FC281026/15 - Operations & Development Committee - October 2026 - Confidential

This was a decision taken on 28/10/2026 by Full Council numbered WTCM977.

Status: In progress

Vote Type: Standard
Proposer: Cllr Morag Bailey
Seconder: Cllr Alison Davies

Decision:

The confidential minutes and recommendations of the Operations & Development Committee held in October 2026 were presented and considered.

The recommendation relating to the renewal of the Football Club's licence was considered and approved.

The recommendation concerning the direct maintenance of the bowling greens was considered and approved.

Members then considered the Committee's recommendation relating to the proposed lease and financial arrangements with the Bowling Club. Following discussion, members expressed differing views on the proposed arrangements and the basis upon which the recommendation had been made.

The Committee's recommendation was not approved, with 1 vote in favour and 7 against.

Alternative arrangements were considered, with members agreeing that further negotiations should take place to establish a suitable agreement between the Council and the Bowling Club.

The Council considered the Committee's recommendation to defer further consideration of the proposed community asset transfer.

Members discussed the proposal and the wider implications of taking on responsibility for additional land.

The Committee's recommendation was not approved, with 0 votes in favour, 6 against and 1 abstention.

An alternative proposal was considered.

RESOLVED
To authorise the Town Clerk to continue negotiations with Welshpool Bowling Club regarding the maintenance arrangements, on the basis of Options 1 and 3 outlined in the report, with a preference for Option 3, and with any financial contribution not exceeding £4,000 per annum.

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