             Grant Applications

7.1  Bollington Girl Guides

Action: To consider the grant application for £250.

7.2  DIB

Action: To consider the grant application for £1648.80.

7.3  Friends for Leisure

Action: To consider the grant application for £2000.

7.4  Macc Pride

Action: To consider the grant application for £2000.

7.5  Mersey Rivers Trust

Action: To consider the grant application for £715.

7.6  Roe- Naissance

Action: To consider the grant application for £1950.

7.7   Space 4 Autism

Action: To consider the grant application for £1740.

7.8  Weston Friends

Action: To consider the grant application for £200.

Total requested: £10,503.80

8             Grant Updates

8.1  Brookfield Lane Allotments.

To note the report.

8.2  Macclesfield Harriers

To note the report.

8.3  Holy Trinity Hurdsfield

To note the report.

8.4  NCO

To note the report.

8.5  Scoop and Scales

To note the report.

8.6  Silk Heritage Trust

To note the report.

9             Finances

9.1  Spend to Date

Action: The spend to date (May 23) of £134,587 to be approved for Full Council 24^th July 2023.

9.2  Reports

Action: The following reports were noted:

9.2.1     Income and Expenditure

9.2.2     Bank Reconciliation

9.2.3     Receipts and Payments

9.2.4     List of Regular Payments.

9.2.5     Authorised Payments

10         Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 11^th September 2023, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

5. Finance Committee Minutes 3rd April 2023

7.1 Bollington Girl Guides Grant Application

7.2 DIB Grant Application

7.3 Friends for Leisure Grant Application

7.4 Macc Pride Grant Application

7.5 Mersey Rivers Trust Grant Application

7.6 Roenaissance large grant app

7.7 Space 4 Autism large grant application

7.8 Weston friends small grant application

8.1 Brookfield Lane Allotments Grant Update

8.2 Harriers Grant Update

8.3 Holy Trinity Hurdsfield Grant Update

8.4 NCO Grant Update

8.5 Scoop and Scales Grant Update

8.6 Silk Heritage Trust Grant Update

9.2.1 Income & Expenditure

9.2.2 Bank Reconciliation

9.2.3 Receipts and Payments

9.2.4 List of Regular Payments

9.2.5 List Authorised Payments

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 3^rd July 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In attendance:

• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Neil Puttick
• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Chris Wilcock

1       Election of the Chair of Finance Committee

Resolved: Cllr Dr Ruth Thompson was elected as Chair.

It was agreed that Cllr Puttick would chair this meeting.

2       Elections of the Vice Chair of Finance Committee

Resolved:  Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake was elected as Vice Chair.

3       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Hutchison.

4       Declarations of Interest

• Cllr Bennett-Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 7.4 as her wife is co-chair and she volunteers for Pride, 7.7 as children she works with at school attend Space 4 Autism and 8.3 as Holy Trinity Church is in her ward.
• Cllr Harewood declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 7.6 as her family have a historical connection with Christ Church and 7.8 as it is on her ward.
• Cllr Gilman declared a non-pecuniary interest in 7.7 as herself and son are members Space 4 Autism.
• Cllr Puttick declared a non-pecuniary interest in 8.5 Scoop and Scales as he is a member.
• Cllr Thompson declared a non-pecuniary interest in 7.8 as they may be working with Cre8, who she volunteers with.

Public Questions

The meeting was adjourned to allow the speakers from each grant to speak on their applications.

The meeting was then reconvened.

5   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 3^rd April 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

6       Updates from the Minutes

• Cllr Wilcock attended Circus Starr, who received a grant from the Town Council, and he said it was an excellent event.
• Clerk brought up a request from the Hope Centre who have £1,723 left over from a grant of in 2017 for the WHAM night shelter. The night shelter has not taken place and therefore they are asking if they can use the money for an alternative project.

Resolved: The alternative project report will be circulated to the finance committee to lodge agreement or objection by 14^th July.

