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Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

6th December 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

16^th December 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 on 16^th December 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 12^th December 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 12^th December 2024.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 28^th October 2024

3. Minutes Full Council 28 10 24

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 9^th October 2024

5.1 PC Minutes 9th October 2024 

5.2      Planning Committee Minutes 13^th November 2024

 5.2 Planning Minutes 16th November 2024

To note the minutes above.

5.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6       Services Committee

6.1      Services Committee Minutes 2^nd December 2024

6.1 Services Committee Minutes 2nd Dec 2024

To note the minutes above.

6.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

7       Finance Committee

7.1      Finance Committee Minutes 11^th November 2024

7.1 Finance Committee Minutes 11th November 2024 

To note the minutes above.

7.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector to brief the Council.

8.2      CAB

8.2 CAB Report 

To receive and note the report.

8.3      CCTV

8.3 CCTV

The CEC CCTV will be present at the meeting.

8.4      Silk Museum

8.4 Silk Trust Report

To receive and note the report.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Banking Proposal

9.1 Banking Proposal  

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

9.2      Financial Regulations

9.2 Financial Regulations

Action: To review the above policies.

10   Budget 2024/25

10 Budget 25-26

Action: To approve the budget for 2024/25

11   Internal Audit

 11. Intermin Audit 

To note the internal audit and actions taken.

12   South Park Pavilion Update

12. South Park Pavilion Update Report

Actions:

• To approve PE Jones as the contractor for the South Park Pavilion building project, subject to AMP.
• To agree a date for a Full Council meeting in January 25.

13   Macc Means Business Grant application for Business Improvement District

13. MMB Application for funding for the BID Feasibility Study

Action: To consider the proposal from Macc Means Business

14   Parks and Play Areas

14. Parks and Play Areas

Action: To consider the funding for Tytherington play area and West Park.

15   Members Item

15. White Ribbon Supporter Proposal

Action: To consider Cllr Barber proposal to become a supporting White ribbon organisation.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 10^th March 2024 at the Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on the 16^th December 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Sandy Livingstone
• Cllr Emma Gilman
• Cllr Fiona Wilson
• Cllr Alift Harewood- Jones
• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Sam Hale
• Cllr Ruth Thompson

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr David Edwardes

Cllr Mick Warren

Cllr Chris Wilcock

2       Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

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

Sergeant Devlin-Ayres attended on behalf of the LPU to update on agenda item 8.1. She said there had been a number of police operations since the last meeting, including two at the railway station, using drug dogs and in conjunction with the Transport Police. There were forty stop searches on 6^th October 2024, there were six community resolutions and three people charged with drug and weapon offences. There was a further operation in November. The objective of these operations is to make Cheshire a hostile environment for crime and give the message it will not be tolerated.

On 12^th November 2024 a warrant was executed at an address in Macclesfield, after receiving drugs intelligence reports, including from residents. This including reports of a crossbow being fired. Two people were arrested and a significant amount of cash and drugs were seized along with four crossbows with bolts, air rifles, an axe and other weapons. One person has been charged and is in custody.

Operation jingles started on 30^th November 2024 and runs until 2^nd January 2025, where there are extra patrols in town at events and markets and at night to insure communities are kept safe, supported by traffic police.

Intelligence continues to come in and more warrants will be executed over the next weeks.

Cllr Mike Hutchison asked about the number of domestic violence crimes? Sergeant Devlin-Ayres said she would get the information for him.

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake asked if there has been a rise in vehicle theft? Sergent Devlin- Ayres said the stats show no increase.

Cllr Livingstone and the Council gave thanks to CI Sarah O’Driscoll, who is moving on.

Will McKellar, attended to update on behalf of the CAB, agenda item 8.2. He said seasonal reductions can appear in statistics and the run up to Christmas is one of those times. Their interactions with clients has resulted in increased income for local clients by maximising their income. There has also been a notable increase in clients with debt issues.

In the new year they will be working with CVS and CORE to have an advisor at the food pantry to see if they can support the people who attend, helping with any issues. The family service has had more funding, after the 12 month pilot in Ash Grove, which has worked well and they are looking to extend it geographically.

Cllr Mike Hutchison asked how many people they have helped with pension credit applications? Will replied they had run several events open to anyone to attend to get information and advice about pension credits, after they had run a successful one with the Town Council. He said that these events bring more people in to apply as this particular cohort tend not to come in independently.

Cllr Hutchison also asked if there were other groups who proactively seek out people who maybe able to apply. Will replied that Peaks and Plains and Age UK also do this.

Cllr Sarah- Bennett- Wake vouched for Peaks and Plains and said they have promoted pension credits on her ward.

Cllr Bennett-Wake also asked if the case study was a typical case study where people may lose their homes. Will said he can send the breakdown of the debt issues but mortgage payments and lack of affordable housing plus a smaller pool for renters, caused housing and then subsequent debt issues.

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake asked what an affordable amount for housing for clients is. Will said he did not know, but that many people on means tested benefits still could not meet their monthly living payments including utilities. Will, said he would send debt and housing states to the clerk for Councillors.

Tony Jones attended from Macc Means Business (MMB) on agenda item 13. MMB are requesting funding for a Business Improvement District (BID) feasibility study for Macclesfield Town Centre. He himself has been involved with Stockport bid and Wilmslow Bid. He talked of the bids that exist, in Stockport and Wilmslow and that footfall had increased due to the BID and the town centres were safer. In Wilmslow new businesses have opened including premium brands saying the BID was a factor.

Cllr Mike Hutchison said the cost of the feasibility study seemed very high, nearly £10,000. Mr Jones said the work took place over a 3 month period, including several sessions with local businesses.

Cllr Fiona Wilson asked about MMB and the BID, fitting with the MTC Strategic Plan, however, she believed that Macclesfield Town Council already do a lot of the work a BID may do. Mr Jones said that increased funding and resources due to the BID would mean they could promote the town, put on more events, and improve comms making them slicker.

Cllr Wilson also said the Town Council pride themselves on the events they provide for free, which is very important to residents in the town. Mr Jones replied that BID events have been free in other towns, and they recognise that the Town Council do a wonderful job and they want to amplify that.

Cllr Alift Harewood asked what area the BID would cover, and Mr Jones said it was generally the area of the town centre.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked if there was evidence on the impacts of a BID on businesses e.g. Increased footfall that could be shared. Mr Jones said they did have that information and would share it.

