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Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

06^th September 2024

To Chair Cllr Ruth Thompson and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Emma Gilman, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison 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

16^th September 2024

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 16^th September 2024 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 12^th September 2024 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 15^th July 2024

3. Finance Committee Minutes 15th July 2024

Action: To approve the minutes.

4      Updates from the Minutes

Action: To note any actions.

5             Grant Applications

5.1  Upton Youth and Community Project £2000

5.1 Upton Youth and Community Grant Application

Total amount £2000

Action: To consider the above grant application.

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6             Grant Updates

6.1  Child Safety Media

Child Safety Media Grant feedback form (1)

6.2  MS Society

6.2 MS society – interim update

6.3  Space 4 Autism

6.3 Space 4 Autism grant update

6.4  ROAR

6.4 ROAR Interim feedback

To note the reports

7             Finances

7.1  Spend to Date

Action: The spend to date (End July 24) of £283,805 to be approved for Full Council 28^th October 2024.

7.2  Reports

Action: to note the following reports:

7.2.1     Income and Expenditure

7.2.1 Detailed Income & Expenditure by Budget Heading 31_07_2024

7.2.2    Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

7.2.2 Bank Reconciliation Receipts and Payments

7.2.3    Detailed Balance Sheet

7.2.3 Detailed Balance Sheet – JUL24

7.2.4    Authorised 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 11^th November 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

30^th August 2024

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

9^th September 2024

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 on 9^th September 2024 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
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 5^th September 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 5^th September 2024.

3        Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 29^th July 2024

3. Full Council Minutes 29th July 2024

Action: To approve the minutes.

4        Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

5        Planning Committee

5.1       Planning Committee Minutes 24^th July 2024

5.1 MTC PC Minutes 24th July 2024

To note the minutes above

5.2       Matters arising from the Minutes.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6        Governance Review

6.1       Environment and Sustainability Policy

6.1 Environmental Policy

Action: To review the above policy.

6.2       Review of Business Current Account

6.2 Review of Current Banking Account

6.2.1 Banking Review Highlights

Action:  To consider the proposal within the report.

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7        Community Delivery

7.1       Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector to brief the Council.

7.2       CAB

7.2 CAB Report

To receive and note the report.

7.3       CCTV

The CEC CCTV will be present at the meeting.

7.4       Silk Museum

7.4 Silk Museum Report

To receive and note the report.

8        South Park Pavilion Update Report for Council

8. South Park Pavilion

Action: To approve the budget for a Hospitality Consultant of £

9        Parks Funding

9. Parks and Play Areas P1

9. Parks and Play Areas P2

9. Parks and Play Areas P3

9. Parks and Play Areas P4

9. Parks and Play Areas P5

9. Parks and Play Areas P6

9. Parks and Play Areas P7

Action: To consider the proposal in the attached report.

10    Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2023/24

10. Notice of Conclusion of Audit

To note the conclusion of the audit.

11    Car Parks

11. Car parks discussion

For discussion and to consider replying to CEC with Town Council views.

12    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 28^th October 2024 at the Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                                        23^rd August 2024

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sarah Bennett-Wake Sandy Livingstone, 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

2^nd September 2024

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 2^nd September 2024 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 as 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
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 29^th August 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 29^th August 2024.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 3rd June 2024

3. Services Committee Minutes 03 06 24

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

5.1 Community engagement update

To receive and note the updated report.

5.2   CVSCE

5.2 Interim report to MTC August 2024

To receive and note the updated report.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update (including footfall data)

6. Local Service Delivery

6.1.1 Party in the Pews 2024 Report

6.1.2 Macc Pow Report

6.1.3. 1261 Afterparty Case Studies

To receive and note the updated report.

6.2 Floral Displays

To receive and note the updated report.

6.3 Festoons

ACTION – To consider the additional cost outlined in the report

6.4  Silk Museum Proposal

6.4 Silk Museum Proposal

ACTION – To consider the proposal

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7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

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.

7.5 Street Sports

To note the updated report.

7.6 Park Fit

To note the updated report

  7.7 Summer Schools

To note the updated report

8.        Street Scene

8. Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm

To receive and note the updated report (in 8.Street Scene Report)

8.2 Town Ranger

To receive and note the attached report.(in 8.Street Scene Report)

8.3 01625 Gallery

To receive and note the attached report.

8.4 Museum on the Street     

To receive and note the updated report

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Wifi Data

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.2 Town Centre Signage

9.2 Town centre signage

To receive and note the updated report.

9.3 Community Transport Sub Committee 

9.3 Community Transport Working Group 

To receive and note the updated report.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

10. Communications update

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 21^st October 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 2^nd September 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Fiona Wilson
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr James Barber

1.        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

2.        Declarations of Interest

Cllr Barber declared an interest in 5.2 as a Trustee of CVS and 6.4 as the Council Representative Co-opted onto the Silk Museum Trust Board and thus he abstained from this decision.

Public Questions

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

There were no public comments.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 3rd June 2024

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 report was noted.

5.2   CVSCE

The report was noted.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update (including footfall data)

6.1.1 Party in the Pews Report.

6.1.2 MaccPow Report

6.1.3 1261 Afterparty Report

The report was noted.

6.2 Floral Displays

The report was noted.

6.3 Festoons

Resolved:  The additional cost outlined in the report was approved.

6.4  Silk Museum Proposal

Resolved: The proposal was approved.

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7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

The report was noted.

7.2 South Park Pavilion

The report was noted.

7.3 Playing Out

The report was noted.

7.4 Allotments

The report was noted.

7.5 Street Sports

The report was noted.

7.6 Park Fit

The report was noted.

7.7 Summer Schools

The report was noted.

8.        Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm

The report was noted

8.2 .Town Ranger

The report was noted.

8.3 01625 Gallery

The report was noted.

 8.4 Museum on the Street     

The report was noted.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

The report was noted.

9.2 Town Centre Signage

The report was noted.

 9.3 Community Transport Sub Committee

The report was noted.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

The report was noted.

11.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 21^st October 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting Closed 8:30pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

22^nd August 2024

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

You are hereby summoned to attend

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

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

28^th August 2024

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 28^th August 2024 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 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 27/08/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 27/08/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24^th July 2024

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 applications:

7.     Glow up Grants

See attached report

7.1 Elysian Hair Studio

See attached documents

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 11^th September 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Agenda Item 7- Glow Up Grants report

Elysian Hair Studio- Glow up grant Application form

Elysian Hair Studio- Signs Express quote

Elysian Hair Studio- Tunnicliffe Signs quote

 Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 28^th August 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

1.     Apologies for Absence

No apologise for absence

2.     Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interest.

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24^th July 2024

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

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

The Planning 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: Object

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee are objecting to the above application.

They feel it is inappropriate development of green belt land. There are also concerns over access and the traffic increase this development will cause, referencing Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU 12.- 5. Traffic generation.

This application has already been decided upon before this meeting took place.

No objection

No objection

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee feel this application is a backland development (Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU10) and it poses a lack of amenity for the proposed property going against this policy.

Proposals for…backland development will only be permitted where they: 2. Do not cause unacceptable harm to the amenity of the residents of existing or proposed properties, in accordance with Policy HOU 12 ‘Amenity’

 No objections

 No comment

No comment

 No comment

 No objection

 No objection

No objection

No objection

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask the planning officer to check the boundary in relation with Storm Brewery and access to their fire escape: Cheshire East Local Plan Policy HOU12 Amenity 5. … access.

 They also note the height of the building and want the planning officer to check this doesn’t affect the amenity to the adjacent building due to its height:

Policy HOU12 Amenity 1. Loss of privacy, 2. Loss of sunlight and daylight, 3. The overbearing and dominating effect of new buildings,

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee support town centre living but they have concerns over the street scape of the shop front. Is this going to remain the same? The plans aren’t adequate enough to provide all information required to make an informed decision.

They ask that the conservation officers opinion is obtained before any decision is made.

