Agenda and draft minutes

Coalville Special Expenses Working Party - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm

Venue: Abbey Room, Stenson House, London Road, Coalville, LE67 3FN

Contact: Democratic Services 01530 454512

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Items
No.	Item
9.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor C Beck.
10.	Declarations of Interest Under the Code of Conduct members are reminded that in declaring interests you should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest, registerable interest or other interest. Minutes: Councillor M Wyatt declared a registrable interest as the owner of two businesses within the town.
11.	Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 186 KB To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2024 Minutes: Consideration was given to the meeting held on 8 October 2024. It was moved by Councillor J Legrys, seconded by Councillor M Burke, and RESOLVED THAT: The minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2024 be approved as an accurate record of proceedings.
12.	2024/25 Events Update PDF 1 MB View the background to item 12. The report of the Head of Property and Regeneration Additional documents: Christmas in Coalville 2024 , item 12. PDF 5 MB Minutes: The Head of Property and Economic Regeneration presented the report. The Committee thanked Officers for the delivery of Christmas in Coalville, with particular reference to the staff working at the indoor market and the Economic Regeneration and Development Team Manager. The Chairman said that he had received wide public support for the new type of Christmas trees and praise for the Christmas lights too. It was agreed that the specific costs of staffing annually for the different events would be provided by the Head of Finance. The Principle Economic Development Officer suggested that particular thanks must also be offered to one of the Officer’s in the Economic Regeneration Team, Anna Mansfield, who had been the lead officer for Christmas in Coalville. The Chairman thanked Members for their comments.
13.	2024/25 Capital Projects Update PDF 204 KB View the background to item 13. The report of the Leisure Services Team Manager Additional documents: Appendix A , item 13. PDF 345 KB Minutes: The Leisure Services Team Manager presented the report. Members requested new trees to be planted at sites at Glen Way in Bardon Ward and Greenhill Play Field in Greenhill Ward. The Leisure Services Team Manager confirmed that they would be provided in consultation with the Ward Members. In response to a Member, it was confirmed that Council would have responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and any liabilities associated at site where new trees were planted. A discussion was had about relocating bins from children’s play areas, in consultation with the Leisure Services Team Manager and the Chairman, subject to additional finances being allocated for this in future budgets or reserves being used to do so. Members considered moving a recommendation to Cabinet to this effect. It was moved by Councillor J Geary, seconded by Councillor M Burke and RECOMMENDED THAT: Reserves of up to £1,000 be used to relocate two litter bins that are currently positioned within children’s play areas, to outside the play areas.
14.	Draft 2025/26 Coalville Special Expenses Working Party Budget PDF 694 KB View the background to item 14. The report of the Head of Finance Additional documents: Enc. 1 for Draft 2025/26 Coalville Special Expenses Working Party Budget , item 14. PDF 357 KB Enc. 2 for Draft 2025/26 Coalville Special Expenses Working Party Budget , item 14. PDF 352 KB Enc. 3 for Draft 2025/26 Coalville Special Expenses Working Party Budget , item 14. PDF 371 KB Minutes: The Head of Finance presented the report. No comments were received.