Cllr Wilson asked about Town Council involvement and how they would be represented.  Mr Jones replied that the Wilmslow BID has Mark Goldsmith, a Town Councillor involved.

Cllr James Barber asked about the levy and how confident MMB were that it would not be a burden to local businesses. He also asked about the homelessness in Macclesfield. Mr Jones explained about that the rates for levies can cost around £3 per day for those on the £15,000 business rated threshold and this has been acceptable in other areas. He said the BID does not offer an immediate overnight change for example in Stockport they are on their 2^nd BID and the Underbanks has been transformed. He said homelessness was addressed very well in Stockport, through the Council and third sector.

Cllr Sandy Livingstone asked about the cost to run a BID if it was successful. Mr Jones said that there is usually a BID team, in Wilmslow this consists of a part time manager.

Cllr Sam Hale asked about businesses appointing a preferred provider themselves and why MMB could not pay for the feasibility study. Mr Jones said with the Stockport BID they were willing to pay for the study but the Council there wanted to pay.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 28^th October 2024

Resolved: The minutes of the meeting were approved

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising from the minutes.

5       Planning Committee

5.1      Planning Committee Minutes 9^th October 2024

5.2      Planning Committee Minutes 13^th November 2024

The minutes were noted.

5.3      Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

6       Services Committee

6.1   Services Committee Minutes 2^nd December 2024

The minutes above were noted.

6.2   Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

7       Finance Committee

7.1   Finance Committee Minutes 11^th November 2024

The minutes were noted.

7.2   Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

8       Community Delivery

8.1      Local Police Unit

This item was covered in the public speaking section.

8.2      CAB

This item was covered in the public speaking section.

8.3      CCTV

Resolved: The Mayor to write to CCTV, CEC CEO and the Head of Place again requesting regular attendance at meetings and meaningful reporting for a service the Town Council makes a significant grant towards.

8.4      Silk Museum

The report was noted.

9       Governance Review

9.1      Banking Proposal

Resolved: The proposal in the report was approved.

9.2      Financial Regulations

Resolved: The above policy was approved.

10   Budget 2024/25

Resolved: The budget for 2024/25 was approved.

11   Internal Audit

The internal audit and actions taken were noted.

12   South Park Pavilion Update Report for Council

Actions:

• PE Jones is approved as the contractor for the South Park Pavilion building project subject to the AMP.
• The date for a Full Council meeting is set for 27^th

13   Macc Means Business Grant application for Business Improvement District

Resolved: This item has been deferred to bring together TCRWG, Macc Means Business and other interested Cllrs to meet so the Town Council can make a more informed decision.

14   Parks and Play Areas

Resolved: The funding for Tytherington play area and West Park was approved as in the report.

15   Members Item

Resolved: The proposal to become a supporting White ribbon organisation was approved.

16   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 27^th Jan 2025 at the Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting closed 8:37pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

5^th December 2024

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

You are hereby summoned to attend

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

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

11^th December 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 11^th December 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.

As per our Council Strategy 2024-2027, Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee will conserve, celebrate and promote Macclesfield’s heritage.

Macclesfield Town Council Strategy 2024-2027 can be found here: Strategy

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 10/12/24. 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 10/12/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 13^th November 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 Number: 24/3189M

Proposal: Advertisement Consent for fascia signs and totem sign

Location: Hangar 7 Photography, 107 Heather Close, Lyme Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire

East, SK11 0LR

Ward: South

Application Number: 24/4288/HOUS

Proposal: The proposal is for the construction of a garden outbuilding/gym to be located in the front garden.

Location: 2 Field Bank Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PZ

Ward: Broken Cross and Upton

Application Number: 24/4303/HOUS

Proposal: Single storey rear extension with terrace and internal remodelling. New windows to be provided on rear elevation at first floor.

Location: 196 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UD

Ward: Central

Application Number: 24/4323/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed dormer to front elevation to form extended bedroom

Location: 53 Clifford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8QE

Ward: West & Ivy

Application Number: 24/4312/OUT

Proposal: Outline planning application for a residential development comprising 16 no. affordable apartments with associated works (access to be considered and all other matters reserved)

Location: Land Off Moss Lane, Macclesfield,

Ward: South

Application Number: 24/4445/LBC

Proposal: Listed building consent for high level emergency stabilisation works which involved securing stainless steel mesh netting to eleven windows and dressing back stone cills to remove all spalling masonry.

Location: Macclesfield Sunday School, The Heritage Centre Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UT

Ward: Central

Application Number: 24/4471/FUL

Proposal: Office Extension

Location: AstraZeneca, Off Charter Way, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA

Ward: Hurdsfield

Application Number: 24/1508M

Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on application 07/1365P to also include the sale of frozen goods (and ancillary items) within the retail unit.

Location: Majestic, 34 – 42 Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6XD

Ward: Central

Application Number: 24/4533/VOC

Proposal: Variation of condition 2 – plans on approval 24/1017M.

Location: Tunnicliffe House, 16 Tunnicliffe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DE

Ward: Tytherington

Application Number: 24/4491/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed detached garage with rear study.

Location: 104 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7XH

Ward: South

Application Number: 24/4493/LBC

Proposal: Listed building consent to add rubber parking kerbs to the parking area to prevent cars driving into the low wall.

Location: St Michael And All Angels Church Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DY

Ward: Central

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Cinta

Action: To approve glow up grant funding

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 15^th January 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Glow up Grant Application and Declaration Form- Cinta

Glow up Grant- Cinta- Quote 1

Glow up Grant- Cinta- Quote 2

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

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

As per our Council Strategy 2024-2027, Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee will conserve, celebrate and promote Macclesfield’s heritage.

Macclesfield Town Council Strategy 2024-2027 can be found here: Strategy

Attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr James Barber

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

Cllr Sam Hale

2.     Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interests.

3.     Public Participation

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

Sophie Clare and Lewis Evans from Turley and Toby Hudson from Bloor Homes came to the meeting to talk about an outline planning application set to be submitted for Land at Prestbury Road. They spoke about the development and were open to any questions. 30 people have signed up to their webinar on Tuesday 17^th December, which you can do on their website. The pre-application consultation is live and closes on Monday 23^rd December. 2300 people have visited their website. They are hoping to submit outline planning to Cheshire East Council early next year.