Amended plans applications:

No comment

No comment

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Elysian Hair Studio

The planning committee are happy to approve the funds for a non- illuminated sign.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 9^th October 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:40

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

19^th July 2024

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

29^th July 2024

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 29^th July 2024 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
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 25^th July 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 25^th July 2024.

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3       To receive written applications for the office of Town Councillor and to co-opt a candidate to fill the vacancy for South Ward

Action: to consider the candidates for the casual vacancy for a councillor to represent the South Ward.

Note: Candidates will be given up to 5 mins to address the Council on reasons they should become a Town Councillor. Councillors may ask questions to the candidates and the Mayor will ask Councillors if they need a short recess for discussions.

A secret ballot will take then place, counted by the Clerk and checked by the Admin and Governance Manager. The results will be given to the Mayor for announcement of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be invited to join the meeting and the Mayor will continue with the agenda.

4       Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting 22^nd April 2024

4. Annual Town Meeting Minutes 22 04 24   

Action: To approve the minutes.

5       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 13^th May 2024

6. Minutes Annual Town Council 13th May 2024

Action: To approve the minutes.

7       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

8       Finance Committee Minutes

8.1      Finance Committee Minutes 20^th May 2024

8.1 Finance Committee Minutes 20th May 2024

8.2      Finance Committee Minutes 15^th July 2024

8.2 Finance Committee

To note the minutes above.

8.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

8.4      Spend to Date

Action: To approve the spend to date (JUN 24) of £141,642 as approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee 15^th July 2024.

9       Planning Committee

9.1      Planning Committee Minutes 13^th March 2024

9.1 MTC PC Minutes 13th March 2024  3rd April 2024

9.2      Planning Committee Minutes 3^rd April 2024

9.2 MTC PC Minutes

9.3      Planning Committee Minutes 24^th April 2024

9.3 MTC PC Minutes 24th April 2024

9.4      Planning Committee Minutes 15^th May 2024

9.4 MTC PC Minutes 15th May 2024

9.5      Planning Committee Minutes 5^th June 2024

9.5 MTC PC Minutes 5th June 2024

9.6      Planning Committee Minutes 26^th June 2024

9.6 MTC PC Minutes 26th June 2024

To note the minutes above

9.7      Matters arising from the Minutes.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

10   Services Committee

10.1      Services Committee Minutes 3^rd June

10.1 Services Committee Minutes 03 06 24

To note the minutes.

10.2      Matter arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

11   Community Delivery

11.1   Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector to brief the Council.

11.2   CAB

11.2 CAB Report

To receive and note the report.

11.3   CCTV

To receive and note the report.

11.4   Silk Museum

11.4 Silk Museum Report

To receive and note the report.

12   Calendar Of Meetings

Action: To move Full council dated 25th Feb 2025 to 10th March 2025 in next years calendar.

13   South Park Pavilion Update Report for Council

13. South Park Pavilion

Action: To note the updated report and approve payment for lease of 3,020.49

14   Christmas Lights Procurement

14. Christmas Lights Procurement Report

Action: To consider and approve the procurement process in the report.

15   Parks Funding

15. Parks and Play Areas

Action: To consider the proposal in the attached report.

16   Ear Marked Reserves

16 .Ear Marked Reserves Report

Action: To consider the proposal to move funding to EMR in the report.

17   Cre8 Grant application for

17. Cre8 grant over £2,000 application

Action: To consider the grant application for Cre8.

18   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 9^th September 2024 at the Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

17^th July 2024

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 Town Hall

on

24^th July 2024

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 24^th July 2024 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 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 23/07/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 23/07/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 26^th June 2024

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 applications:

7.     Glow Up Grants

See attached report.

7.1 Loola Loves

To decide upon the above Glow Up Grant application

7.2 Toppers Hair & Beauty

To decide upon the above Glow Up Grant application

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 14^th August 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Agenda Item 7- Glow Up Grants report

Agenda Item 7.1- Loola Loves Glow Up Grant Application form

Agenda Item 7.1- Loola Loves- P J Cody Painting quote

Further quotes can’t be uploaded due to their format but are available to view.

Agenda Item 7.2- Toppers Hair & Beauty- Application Form

Agenda Item 7.2- Toppers Hair & Beauty- Nigel Kinsella Painting Quote

Agenda Item 7.2- Toppers Hair & Beauty- Tunnicliffe Sign Quote

Further quotes can’t be uploaded due to their format but are available to view.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 24^th July 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Attendees

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr James Barber

2.     Declarations of Interest

Cllr Bennett-Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest in the glow up grant application for Toppers Hairdressers as she used to go there.

Cllr Bennett- Wake also declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/2569M as she lives across the road.

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 26^th June 2024

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

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: No matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

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

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.

No comment

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask the planning officer to make sure materials used are in keeping with the existing building.

Has this work already been carried out?

Resolved: Support

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee support this application. It brings residential living into the town centre. It will improve the look of the building. Hopefully this will increase footfall for town.

No comment

Resolved: Support

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee support this application. It is showing good space standards. It will bring residential living into the town. Important location replacing a building which is a bit of an eyesore.

They ask the planning officer to check HOU 12- Amenity relating to loss of sunlight and daylight

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Town Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check the materials to be used are in keeping with the existing building.

Amended plans applications:

No comments

Resolved: Object

MTC planning committee are objecting to the above application on the basis that they feel it is overdevelopment and the effect it might have on the surrounding area. They ask the planning officer to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 12- Amenity- 5. …access, parking,

HOU 4- b. on-street car parking levels

They also feel it is lacking amenity in relation to common space. There are also concerns over fire safety for the property.

7.     Glow Up Grants

7.1 Loola Loves

This application was approved by the Planning Committee.

7.2 Toppers Hair & Beauty

The planning committee ask for photos of what the sign would potentially look like and then the application will be re-looked at.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 14^th August 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:30

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

9th July 2024

To Chair Cllr Ruth Thompson and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Emma Gilman, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison 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

15^th July 2024

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 15^th July 2024 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 11^th July 2024 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 29^th May 2024

3. Finance Committee Minutes 20th May 2024

Action: To approve the minutes.

4      Updates from the Minutes

Action: To note any actions.

5             Grant Applications

5.1  Macclesfield Juniors FC £1920

5.1 Macclesfield Juniors FC Large Grant App

5.2  St Peters Church £2000

5.2 St Peters Church Grant App

5.3  Tytherington Juniors FC £2000

5.3 TJFC Grant App

Total amount £5920

Action: To consider the above grant applications

.

6             Grant Updates

6.1  Friends for Leisure

6.1 Friends For Leisure Grant Feedback

To note the report

7             Finances

7.1  Spend to Date

Action: The spend to date (End June 24) of £141,642 to be approved for Full Council 29^th July 2024.

7.2  Reports

Action: The following reports were noted:

7.2.1     Income and Expenditure

7.2.1 Income & Expenditure 30 06 2024

7.2.2    Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

7.2.2 Bank Reconciliation Receipts And Payments

7.2.3    Detailed Balance Sheet

7.2.3 Detailed Balance Sheet JUN24

7.2.4    Authorised Payments

7.2.4 Authorised Payments

7.2.5    Approval of Payment for Legal Services

7.2.5 Approval Of Payment Over £3000

8             Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 16^th September 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Minutes of the meeting held on the 5^th July 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Mike Hutchison

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Ruth Thompson

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr Harewood declared a non- pecuniary interest 5.2 as she is linked to Pearls of Cheshire.

Public Questions

Paul Mellor, Coach of the football team said this was to get the team started as there were children who might not be able to play before as many local teams are very competitive and it coats so much to kit them out.

A representative from St Peter Church held an event last year that is to encourage asylum seekers and immigrants to get to know each other and the community. The event was successful last year, and people wish to do it again and do a bigger event, with artists, posters and social media.

3   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 20^th May 2024

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4      Updates from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no updates.

5             Grant Applications

Resolved: The grant applications below were approved:

5.1  Macclesfield Juniors FC £1920 – approved.

5.2  St Peters Church £2000 – approved.

5.3  Tytherington Juniors FC £2000 – this grant was withdrawn by Tytherington Juniors.

.