7              Grant Applications

7.1   Bollington Girl Guides

Resolved: The grant application for £250 was approved.

7.2   DIB

Resolved: The grant application for £1648.80 was approved.

7.3   Friends for Leisure

Resolved: The grant application for £2000 was approved.

7.4   Macc Pride

Resolved: The grant application for £2000 was approved.

7.5   Mersey Rivers Trust

Resolved: The grant application for £715 was approved.

7.6   Roe- Naissance

Resolved: The grant application for £1950 was approved.

7.7    Space 4 Autism

Resolved: The grant application for £1740 was approved.

7.8   Weston Friends

Resolved: The grant application for £200 was approved.

8              Grant Updates

8.1   Brookfield Lane Allotments.

The report was noted.

8.2   Macclesfield Harriers

The report was noted.

8.3   Holy Trinity Hurdsfield

The report was noted.

8.4   NCO

The report was noted.

8.5   Scoop and Scales

The report was noted.

8.6   Silk Heritage Trust

The report was noted.

9              Finances

9.1   Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (May 23) of £134,587 was approved for Full Council 24^th July 2023.

9.2   Reports

Resolved: The following reports were noted:

9.2.1     Income and Expenditure

9.2.2     Bank Reconciliation

9.2.3     Receipts and Payments

9.2.4     List of Regular Payments.

9.2.5     Authorised Payments

10          Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 11^th September 2023, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Neil Puttick

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting closed 8:20pm

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

2^nd June 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

12^th June 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 12^th June 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 8^th June 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 8^th June 2023.

3       Full Council Minutes

3.1      Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting 20th March 2023

3.2      Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 15th May 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5       Planning Committee Minutes

5.1      Planning Committee Minutes 24^th February 2023

5.2      Planning Committee Minutes 17^th March 2023

5.3      Planning Committee Minutes 14^th April 2023

To note the minutes.

5.4      Matters arising from the minutes.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6       Finance Committee Minutes

6.1      Finance Committee Minutes 3^rd April 2023

To note the minutes.

6.2      Matters arising from the minutes.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

7       Services Committee Minutes

7.1      Services Committee Minutes 27^th February 2023

7.2      Services Committee Minutes 17^th April 2023

To note the minutes.

7.3      Matters arising from the minutes.

To consider any matters arising from 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 note the report and consider the purchase of a new mobile camera.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Work Experience Policy

Action: To approve the above document.

9.2      Ward Budget Policy

Action: To approve the above document.

9.3      Recording at Meetings Policy

Action: To approve the above policy.

10   Glow Up Grants

Action: To consider the proposal within the report.

11   Parks and Play Areas

Action: To consider the proposals in the report.

12   Youth Engagement

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

13   Champions. Working Groups and Representation on Outside Organisations

Action: To consider and approve representatives.

14   Ear Marked Reserves Report

Action: To consider the proposal within the report.

15   South Park Pavilion

Action: To consider the proposal within the report.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 24^th July 2023, at the Town Hall.

3.1 Annual Town Meeting 20th March 2023 Minutes

3.2 Full Council Minutes 15th May 2023

5.1 PC Minutes 24th February 2023

5.2 PC Minutes 17th March 2023

5.3 PC Minutes 14th April 2023

6.1 Finance Committee Minutes 3rd April 2023

7.1 Services Committee Minutes 27th February

7.2 Services Committee Minutes 17th April 2023

8.2 Citizens Advice Report

8.3 CCTV

9.1 Work Experience policy

9.2 Ward Budget Policy

9.3 MTC Recording at Meetings Policy

10. Glow Up Grant Report

11. Parks and Play Areas

12. Youth Engagement

13. Champion, Working Groups and Representaion on Outside Bodies

14. Ear Marked Reserves Report

15. South Park Pavilion

Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on the 12^th June 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

Cllr David Edwardes

Cllr Emma Gilman

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingston

Cllr Neil Puttick

Cllr Ruth Thompson

Cllr Mick Warren

Cllr Chris Wilcock

Cllr Fiona Wilson

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr James Barber.