Cllr Mike Hutchison asked looking at the future planning initiatives- How confident are you for the site to be considered? This is Green Belt land and isn’t listed on Cheshire East Local Plan as safeguarded land. They are waiting for the Government plan and would have to demonstrate special circumstances as it is green belt. They are promoting the site through the emerging local plan. There is also a deficit in numbers for housing in Macclesfield from the Cheshire East local plan.

Cllr Livingstone asked the following questions,

• The outline planning is showing 50% affordable- what assurances can you give that this is what we’ll end up with? Bloor and Turley answered- This will be in line with policy. Green Belt land should be 50% affordable and we will be in line with that. There will be no viability hardened challenge on this site. If the MBPF comes through and it is lower than 50% then we will have to review that.
• Bio-diversity, net gain, do you intend to deal with that on this site or do you intend to offset it? They have had environmental work carried out through ecologist- survey of the site habitat, hedgerow, water courses through the site. They’ve looked at emerging site- they believe they can achieve this on site.
• Future home standard you are broaching this on? Yes
• Prestbury road is already busy with the addition of Kings school, this will add addition volume, what is the plan for this? The development will generate more traffic- assessment work is currently taking place-Initial feedback is 85-90 movements of 2 way traffic, the next stage will be understanding what will that mean for the other parts of the network, will that mean congestion elsewhere on other parts of the network. To put that into context, it is fewer than 2 cars per minute in peak times. Transport consultant is pulling together the information.

Cllr Wilcock asked what provisions they would be regarding schools, doctors, etc.

Toby Hudson answered that there will be a planning gain package with this, there will be a Section 106 agreement. The statutory consultees will have to set this out.

Cllr Brian Puddicombe- came to talk on application- 24/4312/OUT.

‘This is the last piece of undeveloped green space off Moss Lane. There was a previous application for 30 plus apartments, which the developer wisely reduced to 18, but this was refused in Nov 2022. This refusal was then appealed, but the inspector dismissed the appeal in February this year. This application being for just 2 fewer apartments, the reasons for refusal of the 18 would apply equally to the 16 as I will now explain.

This site is protected open space with ecological benefits forming part of the South Macclesfield Development Area LPS 13, where the provision of affordable housing argument is not considered to provide material circumstances which outweigh the principle of development.

It is over development of the site which does not present a high quality residential scheme, and will have an adverse effect on local properties, including the impact of the extra traffic on the local, already at times overstretched road network.

As  the name of the road and area implies, there is a long history of existing drainage, flooding and water management on this land, and the developer would need to prove these can be overcome to not be contrary to a number of policies.

Previous planning applications have had much local opposition and this one is lining up to be the same. Why this application is outline with only access to be considered looks to me like a ploy by the developer to get the principle of development of this site agreed and I would therefore ask the Town Council to fully comment so that the matter can be refused at this stage without proceeding to reserved matters’.

From this you will see that adverse effect on wildlife/ loss of green space/ over development of the site/ adverse effect on local road network/ drainage, flooding and water management problems in the area are the basic objections I was raising. Looking back at your comments on the previous application 20/4065M which you made on 29/9/22, out of the 14 objections listed 7,8,9,10,11 and 12 would seem to reflect the above as well.’

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

Application Number: 24/3189M

Proposal: Advertisement Consent for fascia signs and totem sign

Location: Hangar 7 Photography, 107 Heather Close, Lyme Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire

East, SK11 0LR

Ward: South

No comment

Application Number: 24/4288/HOUS

Proposal: The proposal is for the construction of a garden outbuilding/gym to be located in the front garden.

Location: 2 Field Bank Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8PZ

Ward: Broken Cross and Upton

No comment

Application Number: 24/4303/HOUS

Proposal: Single storey rear extension with terrace and internal remodelling. New windows to be provided on rear elevation at first floor.

Location: 196 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UD

Ward: Central

No comment

Application Number: 24/4323/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed dormer to front elevation to form extended bedroom

Location: 53 Clifford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8QE

Ward: West & Ivy

No comment

Application Number: 24/4312/OUT

Proposal: Outline planning application for a residential development comprising 16 no. affordable apartments with associated works (access to be considered and all other matters reserved)

Location: Land Off Moss Lane, Macclesfield,

Ward: South

Resolved: Object

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

• Soil analysis is showing on the portal stating there is from 0.4m-1m thick peat present
• National England do not support the development of building on peat and so are objecting to the application
• No transport statement
• No EV charging points in the plan
• An increase in the volume of traffic, contributing to an increase in pollution and exacerbating parking issues in the area
• Overdevelopment
• Loss of open space and wildlife habitat
• Overlooking and loss of privacy to neighbouring properties
• An adverse impact on nature conservation
• Landscape scheme is required
• Clarity is needed on the South Macclesfield Development Area in terms of providing green infrastructure and landscaping and the proximity of the Moss Lane development to public footpaths

Application Number: 24/4445/LBC

Proposal: Listed building consent for high level emergency stabilisation works which involved securing stainless steel mesh netting to eleven windows and dressing back stone cills to remove all spalling masonry.

Location: Macclesfield Sunday School, The Heritage Centre Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UT

Ward: Central

MTC Planning Committee support this application. They feel this work is essential to maintain the integrity of the building.

Application Number: 24/4471/FUL

Proposal: Office Extension

Location: AstraZeneca, Off Charter Way, Macclesfield, SK10 2NA

Ward: Hurdsfield

No comment

Application Number: 24/1508M

Proposal: Variation of condition 2 on application 07/1365P to also include the sale of frozen goods (and ancillary items) within the retail unit.

Location: Majestic, 34 – 42 Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6XD

Ward: Central

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check noise levels for local residents and the opening hours.

Application Number: 24/4533/VOC

Proposal: Variation of condition 2 – plans on approval 24/1017M.

Location: Tunnicliffe House, 16 Tunnicliffe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DE

Ward: Tytherington

No comment

Application Number: 24/4491/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed detached garage with rear study.

Location: 104 Moss Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7XH

Ward: South

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check the scale of the development in comparison to the adjacent property

Application Number: 24/4493/LBC

Proposal: Listed building consent to add rubber parking kerbs to the parking area to prevent cars driving into the low wall.

Location: St Michael And All Angels Church Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DY

Ward: Central

No comment

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Cinta

Resolved: The committee approved the above Glow Up Grant application, on the condition that the Macclesfield company is used.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 15^th January 2025 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Time: 19:37

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                            22^nd November 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 December 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 December 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.