6             Grant Updates

6.1  Friends for Leisure

The report was noted.

7             Finances

7.1  Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (End June 24) of £141,642 was approved for Full Council 29^th July 2024.

7.2  Reports

Resolved: The following reports were noted:

7.2.1     Income and Expenditure

7.2.2    Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

7.2.3    Detailed Balance Sheet

7.2.4    Authorised Payments

7.2.5    Approval of Payment for Legal Services

Resolved: The payment was approved.

8             Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 16^th September 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Meeting closed: 19.20pm

Chair: Cllr Bennett-Wake

Clerk: Laura Smith

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

20^th June 2024

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 Town Hall

on

26^th June 2024

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 June 2024 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 Admin and Governance Manager.

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

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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 25/06/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 25/06/24.

4.      Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 5^th June 2024

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.

Application No:                           23/2967M

Proposal:                          Redevelopment of the existing old sports pitch to provide a new youth centre ‘Our Space’, including a pavilion, recreational sports area, MUGA and gardening area, with associated parking and service access.

Location:                           Land Adjacent to Fermain Academy, Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF

Ward: Central

Comments due back by: 5^th July 2024

Application No:                           24/2003M

Proposal:                           The proposal is for the conversion of an existing outbuilding to a habitable, shared accommodation space. The existing outbuilding is currently used for storage with class B8. The proposed use would be C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation

Location:                                     69 Garden Street, Macclesfield SK10 2QP

Ward: Hurdsfield

Comments due back by: 9^th July 2024

Application No:                           24/2197M

Proposal:                       2 storey side extension.

Location:                                     25 Maple Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7RB

Ward: South

Comments due back by: 10^th July

Amended plans applications:

7.      Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 24^th July 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 26^th June 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr James Barber

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

1.      Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

2.      Declarations of Interest

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest in 23/2967M as she has done some work with Youth Feb in the past and is also associated with members of Hurdsfield Phoenix

3.      Public Participation

There was no public participation

4.      Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 5^th June 2024

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 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.

  No Comment

  No Comment

MTC planning committee ask the planning officer to check comments made by neighbours that they will feel overlooked and are concerned at the lack of privacy and to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 12- Amenity- 1. …privacy,

HOU 13 – Residential Standards- 1 …light and privacy

  No Comment

Application No:                           23/2967M

Proposal:                          Redevelopment of the existing old sports pitch to provide a new youth centre ‘Our Space’, including a pavilion, recreational sports area, MUGA and gardening area, with associated parking and service access.

Location:                           Land Adjacent to Fermain Academy, Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF

Ward: Central

Resolved – Object

MTC planning committee acknowledges the changes that have been made to try to

combat issues raised by residents previously including noise, pollution, lack of

parking and loss of amenities, but objects on the grounds that it feels that not enough

has been done to accommodate local residents or work with the community.

MTC request Youth Fed to come and talk to councillors to discuss plans further and asks the planning officer  to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 12- Amenity- 1, 3, 4, 5. …privacy, overbearing effect of new buildings, pollution, traffic generation and parking

Application No:                           24/2003M

Proposal:                           The proposal is for the conversion of an existing outbuilding to a habitable, shared accommodation space. The existing outbuilding is currently used for storage with class B8. The proposed use would be C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation

Location:                                     69 Garden Street, Macclesfield SK10 2QP

Ward: Hurdsfield

Resolved – Object

MTC planning committee are objecting to the above application on the basis that this application is for further works, however the property already appears finished and furnished.  MTC planning committee asks the planning officer  to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 4 HMO- 1 iii b, 1 iv …parking levels, rooms sizes

MTC planning committee would also like to question why retrospective planning permission was granted in regards to this property, under application number 22/1087M, and why neither the ward councillor for Hurdsfield, nor the Town Council planning committee were informed of this.

Application No:                           24/2197M

Proposal:                       2 storey side extension.

Location:                                     25 Maple Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7RB

Ward: South

Comments due back by: 10^th July

  No Comment

Amended plans applications:

MTC planning committee ask the planning officer to check light and privacy concerns with the neighbours at 265 Park Lane

MTC planning committee ask the planning officer to check comments made by neighbours at 265 Park to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 12- Amenity- 1. …privacy,

HOU 13 – Residential Standards- 1 …light and privacy

MTC planning committee support on the provision that existing regulations regarding parking are enforced by Cheshire East Enforcement Officers, and promoted by the nursery.

7.      Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 24^th July 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

30^th June 2024

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 Town Hall

on

5^th June 2024

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 5^th June 2024 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 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 04/06/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 04/06/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 15^th May 2024

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.

Variation of conditions applications:

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 26^th June 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5^th June 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr James Barber

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

2.     Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interests

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 15^th May 2024

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 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.

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

Macclesfield Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan Policy HOU11 relating to the character, appearance and materials used match the existing property.

No comment

Resolved: Object

Macclesfield Town Council object to the above application. They would like to echo the comments from Macclesfield Civic Society.

They feel it is a back land development, Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU10 and overdevelopment for the area.

It goes against Cheshire East Local Plan Policy HOU 12- relating to lack of amenity and loss of privacy

Variation of conditions applications:

No comments

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 26^th June 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:07

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                                        24^th May 2024

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sandy Livingstone, 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

3^rd June 2024

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 3^rd June 2024 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 as 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
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 30^th May 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 30^th May 2024.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 11^th March 2024

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 (including footfall data)

To receive and note the updated report.

6.2 Floral Displays

To receive and note the updated report.

6.3 Festoons

To receive and note the updated report.

.

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.

7.5 Street Sports

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.

• 01625 Gallery

To receive and note the attached report.

8.4 Museum on the Street     

To receive and note the updated report.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.2 Town Centre Signage

To receive and note the updated report.

9.3 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 12^th August 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3. Services Committee Minutes 11 03 24

5.1 Community engagement update

5.2 CVS Interim report to MTC May 2024

6. Local Service Delivery

7. Leisure and outdoor activities

8. Street Scene

8.3 The 01625 Gallery Update 9.1 Wifi Data

9.2 Town centre signage

9.3 Community Transport Working Group Update

10. Communications update

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 3^rd June 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr James Barber

1.        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Fiona Wilson

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

2.        Declarations of Interest

None

Public Questions

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

There were no public speakers.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 11^th March 2024.

• Resolved: The minutes were approved.

.

4.        Matters arising from the Minutes

4.1            Resolved: There were no matters arising.

5.   Community

5.1 Community Engagement Update

The report was noted.

5.2   CVSCE

The report was noted and Cllr Barber thanked CVS for the support they have been providing to the DIB to try and find a way forward as they go through current difficulties and face closure.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update

Report noted.

6.2  Floral Displays

The report was noted.

6.3  Festoons

No update.

.

7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

The report was noted.

7.2 South Park Pavilion

The report was noted and Cllr Livingstone updated the committee that we await the outcome of the public works loan after providing additional information.

7.3 Playing Out

The report was noted.

7.4 Allotments

The report was noted and Cllr Warren asked that in the future, consideration may be given to the feasibility of developing additional allotment sites.

7.5 Street Sports

Resolved – The report was noted and it was requested that we try to obtain feedback from the young people who attend the sessions.

• Park Fit

The report was noted.

8.        Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm Furniture

The report was noted.

8.2 Town Ranger

The report was noted..

8.3  01625 Gallery

The report was noted..

8.4 Museum on the Street
The report was noted.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

The report was noted.

9.3 Town Centre Signage Project

The report was noted.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

The report was noted.

11.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 12^th August 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Meeting closed: 7:56pm

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Helena Gowler

3.1 Finance Committee Mins 26th February 2024

5.1 Circus Starr large grant app

5.2 Friends of West Park small grant application

5.3 MS CAS

6.1 JDI Grant feedback form

6.2 MAFVBC Grant update – interim

6.3 Macc College Grant feedback form

6.4 Civic Society Grant feedback form

6.5 1st Moss Rose Scouts grant feedback

7.2.1 Income & Expenditure

7.2.2 Bank Reconciliation Receipts and Payments

7.2.3 Detailed Balance Sheet

7.2.4 List of Regular Payments

7.2.5 Authorised Payments

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 20^th May 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

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

1        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Chris Wilcock

Cllr Mike Hutchison

2        Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

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

The public speakers present were all grant applications and were taken under agenda item 5.