Cllr Alift Harewood.

2       Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

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

There were no public speakers.

The meeting will then be reconvened.

The Chair moved item 8.1 up the agenda, please see 8.1 below for the notes

3       Full Council Minutes

3.1      Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting 20th March 2023

3.2      Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 15th May 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: Cllr Hutchison raised an issue with the planning committee, that there is now only 3 members, making it very difficult to be quorate if one member cannot attend. All members are asked to consider joining the committee. Clerk was asked to explore if substitutes is possible.

5       Planning Committee Minutes

5.1      Planning Committee Minutes 24^th February 2023

5.2      Planning Committee Minutes 17^th March 2023

5.3      Planning Committee Minutes 14^th April 2023

The minutes are noted.

5.4      Matters arising from the minutes.

There were no matters arising.

6       Finance Committee Minutes

6.1      Finance Committee Minutes 3^rd April 2023

The minutes were noted.

6.2      Matters arising from the minutes.

There were no matters arising.

7       Services Committee Minutes

7.1      Services Committee Minutes 27^th February 2023

7.2      Services Committee Minutes 17^th April 2023The minutes were noted.

7.3      Matters arising from the minutes.

There were no matters arising.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

Inspector Christian Watkins attended the meeting to give Councillors an update as follows:

• There have been a number of county lines arrests all coming in from Manchester
• 8 residents have been given criminal behaviour orders, which bans them from the Town Centre.
• 3 residents have been served eviction notices for drug dealing.

The current priorities are:

• ASB in the town centre, which has become worse in past couple of weeks.6 people arrested for drinking, including one who is expected to be banned from Macclesfield.
• Graffiti, the PCSOs have been working through action plans with High Schools, in particular Tytherington High School, where all pupils have been spoken to and informed that graffiti is a criminal activity. There is a suspect, who is a juvenile, and who the police have spoken to.

Inspector Watkins also informed the Council that a meeting with the Football Club about parking has been arranged before end June.

Cllr Wilson is happy to liaise with Inspector Watkins prior to the meeting, and she also said residents do appreciate the effort the police have gone to with the parking issues.

Cllr Bennett-Wake welcomed speaking to the schools about ASB and graffiti. She also asked when there would be another PCSO in Hurdsfield.

Inspector Watkins explained that retention continued to be an issue and he has raised it with Commissioner Dwyer that there are 2 PSCO vacancies and he has asked them to advertise for them.

Cllr Livingstone thanked the Inspector and the police. He informed Inspector Watkins that there has been drunk and disorderly behaviour in Christ Church and he will pass this on officially. Inspector Watkins is aware of this and one of the perpetrators has already been arrested.

Cllr Edwardes said he was delighted the graffiti situation has been taken seriously by the police however there has been more incidences of graffiti that have not been reported.

Cllr Puttick said Inspector Watkins predecessor had said how can we work together to help the police, including the damage caused by ASB.

Inspector Watkins said the police do have lots of diverse activities that are designed to rehabilitate and prevent young people going into crime, however if the Council had funding and ideas they were very happy to discuss and support.

8.2      CAB

The report was noted.

8.3      CCTV

Resolved: The report was noted.

Resolved to purchase more cameras with the EMR. Clerk to come back to next Full Council after speaking to CCTV to see how many cameras they can monitor effectively and whether they can be fixed as well as mobile.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Work Experience Policy

Resolved: The above policy was approved.

9.2      Ward Budget Policy

Resolved: The above policy was approved.

9.3      Recording at Meetings Policy

Resolved: The above policy was approved with the change of chairman to chair.

10   Glow Up Grants

Resolved: Proposal no. 3 was chosen as the process.

11   Parks and Play Areas

Resolved: The proposals in the report were approved.