 The Macclesfield Town Council Strategy for 2023-27 can be found on the website here:  macclesfield-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Macclesfield-Town-Council-Strategy-2023-2027.pdf. Where appropriate each agenda item is linked to the strategic aims highlighted in light blue.

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 2^nd September 2024

3. Services Committee Minutes 21st Oct 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

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

5. Community Engagement

To receive and note the updated report.

5.2   CVSCE

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

5.2 CVS report

To receive and note the updated report.

6.        Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update

Strategic aim: Town Centre Regeneration

6. Local Service Delivery

To receive and note the updated report.

6.2  Floral Displays

Strategic aim: Environment and Public Realm

To receive and note the updated report.

6.3  Festoons

Strategic aims: Town Centre Regeneration and Environment and Public Realm

To receive and note the updated report.

6.4 Christmas lights

Strategic aim: Public realm

To receive and note the updated report.

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7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7. Leisure and outdoor activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

To receive and note the updated report.

7.2 South Park Pavilion

Strategic aim: South Park Pavilion

To receive and note the updated report.

7.3 Playing Out

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

To receive and note the updated report.

7.4 Allotments

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities, Environment and Public Realm

To receive and note the updated report.

7.5 Street Sports

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

To note the updated report.

7.6 Park Fit

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

To note the updated report

7.7 Fitness for the Future

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities

7.7 Fitness for the Future proposal

Action: To consider the proposal within the report

8.        Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm

8. Street Scene

8.1 Public Art Proposal

Strategic aim: Environment, Public Realm, Heritage and Tourism, Town Centre Regeneration and Healthy Communities

Action: To consider the proposal for public art in the town centre.

To receive and note the updated report.

8.2 Town Ranger

Strategic aim: Environment and Public Realm

To receive and note the attached report.

8.3 01625 Gallery

Strategic aim: Heritage and Tourism

To receive and note the attached report.

8.4 Museum on the Street

Strategic aim: Heritage and Tourism

To receive and note the updated report.

9.        Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

Strategic aim: Town Centre Regeneration and Heritage and Tourism

9.1 Wifi Data

To receive and note the updated report.

9.2 Town Centre Signage

Strategic aim: Town Centre Regeneration and Heritage and Tourism

9.2 Town centre signage

To receive and note the updated report.

9.3 Community Transport Sub Committee

Strategic aim: Community Transport and Active Travel and Healthy Communities

9.3 Community Transport Working Group

To receive and note the updated report.

10.    Council Identity and Communications

Strategic aim: Council and Comms

10. Communications Reports

To receive and note the updated report.

11.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 27^th January 2025 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

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

The Macclesfield Town Council Strategy for 2023-27 can be found on the website here: macclesfield-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Macclesfield-Town-Council-Strategy-2023-2027.pdf. Where appropriate each agenda item is linked to the strategic aims highlight in blue.

In Attendance:
• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Sarah Bennet-Wake
• Cllr Mick Warren
• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone

1. Apologies for Absence

Cllr Fiona Wilson

2. Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

Lee Folkard from Community Sports Trust spoke on agenda item 7.7

The meeting was then resumed.

3. Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 2nd September 2024

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4. Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising.

5. Community

5.1 Community Engagement Update

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
The updates were noted.

5.2 CVSCE

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
The updates were noted.

6. Local Service Delivery

6.1 Events update

Strategic aim: Town Centre Regeneration
The report was noted.

6.2 Floral Displays

Strategic aim: Environment and Public Realm
The report was noted.

6.3 Festoons

Strategic aims: Town Centre Regeneration and Environment and Public Realm
The report was noted.

6.4 Christmas lights

Strategic aim: Public realm
The report was noted.

7. Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
Resolved: The decision about Tytherington play area is to go to Full Council 16th December 2024.

7.2 South Park Pavilion

Strategic aim: South Park Pavilion
The report was noted.

7.3 Playing Out

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
Resolved: To let committee know if schools have engaged on the next report.

7.4 Allotments

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities, Environment and Public Realm
The report was noted.

7.5 Street Sports

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
The report was noted.

7.6 Park Fit

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
The report was noted.

7.7 Fitness for the Future

Strategic aim: Healthy Communities
Resolved: The proposal was approved.

8. Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm

Strategic aim: Environment, Public Realm, Heritage and Tourism, Town Centre Regeneration and Healthy Communities
Resolved: The proposal for public art in the town centre was approved.

8.2 Town Ranger

Strategic aim: Environment and Public Realm
The report was noted.

8.3 01625 Gallery

Strategic aim: Heritage and Tourism
The report was noted.

8.4 Museum on the Street

Strategic aim: Heritage and Tourism
The report was noted.

9. Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

Strategic aim: Town Centre Regeneration and Heritage and Tourism
The report was noted.

9.2 Town Centre Signage

Strategic aim: Town Centre Regeneration and Heritage and Tourism
The report was noted.

9.3 Community Transport Sub Committee

Strategic aim: Community Transport and Active Travel and Healthy Communities
The report was noted.

10. Council Identity and Communications

Strategic aim: Council and Comms
The report was noted.

11. Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 27th January 2025 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Chris Wilcock
Clerk: Laura Smith
Meeting closed 8.24pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

7^th November 2024

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

You are hereby summoned to attend

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

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

13^th November 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 November 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 12/11/24. 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 12/11/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 9^th October 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 Number: 24/4235/HOUS

Proposal: Erection of single storey side and rear extension

Location: 26 Northgate Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3AE

Comments due back by: 22^nd November

Ward: Tytherington

Application Number: 24/3588M

Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension

Location: 16 Carnoustie Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2TB

Comments due back by: 27^th November

Ward: Tytherington

Application Number: 23/3198M

Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension and retrospective wrap around rear/side patio, with associated works.

Location: 14 Thornton Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7UG

Comments due back by: 29^th November

Ward: South

Application Number: 24/4331/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

Location: 20 Ivy Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8QB

Comments due back by: 28^th November

Ward: West & Ivy

Amended Plans

Listed Building Consent

Application Number: 24/4115/LBC

Proposal: External repair works that have been identified are as a result of the Oakleaf report carried out in June 2024.

Location: Wetherspoons, The Society Rooms Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7WH

Comments due back by: 26^th November

Ward: Central

Variation of conditions

Appeal

Site Address: Land at 88-90 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6DU

Alleged breach: Without planning permission, the erection of ducting and fixings to the rear of the building.

