Welshpool Town CouncilOperations & Development Committee
Wednesday 08/07/2026 at 6:30pm in Council Chamber, Welshpool Town Hall.
Agenda Agenda & Reports Pack Approved Minutes
You can access this meeting via Zoom by clicking https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82419883316?pwd=SpUdvO1N8KOJQagxnjq4VIQlJbplaE.1.
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 1988 3316
Passcode: 068659
Below shows the attendance for the meeting.
| Attendee | Attendance | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cllr Chris Davies | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr David France | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Estelle Bleivas | Apologies for absence | Committee Member |
| Cllr Kelly Meredith | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Nick Howells | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Phil Owen | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Phil Pritchard | 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 Operations & Development Committee on 10/06/2026.
4.2. Matters Arising
To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Operations & Development Committee on 10/06/2026.
5. LAND AND BUILDINGS
5.1. General Update
To receive, and resolve if desired, an update from the Operations Manager in respect of Council land and buildings.
5.2. RoSPA Reports - Playgrounds
To note the RoSPA inspection reports for playgrounds and to consider any appropriate action as required.
5.3. Storage at Maes y Dre
To consider the request from the Cricket Club to site a shipping container behind the Rugby & Cricket Clubhouse (see email).
5.4. Town Hall Lift
To consider the quotation from Otis for repairs to the platform lift in the Town Hall.
5.5. Town Hall Electrical
To consider the quotations for works to the Town Hall electrical systems (to follow) and to request a virement from General Reserve to 100/4085 to cover the cost.
6. SERVICES
6.1. Markets
To receive an update in respect of the indoor and outdoor market from the Events and Market Manager.
6.2. The Hub - June 2026
To receive an update from the Community Services Manager in respect of the Hub.
6.3. Allotments
To receive an update from the Community Services Manager in respect of allotments.
6.4. Community Fridge
To receive an update from the Community Services Manager in respect of the Community Fridge.
7. PROJECTS & NEW DEVELOPMENTS
7.1. Town Hall Transformation
To receive an update in respect of the Town Hall Transformation project.
7.2. Welshpool Town Centre Improvement
To receive an update in respect of the Welshpool Town Centre Improvement Project.
7.3. Changing Places
To receive a verbal update in respect of the changing places project and to approve a variation to the existing hygiene contract to include new nappy bin and other sanitary bin in changing places toilet at a cost of £961.23 excl VAT per annum.
7.4. Maes y Dre Alternative Premises
To receive a verbal update in respect of the Maes y Dre Alternative Premises project.
7.5. Oldford Estate - Play Provision
To receive a verbal update in respect of play provision at Oldford Estate.
7.6. Soft Play Trial
To receive a verbal update in respect of the Soft Play trial project.
8. 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 Operations & Development Committee will be held on 9th September 2026.
9. 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.
10. EXTENSION OF LEASE [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the lease extension requested by the Trustees of Welshpool Cricket and Rugby Union Football Club.
11. BOWLING CLUB LEASE [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the Bowling Club lease.
- Confidential Document [Appendix N]
12. BERRIEW ST TOILETS [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of Berriew St Toilets.
| # | 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 Operations & Development Committee on 10/06/2026. |
| 4.2 | Matters Arising To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Operations & Development Committee on 10/06/2026. |
| 5 | LAND AND BUILDINGS |
| 5.1 | General Update To receive, and resolve if desired, an update from the Operations Manager in respect of Council land and buildings. |
| 5.2 | RoSPA Reports - Playgrounds To note the RoSPA inspection reports for playgrounds and to consider any appropriate action as required. |
| 5.3 | Storage at Maes y Dre To consider the request from the Cricket Club to site a shipping container behind the Rugby & Cricket Clubhouse (see email). |
| 5.4 | Town Hall Lift To consider the quotation from Otis for repairs to the platform lift in the Town Hall. |
| 5.5 | Town Hall Electrical To consider the quotations for works to the Town Hall electrical systems (to follow) and to request a virement from General Reserve to 100/4085 to cover the cost. |
| 6 | SERVICES |
| 6.1 | Markets To receive an update in respect of the indoor and outdoor market from the Events and Market Manager. |
| 6.2 | The Hub - June 2026 To receive an update from the Community Services Manager in respect of the Hub. |
| 6.3 | Allotments To receive an update from the Community Services Manager in respect of allotments. |
| 6.4 | Community Fridge To receive an update from the Community Services Manager in respect of the Community Fridge. |
| 7 | PROJECTS & NEW DEVELOPMENTS |
| 7.1 | Town Hall Transformation To receive an update in respect of the Town Hall Transformation project. |
| 7.2 | Welshpool Town Centre Improvement To receive an update in respect of the Welshpool Town Centre Improvement Project. |
| 7.3 | Changing Places To receive a verbal update in respect of the changing places project and to approve a variation to the existing hygiene contract to include new nappy bin and other sanitary bin in changing places toilet at a cost of £961.23 excl VAT per annum. |
| 7.4 | Maes y Dre Alternative Premises To receive a verbal update in respect of the Maes y Dre Alternative Premises project. |
| 7.5 | Oldford Estate - Play Provision To receive a verbal update in respect of play provision at Oldford Estate. |
| 7.6 | Soft Play Trial To receive a verbal update in respect of the Soft Play trial project. |
| 8 | 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 Operations & Development Committee will be held on 9th September 2026. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Extension of Lease Confidential To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the lease extension requested by the Trustees of Welshpool Cricket and Rugby Union Football Club. |
| 11 | Bowling Club Lease Confidential To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the Bowling Club lease.
|
| 12 | Berriew St Toilets Confidential To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of Berriew St Toilets. |