Clerk is requested to find out the cost of one more piece of accessible equipment in West Park for next Full Council.

Cllrs are asked to get park proposals to the Clerk in time for the Services meeting to be held 2^nd October 2023.

12   Youth Engagement

Resolved: The proposal in the report was deferred to the next meeting.

13   Champions. Working Groups and Representation on Outside Organisations

Resolved: The following appointments were approved:

Council Champions

• Cllr Fiona Wilson – Leisure – Outdoor Activities and Town Centre Regeneration
• Cllr Chris Wilcock – Council Identity & Communication
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake – Community
• Cllr Alift Harewood MBE – Transport
• Cllr Neil Puttick – Environment & Climate Emergency

Town Centre Recovery Working Group:

Cllr Fiona Wilson

Cllr Sandy Livingstone or Cllr James Barber

South Park Pavilion Working Group-

Cllr Fiona Wilson

Cllr James Barber

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Britain in Bloom

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Community Transport

Cllr James Barber

Cllr Ruth Thompson

Cllr David Edwardes

Cllr Neil Puttick

Cllr Alift Harewood

Representation on the Silkmen Supporters Trust

Cllr Mike Hutchison

14   Ear Marked Reserves Report

Resolved: The reserve proposals in the report were approved.

15   South Park Pavilion

Resolved: The Council approved the principle of obtaining a public works loan for £1,000,000 over 40 years to go towards building the South Park Pavilion.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 24^th July 2023, at the Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting Closed 8:37pm

Agenda for the Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making to be held on Monday 15th May 2022 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

9^th May 2023

To Councillors

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of

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

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

15^th May 2022

commencing at 7pm,

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

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

This meeting is open to the public, but space may be limited. Should you wish to attend please inform the Town Clerk.

1.    Election of the Mayor of Macclesfield for 2023/24

2.    Election of the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield for 2023/24

The retiring mayor will adjourn the meeting whilst the newly elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor receive their insignia of office.

The Town Clerk will call upon the Mayor of Macclesfield to read and sign their declaration accepting the office of Mayor of Macclesfield.

The Town Clerk will call upon the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield to read and sign their declaration accepting the office of Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield.

The meeting will then be re-convened.

3.    Retiring Mayor of Macclesfield Remarks

4.    Tribute by the Incoming Mayor of Macclesfield to the Retiring Mayor of Macclesfield and Consort

5.    Appointment (if known) of the Mayor’s Honourary Chaplain, Mayor’s Cadet, Introduction to the Mayor’s Charity/ies to be Supported and Plans for the Year

6.    Apologies for Absence

7.    Declarations of Interest

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 on Thursday 11th May 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 on Thursday 11^th May 2023.

Please note this is a face to face meeting and numbers in the room are very limited. If you wish to attend please register with the clerk by emailing clerk@macclesfield-tc.gov.uk

8.    Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council 6^th March 2023

Action:         To consider the draft minutes and approve them as a true record of the meeting.

9.    General Power of Competence

Action:        

• Agree eligibility to adopt the Power.
• Adopt the Power of General Competence with immediate effect.

10.          Calendar Of Meetings

Action:         To approve the calendar of meetings.

11.          Committee Appointments

Action: Councillors to chose committees they wish to sit on. Each committee has a maximum of 7 Councillors.

11.1 Planning Committee.

11.2 Services Committee.

11. 3 Finance Committee.

11.4 Personnel Committee.

12.          Governance Review

• Pre Paid Debit and Credit Card Policy

Action: To approve the financial regulations.

12.2        Financial Regulations

Action: To approve the financial regulations.

12.3        Risk register

Action: To approve the risk register.

13.          Audit For Financial Year 2022/23

Action:        

• To consider the approval of the Annual Governance Statement.
• To consider the approval of the Accounting Statements 2022/23

14.          Internal Auditor

Action:         To approve JDH Business Services as internal auditor 2023/24.