3    Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 26^th February 2024

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4        Updates from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no actions.

5                Grant Applications

Resolved: The grant applications were approved as follows:

5.1   Circus Starr £1,200 approved on the condition that if applied for next year a list of other funders approach is included and the Town Council local in listed as a sponsor on the website.

5.2   Friends of West Park approved for £250.

5.3 MS CAS approved for £240.

6                Grant Updates

6.1   JDI

The report was noted.

6.2   MAFVBC

The report was noted.

6.3   Macclesfield College

The report was noted.

6.4   Civic Society

The report was noted.

6.5   1st Moss Rose Scouts

The report was noted.

7                Finances

7.1   Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (End Apr 24) of £49,357 was approved for Full Council 29^th July 2024.

7.2   Reports

Resolved: The following reports were noted:

7.2.1      Income and Expenditure

7.2.2     Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

7.2.3     Detailed Balance Sheet

7.2.4     Regular payments

7.2.5     Authorised Payments

8                Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 15 July 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Dr Ruth Thompson

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting closed: 7:36pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

8^th May 2024

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 May 2024

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 May 2024 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 14/05/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 14/05/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24^th April 2024

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.

Prior Approval:

Variation of conditions applications:

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 5^th June 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Agenda

Agenda of the meeting held on Wednesday 15^th May 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

2.     Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interest.

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 24^th April 2024

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

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved:. Cllr Mike Hutchison visited On The Lash following their glow up grant approval.

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.

No comment

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check the issues raised in the fire report including sprinklers.

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check the land ownership of where they are planning to build

No comment

No comment

MTC planning committee support this application and feel it is a good location.

No comment

No comment

No comment

No comment

MTC Planning Committee note there is no conservation officer report.

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check the proposed building materials match the character of the area.

Prior Approval:

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU12- Amenity in relation to the lack of car parking. They also note there is no provision for a bin store.

Variation of conditions applications:

No objection

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 5^th June 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Closed: 19:16

Macclesfield Town Council Annual Council Meeting

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

3^rd May 2024

To All 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

13^th May 2024

commencing at 7pm,

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

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Agenda for the Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making to be held on Monday 13^th May 2024 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.

1.   Election of the Mayor of Macclesfield for 2024/25

2.   Election of the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield for 2024/25

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 Honorary 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 [email protected] by 5pm on Thursday 9^th May 2024. 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

[email protected]  by 5pm on Thursday 9^th May 2024.

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 [email protected]

8.   Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council 25^th March 2024

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

9.   Calendar Of Meetings

Action:           To approve the calendar of meetings.

10.        Governance Review

10.1         Financial Regulations

Action: To approve the financial regulations.

10.2         Risk register

Action: To approve the risk register.

11.        Audit For Financial Year 2023/24

Action:          

• To consider the approval of the Annual Governance Statement.
• To consider the approval of the Accounting Statements 2023/24
• To note the asset register.

12.        Internal Auditor

Action:           To approve JDH Business Services as internal auditor 2024/25.

13.        Insurance

Action: To consider the proposal within the report.

14.        Investment Position Statement

To note the report.

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 2023/24 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, 29^th July 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

8. Full Council Minutes 25 03 24

9. Meeting Schedule

10.1 MTC Financial Regulations

10.2 Town Council Risk Register 19th April 2024

13. Insurance

14. Investment Position Statement Report

16. Chalc Membership

17. NAS Membership

Macclesfield Town Council Annual Council Meeting

Minutes for the Annual General Meeting and Mayor Making held on Monday 13^th May 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

1.    Election of the Mayor of Macclesfield for 2024/25

Cllr James Barber nominated Cllr Sandy Livingstone to be the Mayor of Macclesfield saying he came into Politics to enact meaningful change he truly believed most who enter public service are the same however in my 5 years of being a councillor, there are few who he has met who have are as tenacious as Sandy at representing residents.  Cllr Livingstone was born in Hamilton, in Scotland, and chose Macclesfield to be the place he raised his family. He saw our town as the place he wanted to live with his family.  And in 2021, he put himself forward to serve our residents on this Town Council. He may not be Maxonian by blood, but his passion for our town means he’s truly an adopted Maxonian.

On a personal note, Cllr Barber thanked Sandy for all the support he’s given him over the years. Your kindness shines through in everything you do, and that underpins exactly why it gives me great pleasure to put you forward to be our next Mayor of Macclesfield.

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake nominated Cllr Sandy Livingstone saying she was honoured to second him as the new Mayor of Macclesfield. She said Cllr Livingstone is a hardworking councillor unafraid to roll his sleeves up and muck in – Literally in local gardening projects at Christchurch and a lot more too!

She said his caring values are similar to her own, rooted in his working-class background in Hamilton. His experience in social housing has made him an excellent asset to the Town Council working on the South Park Pavilion project. He is also a keen supporter of local businesses and will be an excellent advocate for our town.

She said she is looking forward to Sandy and is lovely wife Suzie donning their tartan and leading the dancing at the Mayor’s Caleigh.

Resolved: Cllr Sandy Livingstone was unanimously voted as the Mayor of Macclesfield.

2.    Election of the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield for 2024/25

Cllr Fiona Wilson said delighted to nominate Cllr Emma Gilman as Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield saying Cllr Gilman is an active community campaigner, working hard for the community in Tytherington, where she has been a lifelong resident. She is a Mum who cares about where she lives and the people and children who live there.

She is passionate about ensuring that children are given every possible opportunity in life and has a particular interest in special needs and disability. She has a very clear sense of right and wrong and endeavours to always be kind, respectful and honest.

I am confident that Cllr Gilman will bring forward many ideas to the Town Council and see them through to fruition which will be for the benefit of residents of Macclesfield now and in the future.

In the time I have known Emma, I have learnt that she is a committed and thoughtful person and am proud to move her nomination as Deputy Mayor.

Cllr Mick Warren seconded the proposal to nominate Cllr Gilman, citing the same reasons as Cllr Wilson and said she was a very nice lady.

Resolved: Cllr Emma Gilman was unanimously voted as the Deputy Mayor of Macclesfield

The retiring mayor adjourned the meeting whilst the newly elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor received 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 re-convened.

3.    Retiring Mayor of Macclesfield Remarks

This past year as Mayor has been fantastic and doesn’t seem like twelve months. Chris feels like he has grown especially with his confidence in public speaking. He has attended many mayoral events going from the beginning of life to end of life. Highlights of his year – visiting Park Lane School to present award to Councillor Wilson as last event as Mayor – this was the school his Mum attended and Chris saw how the school had grown.

Chris was delighted and honoured to be able to open the redeveloped ambulance station, seeing his name on the wall that will be there for many years to come; although many may not recognise who he is. Chris was also really touched to attend the East Cheshire Hospice cake judging and see the great work that they do and see behind the scenes. He wasn’t sure if anyone was aware but he had a starring role in a pantomime this year. Going to events and concerts is something he will continue to do with his family – fantastic local talent here in Macclesfield. Tied in well with his Mayoral theme of Live Macclesfield, Love Macclesfield – to see the love local people have for their town.

He endorsed the Town Council staff and all the events they put on throughout the year from Christmas through to Do Something Summer and the Lantern Parade.  The Town Council staff work tirelessly and do all they can for this fantastic town that we are all a part of. Welcome to Amanda, the new Finance Officer.

Chris thanked Cadet Sergeant Carlisle from 201 Training Corps, who has done a fantastic job supporting him at events. She was asked to step forward and accept gifts.

Chaplain unable to be here however would like to thank Reverend Andy Williams who started as Chris’s Chaplain and Reverend Martin Stephens who took over when Andy moved jobs.  They were fantastic and Chris thanked them.

Chris thanked Katie and Sarah – Mayoress and Mini-Mayoress for putting up with his Mayoral calendar throughout the year. Katie has enjoyed the events she was involved with.

