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Election of Chairman Minutes: Councillor Gambba-Jones was elected as Chairman of the Spalding Town Forum for the period 2021-23.
The Chairman and the Forum offered condolences on behalf of the district to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore following the announcement of his death. |
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To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 30 September 2020 (copy enclosed). Minutes: Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 30 September 2020.
AGREED:
That the minutes be signed as a correct record. |
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Declaration of Interests. Where a Councillor has a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest the Councillor must declare the interest to the meeting and leave the meeting without participating in any discussion or making a statement on the item, except where a Councillor is permitted to remain as a result of a grant of dispensation. Minutes: There were none. |
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Matters arising from the last minutes. Minutes: Members of the Forum asked for an update regarding minute 45 from the previous meeting.
Cllr Drury responded by advising the Forum that he had been in contact with Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership and had also sent an email to Councillor Davies. Due to the current restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, consideration was still being given to whether a road safety audit would take place, and as a result, a date had not yet been set.
Members also enquired about an update requested from the Communities Manager at minute item 44, regarding the town’s Christmas decorations. The Place Manager informed the Forum that the Communities Manager would provide a response to Councillor Newton and the Chairman. |
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Draft Budget 2021/22 and Quarter 3 2020/21 Outturn for Spalding Special Expenses To consider the Spalding Special Expenses Draft Budget 2021/22 and report the Forecast Outturn for Quarter 3 2020/21 (report of the Executive Director Commercialisation (S151 Officer) enclosed). Minutes: Consideration was given to the report of the Executive Director Commercialisation (S151) which provided information on the Spalding Special Expenses Draft Budget 2021/22 and report the Forecast Outturn for Quarter 3 2020/21.
The following issues were raised:
Members enquired where responsibility laid in relation to the upkeep of the war memorials. The Place Manager informed the Forum that the funds for the upkeep of the war memorials was in the general ... view the full minutes text for item 52. |
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Spalding Town Improvement Plan - Update To provide a verbal update regarding the Spalding Town Improvement Plan works. Minutes: The Forum received a presentation from the Town Centre Improvement Co-ordinator regarding the Spalding Town Improvement Plan works.
The Town Centre Improvement Co-ordinator shared that, after the last Town Forum meeting in September 2020, restrictions had eased, and the Communities Team had been able to organise a scaled down version of the Pumpkin Parade. Further plans, which were due to take place had to be postponed due to further lockdowns.
Members were informed that the focus was still on the development of a two stage programme of short to medium term projects with the focus on getting the basics right, and medium to long term ideas and projects with the intention to deliver longer term change.
Some of the initial projects which had been undertaken were:
The Portfolio Holder for Commercialisation and Growth informed the Forum that one of the key areas that the Town Centre Improvement Team were looking at was supporting current business owners in Spalding with recovery post lockdown once they were able to re-open.
The following issues were raised:
Members expressed appreciation for the Wombles who were working to assist in keeping Spalding tidy. Members agreed that the community effort by residents demonstrated community spirit during a difficult time. |
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Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent NOTE: No other business is permitted unless by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified in the minutes, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency. Minutes: There were none. |