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Henbury Travel

Action: To decide upon the application from Henbury Travel.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

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

Agenda Item 7- Application From- Henbury Travel

Agenda Item 7- Window Painting- Quote 1- Henbury Travel

Agenda Item 7- Window Vinyls- Quote 2- Henbury Travel

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 13^th November 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In attendance

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr Sam Hale

1.     Apologies for Absence

Cllr James Barber

2.     Declarations of Interest

No declaration of interest

3.     Public Participation

There was no public participation

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 9^th October 2024

Resolved: The draft 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

Application Number: 24/4235/HOUS

Proposal: Erection of single storey side and rear extension

Location: 26 Northgate Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3AE

Comments due back by: 22^nd November

Ward: Tytherington

No comment

Application Number: 24/3588M

Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension

Location: 16 Carnoustie Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2TB

Comments due back by: 27^th November

Ward: Tytherington

No comment

Application Number: 23/3198M

Proposal: Proposed single storey side extension and retrospective wrap around rear/side patio, with associated works.

Location: 14 Thornton Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7UG

Comments due back by: 29^th November

Ward: South

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU12 Amenity, relating to

1. Loss of privacy
2. Loss of sunlight and daylight

Application Number: 24/4331/HOUS

Proposal: Proposed 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

Location: 20 Ivy Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8QB

Comments due back by: 28^th November

Ward: West & Ivy

No comment

Amended Plans

MTC Planning Committee feel this is overdevelopment and reiterate the comments made previously:

MTC planning committee ask the planning officer to check comments made by neighbours at 265 Park Lane 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

Listed Building Consent

No comment

Application Number: 24/4115/LBC

Proposal: External repair works that have been identified are as a result of the Oakleaf report carried out in June 2024.

Location: Wetherspoons, The Society Rooms Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7WH

Comments due back by: 26^th November

Ward: Central

MTC Planning Committee ask the planning officer to check that the materials to be used are in keeping with the original as per Cheshire East Local Plan policy HOU 11.

Variation of conditions

No comment

Appeal

Site Address: Land at 88-90 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6DU

Alleged breach: Without planning permission, the erection of ducting and fixings to the rear of the building.

While Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee are always keen to encourage new businesses within the town centre, it is their duty to preserve and protect the conservation area. MTC Planning Committee encourage the business owner to seek an alternative solution.

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Henbury Travel

Resolved: The planning committee approved the application from Henbury Travel, for 2 x 2024 art work, 11x 2025 art work with Victoria Art Studio.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

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

Chair: Cllr Mike Hutchison

Clerk: Nicola Mellor

Time: 19:48

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

1^st November 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

11^th November 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 11^th November 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 7^th November 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

5.2  Cheshire Without Abuse £680

5.2 CWA Grant Application

5.3  P3 Charity £245

5.3 P3 Charity Grant Application

5.4  Puss Bank School £122.40

5.4 Puss Bank School Grant Application

5.5  Tuesday Group £1800

5.5 Tuesday Group Grant Application

Total Amount requested: £4847.40

Action: To consider the above grant applications

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6             Grant Updates

6.1  Child Safety Media

6.1 Child Safety Media Grant Feedback

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

6.5  St Peters Church

6.5 St Peter’s Church grant feedback

6.6  Moss Rose Scouts

6.6 Moss Rose scouts grant feedback

6.7  MS CAS

6.7 MS CAS Grant feedback form

6.8  Cr8

6.8 Cre8 Grant feedback form – interim

To note the reports

7             Budget 2025/26

7. Budget 2024 25

Action: To approve the budget for Full Council 16^th December 2024.

8             Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 3^rd March 2025 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Finance Committee

Minutes

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

In Attendance:

• Cllr Ruth Thompson
• Cllr Alift Harewood
• Cllr Mike Hutchison
• Cllr Chris Wilcock

1       Apologies for Absence

• Cllr Bennett-Wake
• Cllr Emma Gilman

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr Wilcock declared a non-pecuniary interest in 5.1 as he was involved with CORE in lockdown.

Public Questions

There were no public speakers (apart from grant applicants as agenda item 5.

With regard to agenda item 5.1 Cllr Gilman sent the following questions, these were read out by the Clerk:

Are you a food bank or a reduce food waste group? In my experience, you charge £3.50 for people to come along and select 15 items from your ‘pantry’.

Anyone can access your service, as long as they have registered. There is no referral process, it is open to all. This is a positive thing and I am in support of reducing food waste.

However, your grant request mentions purchasing top up food. If you are looking to reduce food waste, why would you purchase more food?

As you are not limited to ‘referred’ families and anyone (regardless of financial situations) is able to access your service, are you not running the risk of paying money to buy food which you are then making available to users to purchase at a massively subsidised rate, when in fact they could have afforded to buy it at full price? I am unable to agree to a grant that uses public money to purchase top up food, which will potentially be ‘bought’ by those that have no financial need for this.

The reply was that they buy tinned, from a company called Banquet, for a reduced price as they buy in bulk. There is no referral process, apart from they must live on the estate.

Michaela East attended from CWA on agenda item 5.2. Cllr Hutchison asked about capacity and Michaela said the group is at full capacity. Cllr Harewood asked if people who attend don’t come back? Michaela said that, they have many success stories and it varies as people attend as many sessions as they need.

Lauren attended from P3, on agenda item 5.3. Cllr Hutchison asked about capacity. Lauren said there are 13 at the moment and the funding had some spare equipment built in. Cllr Harewood asked where the young people lived and Lauren explained that they stayed in P3 flats supported living.

Cllr Hutchison spoke on 5.4 in favour of this project due to the decline in access to dentist treatment. Cllr Harewood asked why there was no parent input.

Mick Warren attended on item 5.5. Cllr Hutchison asked about the reserves and Mick said that will be used for materials to make hats for newborns and goods to donate to East Cheshire Hospice.

3   Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 15^th July 2024

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4      Updates from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no actions.

5             Grant Applications

5.1  Upton Youth and Community Project £2000

Resolved: The grant of £2000 was approved.

5.2  Cheshire Without Abuse £680

Resolved: The grant for £680 was approved.

5.3  P3 Charity £245

Resolved: The grant of £245 was approved.

5.4  Puss Bank School £122.40

Resolved: The grant of £122.40 was approved.

5.5  Tuesday Group £1800

Resolved: The grant of £1800 was approved.