15.          External Support Services

Action:

• To approve Wirehouse Employer Services for HR and H&S support.
• To approve Shires Pay Services Ltd for Payroll Services.
• To approve Blain Boland & Co Solicitors for legal support.
• To approve John Greenhall & Co for finance and accountancy support.

16.          Cheshire Association of Local Councils (Chalc)

Action:         To consider the renewal of membership of ChALC.

17.          Other Memberships

Action: to consider renewal of the following memberships

• National Allotment Society.

18.          Annual report

Action:         To note and receive the 2022/23 Annual Report of the Town Council.

19.          Date, Time and Place of Next Meeting

The date of the next meeting of Macclesfield Town Council is 7pm, 12^th June 2023 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

8. Minutes of the meeting of Full Council 6th March 2023

9. General Power of Competence

10. Calendar of Meetings

12.1 Pre Paid Debit Card Policy and Procedure

12.2 MTC Financial Regulations

12.3 Town Council Risk Register

13. Audit for Finance year 2022 23

Macclesfield Town Council Annual Council Meeting

Minutes for the Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making held on Monday 15th May 2022 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr David Edwardes
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Sandy Livingston
• Cllr Neil Puttick
• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Fiona Wilson

1.   Election of the Mayor of Macclesfield for 2023/24

Cllr Chris Wilcock was elected Mayor of Macclesfield 2023/24.

2.   Election of the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield for 2023/24

Cllr Sandy Livingstone was elected Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield 2023/24.

The meeting was adjourned whilst the newly elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor receive their insignia of office.

The Town Clerk then called upon the Mayor of Macclesfield to read and sign their declaration accepting the office of Mayor of Macclesfield.

The Town Clerk then called upon the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield to read and sign their declaration accepting the office of Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield.

The meeting was then be re-convened.

3.   Retiring Mayor of Macclesfield Remarks

Cllr Wilson congratulated Cllr Wilcock and wished him the most wonderful 12 months in the role.

Cllr Wilsons said she has had the most amazing year, and that her interest in politics started at school while attending a class called the ‘History Behind the News’, never dreaming that she would become the Mayor of Macclesfield, which Cllr Wilson says has been as honour to serve our town.

The Mayoral theme was ‘Our Community, Stronger Together’, and Cllr Wilson chose this as, being a Councillor she recognises how important the community is. All the Civic events were open to the community, as Cllr Wilson felt it important to provided free events in the town during this current economic climate, and many residents have told her that it is making a difference.

Cllr Wilson saw it as her role to promote Macclesfield, doing tv and radio interviews, visiting local businesses, working as a member of the Town Centre Recovery Working group and visiting many community groups and organisations, schools and care homes.

Cllr Wilson thanked the Town Hall volunteers who help out with various events and activities and a thankyou event was held for them at the Town hall, where they gave very positive feedback on their volunteering experience.

Cllr Wilson spoke of her charities, Macclesfield Youth Brass Band, who she said have enhanced her year and performed at many events, and North West Air Ambulance, who deliver pre hospital care to those injured. The year was about promoting the charities and raising their profiles.

Highlights of the year were firstly the centenary picinic in South Park, held on a beautiful summers day and where consultation took part on the pavilion design.

Cllr Wilson also spoke of the honour of the Proclamation of King Charles III, the first Mayor in 70 years to do so. Then of the emotional Remembrance Service, where many young people attended.

Cllr Wilson also spoke of the brilliant Civic Awards ceremony held at Macclesfield Football club and the Civic event held at the Town Hall for Macclesfield FC becoming champions.

Finally, her happiest day as Mayor was the Mayor’s Coronation Tea Party.

Cllr Wilson then thanked her Consort, her husband, Brian Puddicombe, who has been an amazing consort and become an excellent photographer, and she paid tribute to Brain for his hard work for the community too.

