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Policy & Resources Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026

6:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Location

Shire House Suite, Mount Folly Square, Bodmin PL31 2DQ

Chair
Cllr J P Cooper
Explanation

NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of Policy & Resources Committee which you are summoned to attend.
Policy & Resources Committee Members: -
Cllr J P Cooper (Chair); Cllr H Blacklaw (Vice Chair); Cllr E Ahearn (Ex Officio); Cllr K J Phillips (Community Services Chair); Cllr P L G Skea (Planning Chair); Cllr J Renals (Estates Chair); Cllr J Bassett; Cllr A Coppin and Cllr C Daniels.


Yours faithfully




Amanda Bright PSLCC
Town Clerk
Local Government Act 1972

Agenda documents

Agenda items

  1. PR.2026.001

  2. PR.2026.002

    LGA 1972, Sch 12, para 40

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED not to accept the the apologies received. The motion was carried with seven votes in favour and two against.

  3. PR.2026.003

    Standing Order 53 Localism Act 2011, S29 to 34
    • Members to declare interests in respect of any item on the agenda
    • To consider written requests from Members for dispensations. These must be submitted to the Proper Officer in advance of the meeting date.

  4. PR.2026.004

    An opportunity for residents to make representations to Council or ask questions of Council or councillors. 
    (Note: a maximum of 15 minutes will be allocated for this session and there will be a time constraint of 5 minutes per speaker). 
    LGA 1972, ss100 and 102, Public Bodies (Admissions to meetings Act) 1960.

  5. PR.2026.005

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED that the committee meetings schedule be shared with the Cornwall Council representatives for Bodmin, along with formal invitations to attend the Full Council meetings.

  6. PR.2026.006
    To resolve to note correspondence received
  7. PR.2026.007

    LGA 1972, Sch 12, para 41(3), LG (Miscellaneous Provisions)1976, s41

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Policy & Resources Committee meeting held on 18 December 2025 be accepted as a true and accurate record. There were two abstentions.

  8. PR.2026.008

    Action 1208 - report will be ready for P&R 19/03/2026

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED that Action 1124 is removed and replaced with an action that Bodmin Town Council seek to register the Keep as an Asset of Community Value with Cornwall Council.


    It was RESOLVED to note the list of actions from the previous minutes.

  9. PR.2026.009

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to send an invitation to the Police Inspector to arrange for a police officer or PCSO to attend the Full Council meetings.


    It was RESOLVED to note reports, updates, and information from Bodmin Town Council representatives on Outside Bodies and the Town Team.

  10. PR.2026.010

    a) Summary of Accounts (Actual v Budget)
    b) Summary of Accounts (Staffing)

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note a) Summary of Accounts (Actual v Budget).


    It was RESOLVED to note b) Summary of Accounts (Staffing).

  11. PR.2026.011

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note the Standing Committees Expenditure report.

  12. PR.2026.012

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note the External Bodies and Grants Expenditure report.

  13. PR.2026.013

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to pay the Schedule of Payments for January 2026. One abstention from Cllr E Ahearn.

  14. PR.2026.014
    To consider and resolve upon Virements
  15. PR.2026.015

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to note the Risk Management update, risks scoring 11+.

  16. PR.2026.016

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to retain the existing structure of the Policy and Resources Sub-committees and Working Parties.


    It was RESOLVED to move Item PR.2025.017 - renewal of ten parking permits for use by volunteers of Bodmin Town Football Club (PR.2024.174) - to the Confidential section.

  17. PR.2026.018

    To consider passing the following Resolution in respect of the items listed below:
    “That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting in accordance with Section 1 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of confidential and exempt information”.


    PR.2026.019 To consider and resolve upon the accuracy of the confidential minutes of the Policy & Resources meeting held 18/12/2025
    PR.2026.020 To resolve to note the list of confidential actions from previous minutes
    PR.2026.021 To consider and resolve upon the Aged Debtors update
    PR.2026.022 To receive an update on legal matters and reports from the Senior Leadership Team and to consider and resolve upon actions, if appropriate: a) Matter Tracker for active legal instructions and cost forecast; b) Narisa Hall; c) Neighbourhood Plan
    PR.2026.023 To receive an update on staffing matters from the Senior Leadership Team and Staffing Panel and to consider and resolve upon actions, if appropriate
    PR.2026.024 To resolve to note the update on Hot Spot Policing (PR.2025.147)
    PR.2026.025 To consider and resolve upon recommendations from the Organisational Alignment Working Party

    Decision

    It was RESOLVED to move PR.2026.024 - Hot Spot Policing (PR.2025.147) to the top of the Confidential section after PR.2025.017.


    It was RESOLVED to vote the non-committee members to remain in attendance for the Confidential section.


    It was RESOLVED to move into the Confidential section.