6             Grant Updates

6.1  Child Safety Media

6.2  MS Society

6.3  Space 4 Autism

6.4   ROAR

6.5  St Peters Church

6.6  Moss Rose Scouts

6.7  MS CAS

6.8  Cr8

The reports were noted.

7             Budget 2025/26

Resolved: The budget was approved for Full Council on 16^th December 2024 with the following amendments:

• To increase Remembrance budget to £12000 to include the potential for a big screen at the Cenotaph, if this is possible.
• To include £2700 for footfall data.

8             Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 7pm on 3^rd March 2025 at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Ruth Thompson

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting Closed: 7.55pm

Macclesfield Town Council Full Council

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

21st October 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

28^th October 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 on 28^th October 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 24^th October 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 24th October 2024.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 9^th September 2024

3. MInutes Full Council 09 09 24

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 28^th August 2024

5.1 MTC PC Minutes 28th August 2024

To note the minutes above.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

6       Services Committee

6.1      Services Committee Minutes 2^nd September 2024

6.1 Services Committee Minutes 2nd Sep 2024

To note the minutes above.

6.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

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       Governance Review

8.1      Communications and Community Engagement Strategy

8.1 Communications and Community Engagement Strategy

8.2      Banners, Aboard and Signage Policy

8.2 Banners, A-Boards and Signage Policy

Action: To review the above policies.

8.3      Banking for Current Account Proposal

8.3. Review of Current Banking Account

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

9       South Park Pavilion Update Report for Council

9. South Park Pavilion

To note the updated report.

10   Contracts

10. Contracts

Action: To consider the 2 proposals in the attached report.

11   Finance Reports

As the last Finance Committee meeting was cancelled, the reports have been put on Full Council for transparency. Reports to be noted are to the end of September 2024.

11.1   Income and Expenditure

11.1 Detailed Income & Expenditure

11.2   Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

11.2 Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

11.3   Detailed Balance Sheet

11. 3 Detailed Balance Sheet

12   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 16^th December 2024 at the Town Hall.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on the on 28^th October 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr James Barber

Cllr Alift Harewood-Jones

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Ruth Thompson

Cllr Mick Warren

Cllr Chris Wilcock

Cllr Fiona Wilson

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake,

Cllr David Edwardes

Cllr Emma Gilman

Cllr Sam Hale

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr James Barber declared a non – pecuniary interest in agenda item 7.4 Silk Museum as he is a co-opted member of their board and item 10 as a co-opted member of CVSCE board.

Public Questions

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

There were no public speakers (aside from the speakers under Item 7).

The meeting was then reconvened.

3       Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 9^th September 2024

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved:

Cllr Wilson updated on the action to set up a meeting with CEC and MHA action regarding car parking. She did request a meeting, but this was politely declined.

Cllr Hutchison asked if the Clerk had the feedback from MHA with regard to their car park survey. The Clerk will request this.

5       Planning Committee

5.1      Planning Committee Minutes 28^th August 2024

The minutes were noted.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

6       Services Committee

6.1      Services Committee Minutes 2^nd September 2024

The minutes were noted.

6.2      Matters arising from the Minutes

There were no matters arising.

7       Community Delivery

7.1      Local Police Unit

Inspector Nick Rogers attended in place of Chief Inspector O’Driscoll.

He said overall, the crime data Macclesfield for the  LPU (includes Disley Knutsford) for last year showed 9944 crimes recorded, out of those prosecuted just under 2000 people, a strong figure. Recorded crimes for this year is7767 so will be a little bit lower- but prosecution rate remains the same.

Over summer burglaries are more prominent 115 last year and detection rate of 12%. As there was a spike last year, they put things in place and have 88 this year, a 23% decrease, which is excellent.

There was a knife crime operation where 652 people walked through the knife ark, 6 people were stopped and searched, no knives were found. This will happen again before Christmas.

Also, drugs dogs have been used at the train station and 40 people stopped, with 3 arrested and charged. Again, another day planned before Christmas.

Next, he said Operation Treacle starts for 2 weeks covering Halloween and Bonfire night and there will be more patrols etc.

The Public Space Protection Order is in place in the town centre and Officers are working with CEC Enforcement to put another one in place when this runs out next year.

The Mayor thanked the LPU as there has been less ASB in the town centre.

Cllr Willson raised parking at the football club, which has been a big ongoing issue. A meeting has taken place and Inspector Haque attended. A number of steps are being worked on by the police, club and Councillors but it still remains an issue.

Cllr Wilson passed on her thanks to Inspector Haque.

Cllr Wilcock highlighted the irresponsible parking at the cricket club on bonfire night, could this be raised as part of Operation Treacle. Inspector Rogers said he would feed this back.

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7.2      CAB

Will McKellar attended and reported on data within the council report. 853 clients were seen over the past 3 months, and the number of issues presenting was 1082. £475000 was brought in for residents in income maximization.

A pension credit session was set up with the Town Council at the Town Hall, and the CAB were able to give information to residents, with some attendees entitled to pension credit which they did not know and have now applied. They have followed up with other sessions in their own offices.

Will said the means tested benefits are the most underclaimed and so they must keep working to ensure people are aware of what they can be entitled to and to help them claim.

CAB also deliver other specialist services, including a family service which has just received funding from the National Lottery to aid struggling families plus they will be offering a session at the Core pantry to aid people who use this food support service.

Domestic fuel support continues to be in high demand and expected to increase over the winter months.

Cllr Hutchinson asked about case study 3 in the report, asking if it is difficult to mean test people for benefits? Will answered that in its most basic form it is straightforward, however as most benefits are modular, health etc. can come into it making it more complex.

7.3      CCTV

Jim Sharp, Operational Manager of CEC CCTV, attended. He updated that the switch from analogue to digital cameras was almost complete with only 4 more cameras needing switched on the outskirts of town.

Cllr Wilson asked about the incident at the underpass, near the Travel Lodge, and that she believed the perpetrators had been caught. Jim confirmed this and said that there was cameras at the underpass, and they were able to track the offenders and contact the police to get them arrested. He also said that week they had also been able to track down a vulnerable missing young lady using the camera network.

Cllr Livingstone said that the Council to spend a significant amount on contributing to CCTV and therefore expected a written report for Council meetings with statistics and case studies.

Resolved: The clerk will contact CCTV Manager to ensure they have the date of Full Council and can provide a written report.

