Welshpool Town CouncilFinance & Governance Committee
Wednesday 20/05/2026 at 6:30pm in Council Chamber, Welshpool Town Hall.
Agenda Agenda & Reports Pack Approved Minutes
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Below shows the attendance for the meeting.
| Attendee | Attendance | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cllr Alison Davies | Apologies for absence | Committee Member |
| Cllr Carol Robinson | Apologies for absence | Committee Member |
| Cllr David France | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Estelle Bleivas | Apologies for absence | Committee Member |
| Cllr Morag Bailey | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Phil Owen | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Phil Pritchard | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Richard Church | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Revd William Rowell | In attendance | Committee Member |
TBC
1. WELCOME, CODE OF CONDUCT AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To welcome Councillors and members of the public, to remind attendees to show respect for all throughout the meeting in line with the obligations of the Code of Conduct, and to receive and, if appropriate, approve apologies for absence.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS AND DISPENSATIONS
To receive declarations of interest and, if appropriate, consider any relevant dispensations.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
To receive members of the public who wish to address the meeting, in respect of any item of business included in the agenda. No resolutions may be made under this item and should relate only to matters of Council policy or practice, and not individual affairs of the questioner or any other named person.
4. MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING
4.1. Previous Minutes
To approve and sign as a correct record, the minutes from the meeting of the Finance & Governance Committee on 15/04/2026.
4.2. Matters Arising
To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Finance & Governance Committee on 15/04/2026.
5. BUSINESS PLANNING & FINANCIAL MATTERS
5.1. Council Accounts (April - Period 1)
To consider the Income and Expenditure Reports and Cash and Bank Totals for April 2026 and note the bank balances as of 30th April 2026:
- General Fund - £29,382.65
- 30 Day Account - £290,246.93
- Petty Cash - £35.03
- Hub Community Account - £4,072.74
5.2. Payment of Invoices - May
To consider payment of invoices for May, including any additional payments tabled on the night.
5.3. Scrutiny of Payments
To hear the feedback from April 2026 (Cllr Rowell) for the scrutiny of payments exercise as set out in Financial Regulations and to nominate members to scrutinise May, June and July.
5.4. Interim Strategic Plan Action Plan
To consider the approved committee Interim Strategic Plan action plan.
6. GOVERNANCE
6.1. Standing Orders
To consider the changes proposed to Standing Orders and recommend adoption for 2026/27.
6.2. Financial Regulations
To consider any changes to Financial Regulations and recommend adoption for 2026/27.
6.2. Scheme of Delegation
To consider any changes the Scheme of Delegation and recommend adoption for 2026/27.
6.4. Investments & Reserves Strategy
To consider any changes to the Investments & Reserves Strategy and recommend adoption for 2026/27.
6.5. Council Committees
To consider any changes the terms of reference of Council Committees and recommend adoption for 2026/27.
6.6. Bank Mandate
To consider the bank mandate and recommend changes to Full Council.
6.7. Civility and Respect
To consider the Welsh Civility and Respect pledge and recommend adoption.
7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA & DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To receive items for consideration by the Town Clerk for future agendas and to note that the next meeting of Finance & Governance Committee will be held on 17th June 2026 at 6:30pm.
8. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION - EXCLUSION
To resolve, if required, that members of the public and press be requested to leave the meeting by reason of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted.
9. STAFFING
9.1. WIC Staffing [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider the update from the Town Clerk in relation to the WIC staffing structure prior to filling the vacancy.
9.2. Other Staffing [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider any staffing updates from the Town Clerk.
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome, Code of Conduct and Apologies for Absence To welcome Councillors and members of the public, to remind attendees to show respect for all throughout the meeting in line with the obligations of the Code of Conduct, and to receive and, if appropriate, approve apologies for absence. |
| 2 | Declarations of Interests and Dispensations To receive declarations of interest and, if appropriate, consider any relevant dispensations. |
| 3 | Public Participation To receive members of the public who wish to address the meeting, in respect of any item of business included in the agenda. No resolutions may be made under this item and should relate only to matters of Council policy or practice, and not individual affairs of the questioner or any other named person. |
| 4 | MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING |
| 4.1 | Previous Minutes To approve and sign as a correct record, the minutes from the meeting of the Finance & Governance Committee on 15/04/2026. |
| 4.2 | Matters Arising To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Finance & Governance Committee on 15/04/2026. |
| 5 | BUSINESS PLANNING & FINANCIAL MATTERS |
| 5.1 | Council Accounts (April - Period 1) To consider the Income and Expenditure Reports and Cash and Bank Totals for April 2026 and note the bank balances as of 30th April 2026: - General Fund - £29,382.65 - 30 Day Account - £290,246.93 - Petty Cash - £35.03 - Hub Community Account - £4,072.74 |
| 5.2 | Payment of Invoices - May To consider payment of invoices for May, including any additional payments tabled on the night. |
| 5.3 | Scrutiny of Payments To hear the feedback from April 2026 (Cllr Rowell) for the scrutiny of payments exercise as set out in Financial Regulations and to nominate members to scrutinise May, June and July. |
| 5.4 | Interim Strategic Plan Action Plan To consider the approved committee Interim Strategic Plan action plan. |
| 6 | GOVERNANCE |
| 6.1 | Standing Orders To consider the changes proposed to Standing Orders and recommend adoption for 2026/27. |
| 6.2 | Financial Regulations To consider any changes to Financial Regulations and recommend adoption for 2026/27. |
| 6.2 | Scheme of Delegation To consider any changes the Scheme of Delegation and recommend adoption for 2026/27. |
| 6.4 | Investments & Reserves Strategy To consider any changes to the Investments & Reserves Strategy and recommend adoption for 2026/27. |
| 6.5 | Council Committees To consider any changes the terms of reference of Council Committees and recommend adoption for 2026/27. |
| 6.6 | Bank Mandate To consider the bank mandate and recommend changes to Full Council. |
| 6.7 | Civility and Respect To consider the Welsh Civility and Respect pledge and recommend adoption. |
| 7 | Items for Future Agenda & Date of Next Meeting To receive items for consideration by the Town Clerk for future agendas and to note that the next meeting of Finance & Governance Committee will be held on 17th June 2026 at 6:30pm. |
| 8 | Confidential Session - Exclusion To resolve, if required, that members of the public and press be requested to leave the meeting by reason of the confidential nature of the business about to be transacted. |
| 9 | STAFFING |
| 9.1 | WIC Staffing Confidential To consider the update from the Town Clerk in relation to the WIC staffing structure prior to filling the vacancy. |
| 9.2 | Other Staffing Confidential To consider any staffing updates from the Town Clerk. |