Welshpool Town CouncilEvents & Planning Committee
Wednesday 07/10/2026 at 6:30pm in Council Chamber, Welshpool Town Hall.
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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 16/09/2026.
4.2. Matters Arising
To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Finance & Governance Committee on 16/09/2026.
5. TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5.1. Information Centre
To receive a report from the Community Services Manager on the footfall, train tickets and holidays and other matters related to the Information Centre.
5.2. Visit Welshpool
To note the update on the Visit Welshpool programme.
6. BUSINESS PLANNING & FINANCIAL MATTERS
6.1. Interim Strategic Plan Action Plan
To consider the approved committee Interim Strategic Plan action plan.
6.2. Budget and Committee Finance (Month 6)
To consider the current spending position against the budget for the committee for Month 6.
6.3. Lead Councillors
Following the decision of Full Council, to elect up to two members as lead councillors for the following events/projects:
- Carnival
- Winter Festival
- Halloween Parade & Party
- Dance Festival
- Walking Festival
- Continental Market
- Book Sale
- Visit Welshpool - Branding, App/Web, Town Guide & Voucher Scheme
- Visit Welshpool - Business Forum
6.4. Draft 1 Budget 2027/28
To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of Draft 1 budget for 2027/28.
7. EVENTS
7.1. Eisteddfod Maldwyn Meirionnydd
To welcome representatives from Eisteddfod Maldwyn Meirionnydd to discuss ways that the Council can support efforts to contribute to the Local Fund.
7.2. Continental Market 2027
To consider the return of the Continental Market from 16th to 18th July 2027.
To consider an expansion of the event to cover local food and include a stage, and to source local entertainment/performers to take part next year to celebrate and enhance the event.
7.3. Remembrance 2026
To note the verbal report from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of arrangements for Remembrance events in 2026.
7.4. Carnival
To consider an update from the Events Manager regarding the recent Carnival public meeting held at the Royal Oak on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.
7.5. Halloween Parade and Party 2026
To receive an update regarding the Halloween Parade and Party taking place on 31st October 2026.
7.6. Live Acts at Welshpool Town Hall
To consider any potential live acts for Welshpool Town Hall in 2026/27 (26/27 Community Events Budget: £2630 remaining with £1453 required in income).
7.7. Winter Festival
To consider the reports from the Events & Markets Manager in relation to the Winter Festival.
7.8. Cuppa with a Councillor
To consider a verbal update from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of Cuppa with a Councillor initiative.
7.9. Book Sale 2026
To note the donations received for the Book Sale in 2026 and to consider where to allocate the donated funds; to consider the request from Powis Castle to donate some books to their book shop.
7.10. White Ribbon Day
To receive an update regarding White Ribbon Day which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 25th November 2026.
7.11. Flicks in the Sticks
To consider the report regarding the feedback received from Flicks In The Sticks visitors and to decide whether to charge and if so, to set the level of charges.
8. PLANNING - NEW APPLICATIONS
To consider and comment on the following planning applications.
8.1. P/26/0961/FUL
Siting of 2no storage containers
Land Accessed Off Howell Drive, Welshpool
8.2. P/26/0684/FUL
Change of use of dwelling (C3 use) to use as a dwelling (C3) and a childminding business (D1 use) for up to 16 children
19 Erw Wen, Welshpool, Sy21 7hh
8.3. P/26/0825/FUL
Installation of a satellite receiver to the gable of the building
Tea Room, Powis Castle And Parklands, Red Lane, Powis Castle, Welshpool, Sy21 8rf
8.4. P/26/0894/LBC
Installation of a satellite receiver to the gable of the building
Tea Room, Powis Castle And Parklands, Red Lane, Powis Castle, Welshpool, Sy21 8rf
8.5. P/26/0855/ADV
An illuminated freestanding visitor and community digital information point (to replace existing wall-mounted TC noticeboard)
The Town Hall And Market, High Street, Welshpool, Sy21 7jq
8.6. P/26/0620/FUL
Partial change of use of gym to include café
The Fox Complex, Transformer Fitness, Severn Road, Welshpool, Sy21 7az
8.7. P/26/0977/FUL
Construction of a feed store building and associated works
Wernllwyd, Berriew, Welshpool, Sy21 8aa
8.8. P/26/1014/LBC
Internal and external works to include replacement external door and x3 windows
The Grapes Inn, Salop Road, Welshpool, Sy21 7ez
9. 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 the Events & Planning Committee will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 6:30pm