Cllr Wilson thanked her fellow Councillors, saying what a hard working team they are, and the New Mayor and Mayoress and wished them the best of years,

Cllr Wilson thanked the Town Hall staff, for doing a brilliant job, saying we aim high and we make a difference.

Cllr Wilson also thanked the community and said there was no greater honour than to service your community, and good luck to all the councillors as they continue the projects from the last administration and work on new initiatives.

Cllr Wilson also thanked retired Cllr Janet Jackson for all her hard work over the years on behalf of the Council.

4.   Tribute by the Incoming Mayor of Macclesfield to the Retiring Mayor of Macclesfield and Consort

Cllr Wilson, said the past 12 months for him have been very exciting, not only was there an election but also as he was honoured to be elected as Deputy Mayor for Cllr Wilson’s term of office. Cllr Wilcock thanked Cllr Wilson, saying she took to her Mayoral role like a duck to diving in headfirst into promoting Macclesfield as much as possible. Who could forget her first tv appearance when speaking about the water supply issues in her ward and more recently championing the successful abundance of local shops on Chestergate.

Cllr Wilson’s first civic event was the Mayor’s Centenary Picnic in South Park which was in conjunction with the consultation of the design of the new park pavilion which the public responded to in huge numbers. Cllr WIlson, as well as her consort Brian, have been incredibly busy over the last year visiting many local organisations ranging from charities to school visits. Cllr Wilcock himself was lucky enough to attend Cllr Wilson’s visit of Upton Priory school and the children had a fantastic time in her company and asked some very interesting questions!

He said that he thought one of the highlights of her year, and proudest, was the proclamation of King Charles III, this was the first proclamation in Macclesfield for 70 years and she delivered it expertly.

He stated Cllr Wilson’s passion for leisure and sport has been a big part of her year and this culminated in a Civic reception for Macclesfield FC who were victorious in securing another league title and promotion which she was there throughout most of the season.

Finally, Cllr Wilcock said Cllr Wilson has upheld her mayoral theme of “Our Community, Stronger Together” throughout her term of office in all she did, he said we have a wonderful community in Macclesfield and looking back at the events that have been organised the community came out in their droves to support her. So on behalf of the Macclesfield community, thank you.

5.   Appointment (if known) of the Mayor’s Honourary Chaplain, Mayor’s Cadet, Introduction to the Mayor’s Charity/ies to be Supported and Plans for the Year

Cllr Wilcock amounted his theme for the year’ Live Macclesfield, Love Macclesfield’, he chose this theme as he believes Macclesfield is one of the best places to live with a great community who come together.

Cllr Wilcock appointed Rev Andy Williams from All Saints, as his Chaplain, and is in touch with the Air Cadets to appoint a Mayor’s cadet.

Cllr Wilcock has chosen charities personal to him, that were very helpful to his mother. Firstly they are East Cheshire Hospice, who do amazing work and secondly the East Cheshire Eye Society where is Mum was a member.

He hopes to hold sporting events including inclusive pool competition.

He also thanked Katie, his wife, the new Mayoress and his daughter Sarah.

6.   Apologies for Absence

There were no absences.

7.   Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

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

There were no comments from the public.

The meeting was then reconvened.

8.   Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council 6^th March 2023

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

Matters that’s were brought up:

• Cllr Edwards brought up the issue of graffiti with the police.
• Cllr Puttick brought up that there was more police presence at the football ground, since the last full council meeting.
• Cllr Puttick also asked the Clerk if we were following up linking Community Enforcement with CCTV. The Clerk confirmed this was the case.

9.   General Power of Competence

Resolved:    

• It was agreed that the Town Council is eligible to adopt the Power.
• The Power of General Competence was adopted with immediate effect.

10.        Calendar Of Meetings

Resolved:         The calendar of meetings was approved with the following amendment:

• Planning Committee will take place every third Wednesday evening at 7pm in the library.