Chris thanked Councillor Livingstone as Deputy Mayor for his support throughout the year.

Chris had a fantastic time fundraising for his charities – East Cheshire Hospice and East Cheshire Eye Society. They held some wonderful events – bingo, wreathmaking session, quiz, dinner and auction, partially sighted pool competition (even though attendance wasn’t high, the Eye Society felt it was an event they would like to continue).

Final figure for fundraising was £5,344.52 so each charity was awarded £2,672.26. Carley from East Cheshire Hospice accepted the cheque and Liz Durham, trustee of East Cheshire Eye Society accepted the cheque.

Finally Chris congratulated Councillor Livingstone as Mr Mayor – he will be a fantastic mayor and wished him all the best and wished the Deputy Mayor all the best in her role also.

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

Those who know Chris know he is hardworking, both for his family and his community. He is well known in Broken Cross and Upton community. Chris is non-stopping and has represented our town well as well as outside our town as Mayor. Not many others could have taken on his diary of events given his work schedule and Chris should take great pride in what he has done. Both charities have gained considerably from Chris’s input. The awareness in the town of the Hospice and the Eye Society has been raised.

The incoming Mayor recognised the work of Chris’s family during his role of Mayor, in particular Katie and mentioned her regular attendance at Park Fit. He thanked Katie and Sarah and presented gifts to Chris, Katie and Sarah.

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

The Mayor of Macclesfield has chosen Space 4 Autism and ArtSpace as his nominated charities and Able Cadet Hugo Dingle.

6.    Apologies for Absence

There were no apologies for absence.

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 public comments.

The meeting will then be reconvened.

8.    Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council 25^th March 2024

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

9.    Calendar Of Meetings

Resolved:    The calendar of meetings was approved with one amendment:

To decide at the next Full council meeting on the date of a full council meeting either 24^th February 25 or 10^th March 2025.

10.         Governance Review

10.1        Financial Regulations

Resolved: The financial regulations were approved.

10.2        Risk register

Resolved: The risk register was approved.

11.         Audit For Financial Year 2023/24

Resolved:   

• The Annual Governance Statement was approved for 2023/24.
• The Accounting Statements 2023/24 were approved.
• The asset register was noted.

12.         Internal Auditor

Resolved:    JDH Business Services was approved as internal auditor 2024/25.

13.         Insurance

Resolved: The proposal was approved.

14.         Investment Position Statement

The report was noted.

15.         External Support Services

Resolved:

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

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 membership was approved

• National Allotment Society.

18.         Annual report

Resolved:    The 2023/24 Annual Report of the Town Council was approved.

19.         Date, Time and Place of Next Meeting

The date of the next meeting of Macclesfield Town Council is 7pm, 29^th July 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

17^th April 2024

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

24^th April 2024

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 24^th April 2024 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 23/04/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 23/04/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 3^rd April 2024

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.

Notification of appeal applications:

Variation of conditions applications:

Certificate of lawfulness application:

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 On The Lash

To consider the attached Glow-up Grant application

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 15^th May 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Agenda Item 7- Glow Up Grants report

Agenda Item 7.1- On The Lash application form

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 24^th April 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

In attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr James Barber

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett- Wake

2.     Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 3^rd April 2024

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 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.

No comments

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee would like noting that they are concerned that the current layout could lend itself to become a HMO property.

No comments

No comments

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check HOU 12 relating to environmental disturbance on surrounding properties

Resolved: Object

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee object to the above application and are in support of the Heritage Officer report.

The Planning Committee also feel it isn’t inline with Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU 12- Amenity relating to 1. Loss of privacy, and that it is over development for the site.

No comment

No comments

No comments

No comments

No comments

No comments

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee support this application as it is bringing a good and important service to a site they would like to see developed. They ask the planning officer to make sure the character and materials selected reflect the important heritage location adjacent.

Notification of appeal applications:

Variation of conditions applications:

No comments

Certificate of lawfulness application:

No comments

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 On The Lash

The Planning Committee are happy to support this application as they have been made aware that a lot of work has been put into the internal alterations in the property.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 15^th May 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:30

Notice is hereby given that the

2024 Annual Town Meeting

will be held on

Monday 22^nd April 2024 at 6pm at the Town Hall.

The statutory Annual Town Meeting is an occasion for members of the public to ask questions, make comments and raise issues of interest to the town.

This can be done in 2 ways: –

1. By submitting a resolution to be discussed at the Town Meeting. Written notice of the resolution must be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to the meeting. If the resolution is passed, the Town Council is obliged to consider the matter at a subsequent meeting.

2. By participating and speaking to the Town Meeting.

If you would like to speak during public session, please email [email protected]  by 5pm Thursday18th April 2024

If you would like to submit a written statement, please submit your statement for inclusion by emailing [email protected] 5pm Thursday 18^th April 2024.

AGENDA

1. Welcome from the Mayor of Macclesfield

2. Apologies for absence.

3. Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting 20^th March 2023

4. Updates from Town Council

5. To consider resolutions and questions of which written notice has been given.

6. To receive reports from electors (Discussion and Open Forum).

Convened by the Mayor of Macclesfield

2024 Annual Town Meeting Minutes

Monday 22^nd April 2024

In attendance:

17 people

Councillors:

James Barber, Sarah Bennett-Wake, David Edwardes, Emma Gilman, Alift Harewood, Sandy Livingstone, Mick Warren and Fiona Wilson.

Officers: Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk, Communications Officer and Events Officer.

 1. Welcome from the Mayor of Macclesfield

The Mayor of Macclesfield welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2. Apologies for Absence

Cllr Mike Hutchison

 3. Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting 20^th March 2023

The minutes were noted.

 4. Updates for Town Council

The Mayor, Cllr Chris Wilcock, Cllr Fiona Wilson, Town Centre Regeneration Champion and Cllr Sandy Livingstone, Deputy Mayor, along with the Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk, Communications Officer

and Events Officer talked through a presentation of the highlights of the past year including:

The Key Achievements for the Council

• The Mayor’s theme ‘’Live Macclesfield, Love Macclesfield
• Parks and Play Areas
• Calendar of community events
• Town centre regeneration and UKSPF funding for renovating the indoor market. Public realm and museum on the street project.
• Toilets for Public Use

Further information was presented on:

• Council Communications
• Community grants given by the Council
• The work of the Rangers in the public realm
• 3 x Gold at Britain in Bloom
• The Plans for a South Park Pavilion

5. To consider resolutions and questions of which written notice has been given.

There were no written resolutions.

 6. To receive reports from electors (Discussion and Open Forum).

A question from the floor was asked about the possibility of a neighbourhood plan for Macclesfield. Fiona Wilson responded by saying that the Local Plan for Cheshire East was currently out for consultation, and this was a more important document where planning and decision making was concerned. She also added that the Town Council had completed a Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and a Character Assessment for Macclesfield and both can be found on the town council website.

Sarah Bennett-Wake thanked the Town Hall Officers for their hard work and in turn the Town Clerk thanked all the Councillors for their support and ambition for the town.

Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk Laura Smith

Meeting closed 6.41pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

27^th March 2024

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

3^rd April 2024

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 3^rd April 2024 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 02/04/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 02/04/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 13^th March 2024

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 applications:

Certificate of Lawfulness applications:

Variation of conditions applications:

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 24^th April 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 3^rd April 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

Attendees

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr James Barber

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

2.     Declarations of Interest

Cllr Sandy Livingstone has a non-pecuniary interest in application 24/0698M as his wife is a teaching assistant at the school.

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 13^th March 2024

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 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.

No comments

No comments

No comments

MTC planning committee ask the planning officer to check that the property is in keeping with the surrounding properties.

No comments

Resolved: Object

MTC planning committee are objecting to the above application on the basis that they feel it is overdevelopment and the effect it might have on the surrounding area. They ask the planning officer to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 12- Amenity- 5. …access, parking,

HOU 4- b. on-street car parking levels

They also feel it is lacking amenity in relation to common space. There are also concerns over fire safety for the property.