| # | 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 16/09/2026. |
| 4.2 | Matters Arising To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Finance & Governance Committee on 16/09/2026. |
| 5 | TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| 5.1 | Information Centre To receive a report from the Community Services Manager on the footfall, train tickets and holidays and other matters related to the Information Centre. |
| 5.2 | Visit Welshpool To note the update on the Visit Welshpool programme. |
| 6 | BUSINESS PLANNING & FINANCIAL MATTERS |
| 6.1 | Interim Strategic Plan Action Plan To consider the approved committee Interim Strategic Plan action plan. |
| 6.2 | Budget and Committee Finance (Month 6) To consider the current spending position against the budget for the committee for Month 6. |
| 6.3 | Lead Councillors Following the decision of Full Council, to elect up to two members as lead councillors for the following events/projects: - Carnival - Winter Festival - Halloween Parade & Party - Dance Festival - Walking Festival - Continental Market - Book Sale - Visit Welshpool - Branding, App/Web, Town Guide & Voucher Scheme - Visit Welshpool - Business Forum |
| 6.4 | Draft 1 Budget 2027/28 To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of Draft 1 budget for 2027/28. |
| 7 | EVENTS |
| 7.1 | Eisteddfod Maldwyn Meirionnydd To welcome representatives from Eisteddfod Maldwyn Meirionnydd to discuss ways that the Council can support efforts to contribute to the Local Fund. |
| 7.2 | Continental Market 2027 To consider the return of the Continental Market from 16th to 18th July 2027. To consider an expansion of the event to cover local food and include a stage, and to source local entertainment/performers to take part next year to celebrate and enhance the event. |
| 7.3 | Remembrance 2026 To note the verbal report from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of arrangements for Remembrance events in 2026. |
| 7.4 | Carnival To consider an update from the Events Manager regarding the recent Carnival public meeting held at the Royal Oak on Wednesday, 30th September 2026. |
| 7.5 | Halloween Parade and Party 2026 To receive an update regarding the Halloween Parade and Party taking place on 31st October 2026. |
| 7.6 | Live Acts at Welshpool Town Hall To consider any potential live acts for Welshpool Town Hall in 2026/27 (26/27 Community Events Budget: £2630 remaining with £1453 required in income). |
| 7.7 | Winter Festival To consider the reports from the Events & Markets Manager in relation to the Winter Festival. |
| 7.8 | Cuppa with a Councillor To consider a verbal update from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of Cuppa with a Councillor initiative. |
| 7.9 | Book Sale 2026 To note the donations received for the Book Sale in 2026 and to consider where to allocate the donated funds; to consider the request from Powis Castle to donate some books to their book shop. |
| 7.10 | White Ribbon Day To receive an update regarding White Ribbon Day which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 25th November 2026. |
| 7.11 | Flicks in the Sticks To consider the report regarding the feedback received from Flicks In The Sticks visitors and to decide whether to charge and if so, to set the level of charges. |
| 8 | PLANNING - NEW APPLICATIONS To consider and comment on the following planning applications. |
| 8.1 | P/26/0961/FUL Siting of 2no storage containers Land Accessed Off Howell Drive, Welshpool |
| 8.2 | P/26/0684/FUL Change of use of dwelling (C3 use) to use as a dwelling (C3) and a childminding business (D1 use) for up to 16 children 19 Erw Wen, Welshpool, Sy21 7hh |
| 8.3 | P/26/0825/FUL Installation of a satellite receiver to the gable of the building Tea Room, Powis Castle And Parklands, Red Lane, Powis Castle, Welshpool, Sy21 8rf |
| 8.4 | P/26/0894/LBC Installation of a satellite receiver to the gable of the building Tea Room, Powis Castle And Parklands, Red Lane, Powis Castle, Welshpool, Sy21 8rf |
| 8.5 | P/26/0855/ADV An illuminated freestanding visitor and community digital information point (to replace existing wall-mounted TC noticeboard) The Town Hall And Market, High Street, Welshpool, Sy21 7jq |
| 8.6 | P/26/0620/FUL Partial change of use of gym to include café The Fox Complex, Transformer Fitness, Severn Road, Welshpool, Sy21 7az |
| 8.7 | P/26/0977/FUL Construction of a feed store building and associated works Wernllwyd, Berriew, Welshpool, Sy21 8aa |
| 8.8 | P/26/1014/LBC Internal and external works to include replacement external door and x3 windows The Grapes Inn, Salop Road, Welshpool, Sy21 7ez |
| 8.9 | Planning decisions To note the planning decisions |
| 9 | 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 the Events & Planning Committee will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 6:30pm |