11.        Committee Appointments

Resolved: The Committee Members were approved as follows:

11.1 Planning Committee

• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr David Edwardes
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Sandy Livingston

11.2 Services Committee

• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr Neil Puttick
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Fiona Wilson

11.3 Finance Committee

• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Neil Puttick
• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Chris Wilcock

11.4 Personnel Committee

• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Fiona Wilson

12.        Governance Review

12.1         Pre Paid Debit and Credit Card Policy

Resolved: The Pre Paid Debit and Credit Card policy was approved.

12.2         Financial Regulations

Resolved: The financial regulations were approved.

12.3         Risk register

Resolved: The risk register was approved.

13.        Audit For Financial Year 2022/23

Resolved:    

• The Annual Governance Statement was approved.
• The Accounting Statements 2022/23 were approved.

14.        Internal Auditor

Resolved:     JDH Business Services was approved as internal auditor 2023/24.

15.        External Support Services

Resolved:

• Wirehouse Employer Services was approved for HR and H&S support.
• Shires Pay Services Ltd was approved for Payroll Services.
• Blain Boland & Co Solicitors was approved for legal support.
• John Greenhall & Co was approved for finance and accountancy support.

16.        Cheshire Association of Local Councils (Chalc)

Resolved:     The renewal of membership of ChALC was approved.

17.        Other Memberships

Resolved: The renewal of the following memberships was approved

• National Allotment Society.

18.        Annual report

Resolved:         The 2022/23 Annual Report of the Town Council was noted and received.

19.        Date, Time and Place of Next Meeting

The date of the next meeting of Macclesfield Town Council is 7pm, 12^th June 2023 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting Closed: 8pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                            6^th April 2023

To Chair Councillor Janet Jackson and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Sandy Livingstone, Neil Puttick, Ruth Thompson, Chris Wilcock and Fiona Wilson.

You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of

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

Macclesfield Library

on

17^th April 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 17^th April 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

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 13^th April 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 13^th April 2023.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 27^th February 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4.        Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

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

To receive and note the updated report.

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.

.

7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1       Parks and Play Areas

To receive and note the updated report.

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.

Action: To consider request from Byron Lane Allotment Holders Association.

7.5       Street Sports

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 updated report.

8.3      Middlewood Way Lighting

To receive and note the updated report.

8.4 01625 Gallery

To receive and note the updated report.

8.5 Community Enforcement
To receive and note the updated report.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1      Town Centre Recovery Working Group

To receive and note the updated report.

9.2       Footfall Mapping Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.3       Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.4       Town Centre Signage

To receive and note the updated report.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

To receive and note the updated report.

11.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 10^th July at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3. Services Committee Minutes 27th February

5.1 Community engagement update

5.2 CVS Interim report to MTC Mar 2023

6. Local Service Delivery

7. Leisure and outdoor activities

7.4 Byron Lane Allotment

8. Street Scene

8.2 Ranger report

8.4 The 01625 Gallery Update #2

9.1 TCRWG

9.2 Footfall Data

9.3 Wifi Data

9.4 Report for Town Centre Signage

10. Communications Update

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 17^th April 2023 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

In Attendance:

Cllr Chris Wilcock

Cllr Fiona Wilson

Cllr Ruth Thompson

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

Cllr Sandy Livingstone in attendance from item 3 onwards

1.         Apologies for Absence

Cllr Janet Jackson MBE, Cllr Neil Puttick.

2.         Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

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

Nick Cheetham spoke representing Barnaby Festival.

Barnaby Festival is back in person on the 17^th/18^th June. Nick asked everyone present to help spread the word to residents and thanked the town council for their support.

Call to action was released last week.

There will be a listening tent to find out what people want going forward.

Nick encouraged residents to register with Barnaby Festival to receive updates.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3.         Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 27^th February 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4.         Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising from the minutes.

5.         Community

5.1     Community Engagement Update

The importance of costing up the value of volunteer hours was discussed as was the impact of thanking volunteers.