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask the planning officer to make sure the condition included in the design and access statement is included as a condition ‘This will not become a separate Planning Unit, and my client is accepting this can be a Condition attached to any Consent’.

No comments

No comments

Amended Plans applications:

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee ask the planning officer to check that Cheshire East Local plan policy HOU 12- Amenity relating to 5. …access is adhered to.

Certificate of Lawfulness applications:

No comments

No comments

Variation of conditions applications:

Macclesfield Town Council planning committee are satisfied with condition 11 but there is no information listed for conditions 2, 5 or 6.

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 24^th April 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:20

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

19^th March 2024

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sarah Bennett-Wake, David Edwardes, Emma Gilman, Alift Harewood-Jones, Mike Hutchison, Sandy Livingstone,  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

25^th March 2024

commencing at 7pm,

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

With thanks,

Laura Smith

Town Clerk

Agenda

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

1       Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies and approval.

2       Declarations of Interest

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

Public Questions

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

The meeting will then be reconvened.

NOTE:

If you would like to speak during public session, please email
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 21^st March 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 21^st March 2024.

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3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 11th December 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

ou would like to speak during public session, please email
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 21^st March 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 21^st March 2024.

5       Finance Committee Minutes

5.1      Finance Committee Minutes 26^th February 2024

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 (Dec 23) of £712,275 as approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee 26^th February 2024.

6       Planning Committee

6.1       Planning Committee Minutes 20^th December 2023

6.2      Planning Committee Minutes 10^th January 2024

6.3      Planning Committee Minutes 31^st January 2024

6.4      Planning Committee Minutes 21st February 2024

To note the minutes above

6.5      Matters arising from the Minutes.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

7       Services Committee

7.1         Services Committee Minutes 11^th March 2024

To note the minutes.

7.2         Matter 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

To receive and note the report.

8.4      Silk Museum

To receive and note the report.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Councillors and Officers Intimidation Guidance

Action: To approve the above document.

9.2      Internet, Email and Social Media Policy

Action: to approve the above document.

9.3      Vexatious Communications, Complaints and Behaviour Policy

  Action: To approve the above document.

9.4      Allotment Policy

Action: To approve the above document.

9.5      Risk Register

Action: To approve the above document.

9.6      South Park Pavilion Risk Assessment

Action: To approve the above document.

9.7      Investment and Treasury Management Policy

Action: To approve the above document.

10   South Park Pavilion Report for Council

10.1   South Park Pavilion Report, Budget and loan proposal

Action: To approve the report for Council, Budget for South Park Pavilion and the loan proposal within the report.

11   Ward Budget Proposal of Change of Procedure

Action: To consider the change in procedure for the ward budgets.

12   Proposal from Community Transport Working Group

Action: To approve the proposal in the attached report as approved by the Services Committee on 11^th March 2024.

13   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 13^th May 2024 at the Town Hall.

3. Full Council Minutes 25 03 24

5.1 Finance Committee Mins 26th February 2024

6.1 PC Minutes 20th December 2023

6.2 PC Minutes 10th January 2024

6.3 PC Minutes 31st January 2024

6.4 PC Minutes 21st February 2024

7.1 Services Committee Minutes 11 03 24

8.2 CAB Report 8.3 CCTV

8.4 Town Council Grant Reporting – Silk Heritage Trust

9.1 Councillors and Officers Intimidation Guidance

9.2 Internet, Email and Social media policy

9.3 Vexatious Communication, Complaints and Behaviour Policy

9.4 Allotment Policy 9.7 Treasury Management and Investment Strategy

10. South Park Pavilion Report for Council

10. Appendix A Public Consultations

10. South Park Appendix B Budget

11. Ward Budget Change Procedure Report

11. Ward Budget Policy

12. Bus Report

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on the 25^th March 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr Fiona Wilson
• Cllr David Edwardes
• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Sarah- Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr James Barber

1        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Emma Gilman

Cllr Alift Harewood

2        Declarations of Interest

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 8.2 as a – Trustee of the CAB.

Cllr James Barber declared an non-pecuniary interest in item 8.4 as a co-opted Trustee of the Silk Museum.

Public Questions

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

Beverly Dooley wanted to ascertain the costs for South Park pavilion build and what the costs were to cover the build and was there any contingency built in. She referenced the Freedom of Information policy and points 3.1 and 3.2 of the policy there are certain exemptions and limitations which does not mean its exempt and asked who decides what is exempt. She also asked if the loan repayment was year on year. She said she would email the questions to the Clerk for a response.

The meeting was then reconvened.

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3        Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 11^th December 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 26^th February 2024

The minutes were noted.

5.2       Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

5.3       Spend to Date

Resolved: The spend to date (Dec 23) of £712,275 was approved for recommendation by the Finance Committee held on 26^th February 2024.

6        Planning Committee

6.1        Planning Committee Minutes 20^th December 2023

6.2       Planning Committee Minutes 10^th January 2024

6.3       Planning Committee Minutes 31^st January 2024

6.4       Planning Committee Minutes 21st February 2024

The minutes were noted.

6.5       Matters arising from the Minutes.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked for a small mistake to be corrected in the minutes on 20^th Dec 23, as her declaration of interest should read Children and Families Committee not Trust.

There were no other matters arising.

7        Services Committee

7.1           Services Committee Minutes 11^th March 2024

The minutes were noted.

7.2           Matter arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

8        Community Delivery

8.1       Local Police Unit

PC Callum Burness attended the meeting, sending apologies from Inspector Richard Haque.

He gave an overview of Macclesfield:

The top 3 demands in the Macclesfield are:

Violence against persons where there are 55 less incidents than last year.

Theft has reduced by 22 less incidents than last year.

Public disorder where there is a decrease by 25 incidents from last year.

The local police have been working hard to make the public feel safer and there is ‘Safer Streets Policy’ which includes in the night time, a safer bus, which provides a safe space, first aid, defibs etc. It is staffed by police and volunteers from the community.

This is also part of a wider project to ensure woman and girls are safe.

They are also engaging with schools around fostering respect and working with local businesses to ensure their businesses are safe.

The last Community Cohesion group was last held in Jan 24 at Macc Academy, bringing together a diverse community. On March 19^th they held a youth event at the Academy.

They also have ongoing operations working with BTB, to tackle networks which are entering Macclesfield, including knifes and county lines.

They are also working on Hibel Rd bridge and its safety, as there have been 20 reports in the last 3 years of incidents, and people putting themselves at risk. There have been meetings with police teams and CEC safer partnership teams to make the bridge safer with regard to suicide attempts.

They have also been looking at issues of fires and squatting in derelict buildings in the town centre including the 3 pigeons. This has been raised with the building controller and CEC and the building is secure at the moment.

Shoplifting is now a national priority, there is a zero-tolerance approach. This year has seen 51 reports in town so the police are working with businesses, offering safety advice and being more visible in the town. Home office shows that 70% of shoplifting is related to drug abuse.

24 people have been charged with shoplifting and the police are working hard to target prolific shoplifters. They have identified 3 shoplifters  already and 1 person is subject to the criminal behaviour order (banned from the town centre)

The town has been targeted by criminals from outside of the county with shoplifting. 14 CBOs have been made banning people from the town centre and this has seen a reduction in criminal activity and ASB, this is making the town safer for residents.

There is also a new initiative called Operation Park Safe a scheme where residents can upload videos etc. of parking that is obstructive, and this will be dealt with by CEC traffic police.

Cllr Wilcock said that there is no PCSO in Broken Cross and Upton and has not been one for a while. Please could PC Burness get an update

Cllr David Edwardes asked about parking and if there are 2 wheels on the pavement, so long as wheelchair user can get through was that ok?  PC Burness answered that so long as a pram, wheelchair and pedestrians can get past that was ok.

Cllr Edwardes also said he was delighted to be meeting the PC for Tytherington as it’s the first he has seen one for 5 years.

He also said Tytherington has seen an increase in ASB with around 10-year-old children, could PC Burness please find out what is being done?