7.4      Silk Museum

Emma Anderson updated that they are just about to embark on a capital program, with Cumberbirch, a local company. They are hoping there will not be too much disruption and are not planning to close the museum. Funding has come from a number of places and will offer a new open archive allowing people to engage as they never have before. Hopefully it will launch in spring.

The Macclesfield Football Exhibition has begun, and it is going very well, the launch was fantastic. They are also working on Woman’s Line and are looking to put together funding applications to extend this work.

Regarding income generation, the current financial situation is better than expected, and Paradise Mill admissions are very pleasing. Emma also thanked the Town Council for the contactless giving post to encourage donations.

Cllr Hutchison, asked about the football exhibit, and the number of people attending was not quite as high as anticipated. He said as a coopted member of the Silkmen Supporters Club, could the club announce and share information about the exhibition.  Emma agreed and said she will contact the club. Emma said the stories of the fans were of most interest and they need to find a way to capture these stories and share them.

Cllr Harewood asked if the football exhibition would be permanent, and Emma said they envisaged it to be permanent, however they want to develop it.

Cllr Wilson added that the launch of ‘When football came to Macclesfield’ was a fabulous evening, and she agreed that the stories told by the speakers were very emotional and that the Silkman supporters club would be perfect for telling their stories.

Cllr Livingston commended them on connecting history to the people and he attended the ‘People of Paradise Mill’ and declared the History Hunters amazing.

8       Governance Review

8.1      Communications and Community Engagement Strategy

8.2      Banners, Aboard and Signage Policy

Resolved: The above polices were approved.

8.3      Banking for Current Account Proposal

Resolved: The proposal in the report was approved.

9       South Park Pavilion Update Report for Council

To note the updated report.

10   Contracts

Resolved: The proposals in the report were approved as follows:

• The floral contract will be extended to ANSA for one year for the same price.
• The CVSCE contract will be renewed for 3 years for £12,000 per year.

11   Finance Reports

The following reports were noted:

11.1   Income and Expenditure

11.2   Bank Reconciliation and Receipts and Payments

11.3   Detailed Balance Sheet

12   Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Full Council will be held on 16^th December 2024 at the Town Hall.

Chair: Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Clerk: Laura Smith

Meeting Closed 8.05pm

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

                                                                                                            11^th October 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

21^st October 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 21^st October 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 17^th October 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 17^th October.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 2^nd September 2024

3. Services Committee Minutes 2nd Sep 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

5. 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)

6. Local Service Delivery

To receive and note the updated report.

6.1a Macclesfield in May Proposal

6.1a Macclesfield in May

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

6.1b Macc Pow Proposal

6.1b Macc Pow Proposal

Action: To consider the proposal in the report.

6.2  Floral Displays

To receive and note the updated report.

6.3  Festoons

6.3 Festoon and bench energy costs

Action: To consider the proposal in the report

6.4 Christmas lights

To receive and note the updated report

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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

  8. Street Scene

8. Street Scene

8.1 Public Realm

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 Museum on the Street     

To receive and note the updated report.

9. Town Centre Re-generation

9.1 Town Centre Free Wi-Fi Data

9.1 Wifi 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. Budget 2024/25

11. Budget 25-26

Action: To review the budget and approve for Full Council.

12.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 2^nd December 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on the 21^st October at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In Attendance:

• Cllr Chris Wilcock
• Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake
• Cllr James Barber
• Cllr Sandy Livingstone

1.        Apologies for Absence

• Cllr Wilson
• Cllr Warren

2.        Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Public Questions

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

There were no public questions.

The meeting was then reconvened.

3.        Minutes of the Services Committee Meeting held 2^nd September 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)

The report was noted.

6.1a Macclesfield in May Proposal

Resolved: The proposal was approved for £4000.

6.1b Macc Pow Proposal

Resolved: The proposal was approved for £4000 on the provision that a breakdown of costs are provided with reports on footfall and then case studies of the impact of the event on local businesses that help host the event.

6.2  Floral Displays

The report was noted.

6.3  Festoons

Resolved: The proposal was approved to maintain the Macc on Foot project for 7 years.

6.4 Christmas lights

The report was noted.

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7.        Leisure and Outdoor Activities

7.1 Parks and Play Areas

The report was noted.

Resolved: £60,000 budget approved for Tytherington ward play area.

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.

  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. Budget 2024/25

Resolved: The budget was approved for Full Council.

12.    Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Services Committee will be held on 2^nd December 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Macclesfield Town Council Notice of Meeting

3^rd October 2024

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

You are hereby summoned to attend

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

Macclesfield Town Hall

on

9^th October 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 9^th October 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 08/10/24. 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 08/10/24.

4.     Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 28^th August 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

Amended Plans

Variation of conditions

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Déjà vu

Action: To decide upon the application from Déjà Vu.

7.2 Dolly Daydream Cakery

Action: To decide upon the application from Dolly Daydream Cakery.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 6^th November 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

Agenda Item 7- Glow Up Grants report

Agenda Item 7.1- Deja Vu Application and Declaration Form

Agenda Item 7.1- Deja Vu Painting Quotes

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Application form

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Declaration form

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Quote 1- Central Glass

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Quote 1- Tunnicliffe Signs

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Quote 2- Montrose Glass

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Quote 2- Tunnicliffe Signs

Agenda Item 7.2- Dolly Daydream Cakery- Quote 2- UK Sign Shop

Macclesfield Town Council Planning Committee Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 9^th October 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

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 28^th August 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 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 objection

No objection

No objection

No objection

Resolved: Object

 MTC planning committee are objecting to the above application on the basis of access. They ask the planning officer to check the following Cheshire East Local Plan policies are adhered to:

HOU 12- Amenity- 5. …access, parking,

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

No objection

No objection

No objection

No objection

Resolved: Object

MTC planning committee have previously objected to this application, and are objecting again 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

No objection

No objection

No objection

Prior Approval

No objection

Amended Plans

No objection

Variation of conditions

No objection

No objection

7.     Glow up Grants

7.1 Déjà vu

This application was approved by the Planning Committee.

7.2 Dolly Daydream Cakery

The signage element of this application was approved by the Planning Committee.  The planning committee declined to approve the replacement of the window.

8.     Date/Time and Place of Next Meeting

The next Planning Committee meeting will take place on 13^th November 2024 at 7pm, at Macclesfield Town Hall.