The report was noted.

5.2       CVSCE

The report was noted.

6.         Local Service Delivery

6.1      Events update

The Macclesfield FC football celebration to be held on the 23^rd April and hosted by the Mayor was detailed.

Cllrs expressed the value of the free events offered by the Town Council.

The report was noted.

6.2     Floral Displays

The importance of putting up signs on wildflower patches was discussed.

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 update at the start of the meeting was noted.

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

Cllr Wilson detailed the plans for the next Playing Out event in partnership with Cre8 on 27^th July and the need for more groups to come forward to commit to street play and the training involved.

7.4      Allotments

RESOLVED

The committee resolved to pay 50% of the proposed cost of the improvement work to a total of £494.35

7.5      Street Sports

The report and the importance of free physical activities for young people was noted.

8.         Street Scene

8.1     Public Realm Furniture

The report was noted.

8.2     Town Ranger

The committee expressed their formal thank you to the ranger team for all of their hard work and dedication to the town.

8.3     Middlewood Way Lighting

The report was noted.

8.4 01625 Gallery

The report was noted.

8.5 Community Enforcement
The new partnership was discussed as was the importance of reporting via Fix My Street.

The report was noted.

9.         Town Centre Re-generation

9.1     Town Centre Recovery Working Group

Cllr Wilson updated the committee on the positivity surrounding the Snow Goose mural and the aim to improve Park Green.

The report was noted.

9.2      Footfall Mapping Data

The report was noted and the Easter event footfall data was shared with the committee. There were 12,000 visitors which is an increase of 45% on the previous week.

9.3      Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

The report was noted.

9.4      Town Centre Signage

The report was noted.

10.     Council Identity and Communications

The report was noted and the new bollard signage was shared with the committee.

11.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held, on 10^th July, 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Helena Gowler

Meeting closed: 20:09

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

5^th April 2023

To: Chair Mike Hutchison and Councillors David Edwardes, Fiona Wilson and Sandy Livingstone.

You are hereby summoned to attend

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

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

14^th April 2023

commencing at 10am

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 14^th April 2023 at 10am at Macclesfield Town Hall.

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 13/04/23. 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 13/04/23.

4.        Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 17^th March 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.

Amended plans issued

7.        New street naming

See attached report

8.      Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 12^th May 2023 10am, in Macclesfield Town Hall.

New Street Naming Report Agenda Item 7

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 14^th April 2023 at 10am at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Cllr Mike Hutchison (Chair)

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr David Edwardes

1.        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Fiona Wilson

2.        Declarations of Interest

No declaration of interest

3.        Public Participation

There were no public comments/ questions.

4.        Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 17^th March 2023

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

5.        Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising

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 wish to maintain their position on the previous application:

This is a very large extension and there are neighbour objections with concerns over privacy and amenities.

Therefore, the committee requested that the Planning Officer, when making the decision, ensures the following policies are adhered to:

• Saved policy DC3 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan
• Saved policy DC38 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan
• Cheshire East Council policy SD2 regarding the design in keeping with the surrounding area

No objection

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee support this application and the improvement being made.

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask the planning officer to check the following policies are adhered to:

• Saved policy DC3 from the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan
• Cheshire East Council policy SD2 regarding the design in keeping with the surrounding area

and to take into consideration the Nature Conservation report.

Macclesfield Town Counicl planning committee ask the planning officer to check that local policies DC3 and Cheshire East SD2 are adhered to.

Macclesfield Town Council support town centre living but ask the planning officer to check the following:

• The plans aren’t clear as to what is being proposed.
• No provision for parking is suggested. Planning Officer to check that policy DC3 is adhered to
• Where is refuse waste to be sited? note that there is space behind
• Size of the individual apartments seem small for the size of the building, can this be checked against policy.
• No report from the conservation officer.

No objections

No objection

No objection

No objection

No objection