Cllr Edwardes also said that graffiti was increasing again, and it is difficult to catch the perpetrators.

Finally, he mentioned there was trouble with pit bikes, could the police keep him up to date with what they are doing. PC Burness said they were aware and are looking to identify them in a safe manner as they cannot chase them or put residents in danger.

Cllr Livingston thanked the LPU and requested Cllrs have the names of PCs, and PSCOs in each ward. He also asked for regular updates  on the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the town centre.

Cllr Bennet-Wake thanked both PC Burness and PSCO Mandy as they work on Hurdsfield ward. She said Operation Park Safe was welcomed but she asked what was being done about car break-ins on Hurdsfield. PC Burness informed her that a particular culprit had been arrested.

She also suggested for Hibel Rd bridge that there could a project with positive paintings on it. PC Burness agreed.

Cllr Bennett-Wake also welcomed the safety bus and looking out for females and males in the night.

Cllr Hutchinson said its good to hear that incidents are reducing from last year, however graffiti is an issue, and he asked if they visited schools they could find out who the tags belonged to and they could be identified. PC Burness said he would take that back to the Tytherington PC and PCSO.

8.2       CAB

Will McKellar, CEO, gave an update on his submitted report, which compared to the last report (3 months ago) has seen less people (normal due to seasonal change. Even though they saw fewer clients, they have maximized more finances this quarter for residents.

Their specialist debt and mental health services are both working to capacity. They are also to launch a family service at Ash Grove family hub and looking at possible venues in Hurdsfield and Broken Cross.

The CAB have changed their phone service, sharing telephone services nationally so people can get an answer quicker as demand continues to outstrip capacity for delivery. If a face to face option is needed they will be redirected to a local CAB.

The cost of living crisis is still the number one issue, with peoples income outstripped by essential expenditure and debt continues to be a huge issue.

Finally, they have secured a small bit of funding to see if a CAB service at the hospital would be of value.

Cllr Bennett-Wake thanked Will and CAB once again for all the hard work. She was shocked to read case study 3 of the CAB report, about a pensioner who was 92 and owed a lot of pension money. Will explained this was a case of technology overtaking people’s capabilities.

She also asked about housing issues and no fault evictions, asking what is the best thing to do if you can’t afford your rent, Will said communication is the key. Private lets are shrinking and thus the prices can be driven up.

Social housing is a national issue as demand outstrips the availability.

Cllr Livingstone said that he also has residents struggling with housing issues also and thanked Will and CAB for the support they can odder.

Cllr Edwardes asked about banks closing and more and more people encouraged to use the internet for banking and fear of scams. Many older people find it very difficult.

8.3       CCTV

The report was noted.

8.4       Silk Museum

The report was noted.

9        Governance Review

9.1       Councillors and Officers Intimidation Guidance

Resolved: The above document was approved.

Cllr Wilson did note that there has been 31 million pounds from national government to be used to protect civil servants for the future. There would be a senior officer of the police available should one be needed and she asked if the clerk could contact the police to get the named officer and contact details.

9.2       Internet, Email and Social Media Policy

Resolved: The above document was approved.

9.3       Vexatious Communications, Complaints and Behaviour Policy

  Resolved: The above document was approved.

9.4       Allotment Policy

Resolved: The above document was approved.

9.5       Risk Register

Resolved: The above document was approved.

9.6       South Park Pavilion Risk Assessment

Resolved: The above document was approved.

9.7       Investment and Treasury Management Policy

Resolved: The above document was approved.

10    South Park Pavilion Report for Council

10.1               South Park Pavilion Report, Budget and loan proposal

Resolved: The report and budget for South Park pavilion was approved by Council and it was approved to seek the approval of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government to apply for a PWLB loan of £1,250,000 over the borrowing term of 40 years for the purpose of building a new pavilion in South Park. The annual loan repayments will come to around £101,700 per annum.

The council tax precept will increase by 10% for the purpose of the loan repayments by which is the equivalent of an additional £5.21 a year per Band D household. This project has been subject to a precept increase consultation where the outcome was positive.

11    Ward Budget Proposal of Change of Procedure

Resolved: The change in procedure for the ward budgets was approved.

12    Proposal from Community Transport Working Group

Resolved: The proposal in the attached report as approved by the Services Committee on 11^th March 2024 was approved.

13    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 13^th May 2024 at the Town Hall.

Meeting closed: 20:43pm

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

6^th March 2024

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

13^th March 2024

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 13^th March 2024 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

[email protected] by 12 noon on 11/03/24. 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 [email protected] by 12 noon on 11/03/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 21^st February 2024

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

5.     Matters Arising from the Minutes

Action: To consider any matters arising from the minutes

6.     Observations on Planning Applications

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

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

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 3^rd April 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 13^th March 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Library.

In attendance

Chair Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr Sarah Bennett- Wake

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr James Barber

2.     Declarations of Interest

Cllr Livingston declared a pecuniary interest in application 24/0603M as the residents are tenants of the housing association he works for.

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 21^st February 2024

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.

Cllr Livingstone left the room for this application, so the committee were not quorate.

No comment

No comment

No comment

Resolved: Object

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are objecting to application 24/0367M on the basis that they feel it is a back land development.

They also feel it goes against CE local plan policy HOU 12- Amenity in relation to 3. The overbearing and dominating effect of new buildings.

MTC Planning commend this development.

MTC Planning commend this development.

No comment

MTC planning committee have concerns over the mix of residential and retail units.

They would prefer to see single use rather than mix use of the site and their preference would be residential, if it was to be accommodated properly.

No comment

MTC Planning Committee support this application.

The committee would like the planning officer to check car parking provision in relation to CE local plan policy HOU 12- Amenity – 5. parking. They would also request the planning officer checks concerns over vibrations caused by the railway network.

No comment.

No comment

MTC planning committee ask that the planning officer checks the extent of the development isn’t disproportionate to the neighbouring properties.

7.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 3^rd April 2024 at 7pm, in Macclesfield Library.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Closed: 19:29

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                            1^st March 2024

To Chair Cllr Chris Wilcock and Councillors James Barber, Sarah Bennett-Wake, 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

11^th March 2024

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 11^th March 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

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
[email protected]  by 5pm Thursday 7^th March 2024. 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 [email protected] by 5pm Thursday 7^th March 2024.

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

• Action: To approve the minutes.

.

4.        Matters arising from the Minutes

4.1            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

Action – To consider the proposal for Macclesfield Pride

Action – To consider the proposal for ArtSpace

6.2 Floral Displays

To receive and note the updated report.

6.3  Festoons

To receive and note the updated report.

.

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

Action – To consider the allotment charges review.

7.5 Street Sports

Action – To approve a supplier for street sports

• 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  Museum on the Street
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 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 3^rd June 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3. Services Committee MIns 27th November 2023

5.1 Community Engagement Update

5.2 CVS annual report

6. Local Service Delivery

7. Leisure and outdoor activities

7.4 Allotment Admin Charges Report

8. Street Scene 8.2 Ranger report

8.3 The 01625 Gallery Update

9.1 Footfall Data

9.2 Wifi Data

9.3 Town centre signage

9.4 Community Transport Working Group Bus Proposal

10. Communications update

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 11^th March 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Fiona Wilson
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr James Barber

1.        Apologies for Absence

Cllr Neil Puttick

2.        Declarations of Interest

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake declared an interest in 6.1 Macc Pride as wife is chair of Macclesfield Pride.

Cllr Warren declared an interest in 7.4 as he is Chair of Brookfield Lane Allotments

Public Questions

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

There were no public speakers.

The meeting was then reconvened.

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

• Resolved: The minutes were approved.

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4.        Matters arising from the Minutes

4.1            Resolved: There were no matters arising.

5.   Community

5.1 Community Engagement Update

The report was noted.

5.2   CVSCE

The report was noted.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update

Resolved: – The proposal for Macclesfield Pride was approved.

Resolved:  – The proposal for ArtSpace was approved.

6.2  Floral Displays

The report was noted.

6.3  Festoons

The report 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

The report was noted.