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 Full Council

The minutes of the meeting held on the on 9^th September 2024 at 7pm at Macclesfield Town Hall.

In attendance:

Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake

Cllr David Edwardes

Cllr Emma Gilman

Cllr Sam Hale

Cllr Alift Harewood

Cllr Ruth Thompson

Cllr Chris Wilcock

Cllr Fiona Wilson

1       Apologies for Absence

Cllr James Barber

Cllr Mike Hutchison

Cllr Mick Warren

2       Declarations of Interest

Cllr Bennett-Wake declared a non pecuniary interest in Item 7.2 as a Trustee of the CAB.

Cllr Hale declared a non pecuniary interest in item 6.2 as he has worked on an ethical committee including Co-op bank.

All Cllrs declared a non- pecuniary interest in item 6.2 as they are all customers of one of the banks within the report.

Public Questions

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

Andy and Becky Thomspon spoke on behalf of Macc Hospitality Action, a group set up during the pandemic to support the hospitality sector with regard to the current proposals from CEC in relation to parking charges.They are expanding the offer of support to all hospitality operators, retailers and service providers within our town centre and have been in touch with a lot of Town Centre Stakeholders that will be affected by the introduction of parking charges and the feeling is that this will have a huge impact on business, footfall, and a lust for folks to come in to an already struggling town centre.

They gave examples of this:

• St Michael’s Church where congregation are likely to now have to pay to pray, which surely doe does not sit well with anyone.
• Staff working in shops or outlets now being forced to pay to park whilst working a Sunday or evening shift.
• The impact to residents where people will simply park on side streets rather than pay for parking.

They said they do understand that CEC need to recover some of the deficit of 100m. They asked for a joined up approach to influence the outcome of the consultation and would like  a face to face meeting with CEC

They have alternative suggestions e.g a single charge for Sundays/Evenings at £1 all day and all evening as they believe this would be more palatable for the visitors to the town and potentially more profitable for CEC than an outrageous charge for all day parking which will drive people to simply not pay for parking and not visit. Andy also explained they have currently got an online poll which is live to ascertain what people would be comfortable paying, or not, with around 250 registrations so. This data will be collected 1^st October.

Councillors had an extensive discussion about the car parking and the points made are under Iten 11 below.

The meeting was then reconvened.

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

Resolved: The minutes were approved.

4       Matters Arising from the Minutes

Resolved: There were no matters arising.

5       Planning Committee

5.1      Planning Committee Minutes 24^th July 2024

The minutes were noted.

5.2      Matters arising from the Minutes.

There were no matters arising.

6       Governance Review

6.1      Environment and Sustainability Policy

Resolved: The above policy was approved.

6.2      Review of Business Current Account

Resolved:  The proposal to move the business account to the Co-op bank was approved.

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7       Community Delivery

7.1      Local Police Unit

Chief Inspector Sarah O’Driscoll attended to brief the Council.

Since the last meeting the CI has ensured newsletters and updates have been sent to Councillors and she has received some direct messages which she has been able to help with. Hopefully this means communication is much better. She updated that the meeting with the football club concerning parking has been cancelled but that the police would have a presence on Tuesday and Saturday to aid the parking situation.

Summer has been difficult for the LPU, as although Macclesfield were not affected by the riots, the police had to be ready to deploy staff to other areas. This means there is some backlog.

There have been 2 breeches of the CVO’s for the town centre, And the CI named the individuals, one is back in remand.

There is a new Schools Officer to help educate children about crime online, working with parents. They also continue to have young people on their Scrutiny panel.

Cllr Wilcock asked if knives being ordered online from aboard and entering the country was an issue. CI O’Driscoll replied that border control would confiscate any suspected knives and contact the LPU, who could investigate. The CI ensured that knife crime was low in Macclesfield and anyone carrying a knife will be arrested immediately.

Cllr Wilson, thanked CI O’Driscoll as the newsletter was very useful for residents and also thanked her for the police presence at the football club on the Tuesday and the Saturday. She also welcome a reconvened meeting with the club as parking is causing many issues for local residents in South ward.

Cllr Edwardes asked if the newsletter could have the outcome rates. The CI replied that she can get that data depending on what crime so to email her directly.

Cllr Harwood asked if there had been any issues with attacked on homeless people and the CI confirmed there had not.

Cllr Livingstone thanked CI O’Driscoll for her time and for the useful information.

7.2      CAB

Will McKellor, CEO of the CAB attended to brief the Council.

Will said the figures are steady and similar to his last report, although he did say that the amount of debt enquires were lower dur to their Debt Advisor leaving and them recruiting and training a new one. He also highlighted that the cost and need of interpretation services has increased over the last few years from £37 annually in 2019 to reaching £816 so far this year.

Cllr Bennett-Wake asked about pension credit, as there are approx. 880,000 people who could be eligible for it, have they seen a rise in those claiming.  Will said there had been no increased take up, however they can assist with it and they do promote it. Cllr Bennett-Wake proceeded to give the number for those who may be eligible – 0800 997234.

Cllr Livingstone thanked Will and the CAB for all the work they do.

7.3      CCTV

CCTV did not attend the meeting.

Resolved: The Mayor and the Clerk will formally write to CCTV, explaining that as a funder of the service that the Council expects much improved communication, reports and attendance at Full Council meetings.

7.4      Silk Museum

The report was noted.

8       South Park Pavilion Update Report for Council

Resolved: The budget for a Hospitality Consultant was approved.

9       Parks Funding

Resolved: In principle funding is approved for Tytherington. Cllr Edwardes, Cllr Gilman and the Clerk are looking at possible other equipment suppliers and will come back to the next Full Council meeting or Services Committee meeting with clear costings so a funding decision amount can be made.

10   Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2023/24

The conclusion of the audit was noted.

11   Car Parks

This item was taken in the public speaking section.

Resolved:

• Macclesfield Town Council to inform CEC they are disappointed that this is a statutory, not full publlic consultation.
• Macclesfield Town Council do wish to support the Hospitality and Retail Sector of the town.
• The Councillors should respond individually
• The Clerk will provide footfall figures for Sundays to give an idea of how much the carparks would be used at Treacle Market.
• Cllr Wilson will try to facilitate a meeting with MHA and CEC.

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.

Chair: Cllr Sandy Livingstone

Clerk Laura Smith

Meeting closed: 8:27pm

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 Minutes

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

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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.

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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.