7.4 Allotments

Resolved: – A £10 annual admin charge is to be added to allotment fees from April 2025.

7.5 Street Sports

Resolved – The proposal to accept option 2 in the report was approved.

• Park Fit

The report was noted.

8.        Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm Furniture

The report was noted.

8.2 Town Ranger

The report was noted.

8.3  01625 Gallery

The report was noted.

8.4 Community Enforcement
The report was noted.

8.5 Museum on the Street
The report was noted.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Footfall Mapping Data

The report was noted.

9.2 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

The report was noted.

9.3 Town Centre Signage Project

The report was noted.

9.4 Community Transport Sub Committee

Resolved: The proposal for free bus days at every Town Council event at the cost of approx. £16,000 was approved to go to Full Council.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

The report was noted.

11.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 3^rd June 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Meeting closed: 8:08pm

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock

Clerk: Laura Smith

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

16^th February 2024

To Chair Cllr Ruth Thompson and Councillors Sarah Bennett-Wake, Emma Gilman, 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

26^th February 2024

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 26^th February 2024 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 22^nd February 2024 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 13^th November 2023

Action: To approve the minutes.

4      Updates from the Minutes

Action: To note any actions.

5      Grant Applications

5.1  Civic Society £240

5.2  Cre8 £2000

5.3  Crucial Crew £2000

5.4  Just Drop In £830

5.5  Macclesfield College £2000

5.6  Moss Rose Scouts £2000

Total amount £9070

Action: To consider the above grant applications

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6        Grant Updates

6.1  Friends for Leisure

To note the report.

6.2  Macc Wild Network

To note the report.

6.3  Roenaissance

To note the report.

6.4  Space 4 Autism

To note the report.

7      Ward Budgets

7.1         Hurdsfield

7.2         East Ward

7.3         Tytherington Ward

8         Finances

8.1  Spend to Date

Action: The spend to date (Dec 23) of £712,275 to be approved for Full Council 25^th March 2024.

8.2  Reports

Action: The following reports were noted:

8.2.1     Income and Expenditure

8.2.2     Bank Reconciliation

8.2.3     Receipts and Payments

8.2.4     Authorised Payments

9             Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 20^th May 2024 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

3. Finance Committee Minutes 13th November 2023

5.1 Civic Society Grant Application

5.2 Cre8 Grant Application

5.3 Crucial Crew Grant Application

5.4 Just Drop In Grant Application

5.5 Macc College Grant Application

5.6 Moss Rose Scouts Grant Application

6.1 Friends for Leisure grant feedback

6.2 Macc Wild Network grant feedback

6.3 Roenaissance project grant update

6.4 Space 4 Autism grant feedback

7.1 Hursdfield Ward Budget

7.2 East Ward Budget

7.3 Tytherington Ward Budget

8.2.1 Detailed Income & Expenditure by Budget Heading 31_12_2023

8.2.2 Bank Reconciliation

8.2.3 Receipts and Payments

8.2.4 Authorsied Payments

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee Minutes

In attendance:

• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Sarah Bennett- Wake
• Cllr Alift Harewood

1       Apologies for Absence

• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Neil Puttick

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr Bennett-Wake pecuniary interest in 7.1 as she is works at Green in the Corner.

Cllr Wilcock non pecuniary interest in 5.1 as he is involved the Civic Awards as the Mayor.

Cllr Thompson non pecuniary interest in 5.2 as a Trustee of Cre8.

Public Questions

The meeting was paused for public questions.

Richard Watson from the Civic Society spoke about the civic awards which the grant will go towards including new buildings and activities. Funding comes in through subscriptions and town walks. Ceramic plaques will be given to the award winners and it aids publicity and is a public celebration.

Cllr Hutchinson asked if the Macc Express had ever sponsored the awards. Keith replied that they sponsored in kind with free publicity.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked what were the 3 top awards in recent times, the reply was the Flower House, the Town Council for the blooms and the Crossings development by Peaks and Plains.

Emily Gunnion from Cre8 talked about how the grant is to renew the cooking equipment, for a group born out of the covid lockdowns, based at St. Barnabas Church for a cooking community on a Friday night. Food is also provided on a Tuesday to the community group in the warm spaces and training and cooking skills are taught.

Jeff an attendee said how much it had helped him, and he knew other men who are widowed who it has helped socially also.

Cllr Bennett- Wake said how wonderful the project was, she asked if they were buying airfryers and Emily said they were buying a range of equipment that people have at home.

Cllr Wilcock said there was equipment the Council had paid for that could be repurposed, the Town Clerk will sort out.

Cllr Mike Hutchison asked how many people were attending, which is about 8. He also asked about the dishwashers- one is to go in St Barnabas and one to go at Cre8.

Cllr Harewood commended Cre8 on the project.

Dan Boneham spoke of their grant to run Crucial Crew events, which are multi agency safety events for year 6 children. Planning to run event 15^th April – 24^th April 2024, this grant will go towards transport and venue costs.

Cllr Wilcock asked where the event would be held, the answer was the Rugby Club.

Cllr Hutchison asked how many kids attended and the answer was over 800.

Cllr Thompson asked about the handbook and had they looked at digital options. Dan said they have looked at apps, but that the handbooks were better, but the teachers have a portal they can use with the whiteboards.

Cllr Bennett-Wake felt the handbooks were great as not all children have access to devices.

Cllr Hutchison asked about evaluation, Dan provided an evaluation report to the Cllrs.

Ann Wright, attended from Just Drop In, for young people, this grant is for ‘Have Your Say’ day which is all about young people’s participation. This is held in conjunction with the Silk Museum. The grant is to help fund 3 of the activities and it is open to all young people.

Cllr Bennett-Wake thanked Ann for the wonderful work they do with young people, she said its very commendable that they were looking for their opinions.

She asked how many young people they support, which is over 1000 annually, and 56% of them were from Macclesfield.

Cllr Hutchison asked about how many people will attend and the target is 50 young people. The young people’s opinion will make up part of the strategy for Just Drop In.

Cllr Hutchison said the council were very keen to get the views of young people and Ann said she was more than happy to put that on the agenda for the day.

Macclesfield College grant was to provide outdoor equipment so students can have fun when not in class. They would like to have a outdoor table tennis table, this is something the students have wanted, it will help them get outside and aid wellbeing.

The site also includes the Academy and Park Lane School, and they can also use it.

Cllr Hutchison said as an ex teacher they had them at his school and they had ones that folded up and could go outside. He asked how would the bats and balls be loaned, and also that there is a large period of the summer when they were not in college.

The college will provide some bats and balls but they can also bring their own. They are keen to build a league,

Cllr Harewood asked if the area would be lit if it was dark, and Betty replied that it would be in the lunch times and there are 3 lunch times as they are staggered. Cllr Harewood asked how many months of the year it would be used, and Betty replied that it would be used whenever it wasn’t raining. All the enrichment clubs at the moment were indoor.

Cllr Wilcock said he went to the college and there wasn’t much to do in the break times and therefore he would support this proposal.

Moss Rose Scouts, Victor Crawford, Treasurer, spoke of their grant which is to buy a secure storage shed, they use Christ the King School and now there is no longer enough room as they get more equipment. There is an area at the school where they can put the shed but there needs to be some land prep and the £2000 budget would cover 2/3rds of the cost. They would also be able to bring some tents down from Barnswood, so they can do tent pitching closer to home.

Cllr Willcock commended the work of the scouts and understood the need to have the storage and is fully supportive.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked if they planned to grow the group and Victor said this was the plan, but they needed parent helpers and leaders. And they have talked about Squirrel groups, which would be for the very young children.

3   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 13^th November 2023

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4      Updates from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no updates.

5             Grant Applications

Resolved:

5.1  Civic Society £240 was approved.

5.2  Cre8 £2000 was approved.

5.3  Crucial Crew £2000 was approved.

5.4  Just Drop In £830 was approved.

5.5  Macclesfield College £2000 was approved.

5.6  Moss Rose Scouts £2000 was approved.

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6             Grant Updates

6.1  Friends for Leisure