Welshpool Town CouncilEvents & Planning Committee
Wednesday 04/11/2026 at 11:57am 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 Events & Planning Committee on 07/10/2026.
4.2. Matters Arising
To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Events & Planning Committee on 07/10/2026.
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 (Cllrs William Rowell, Jackson Quarrell and Vix Davies).
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 7)
To consider the current spending position against the budget for the committee for October 2026 (Month 7).
7. DRAFT 2 BUDGET 2027/28
7.1. Budget Consultation 2027/28
To receive and consider the Town Clerk's report on the results of the public budget consultation and identify any matters to be taken into account when reviewing Draft 2 of the 2027/28 budget.
7.2. Car Parking Trial - Evaluation
To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of the evaluation of the car parking trial carried out in 2026.
7.3. Draft 2 Budget 2027/28
To consider Draft 2 of the 2027/28 budget, taking into account the results of the public consultation (Item 7.1) and the financial implications of the Committee's decision on free Saturday parking (Item 7.2); to agree any proposed amendments to the budget provisions within the Committee's remit; and to make recommendations to the Finance & Governance Committee for consideration as part of the Council's budget-setting process.
8. EVENTS
8.1. Remembrance 2026
To note the verbal report from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of arrangements for Remembrance events in 2026.
8.2. Carnival
To consider an update from the Events and Markets Manager on the carnival for 2027.
8.3. Halloween Parade and Party 2026
To receive an update on the Halloween parade and party event held on 31st October 2026.
8.4. Live Acts at Welshpool Town Hall
To consider an update regarding the live acts booked in the Town Hall.
8.5. Winter Festival
To consider the live acts quotations and an update from the Events & Markets Manager on the Winter Festival.
8.6. Cuppa with a Councillor
To consider a verbal update from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of Cuppa with a Councillor initiative and to organise a rota for future sessions.
8.7. 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.
8.8. White Ribbon Day
To receive an update regarding White Ribbon Day which is scheduled to be held on Thursday 26th November 2026.
8.9. Flicks in the Sticks
To receive an update on Flicks in the Sticks.
8.10. Upcoming events
To note the upcoming events;
Halloween Parade and Party: Saturday 31st October
Fireworks Display: Friday 6th November
Adele Nicoll - Honorary Freedom of the Town Award: Saturday, 11th November
Remembrance Sunday: Sunday 8th November
Two-Minute Silence: Wednesday 11th November
Winter Festival and Christmas Lights Switch-On: Saturday 28th November
9. PLANNING - NEW APPLICATIONS
To consider and comment on the following planning applications.
9.1. P/26/1170/TRE
Works to trees in a conservation area: 1) Trees at the top of the driveway that lean over the road: cut back to make the fire station sign visible and provide clearance over the road of at least 5 metres. 2) Main lower branches in the top driveway area (where trees affect visibility of the road and pavement when pulling in and out): cut back to height of no more than 3 metres. 3) Trees along both sides of driveway have encroached over drive: cut back branches so they do not extend past edges of driveway and cut to height of no more than 5 metres. 4) Low-hanging branches in the small wooded area to the front right of the house: make areas safe and accessible by cutting to a height of no more than 3 metres. 5) Low-hanging branches in the small wooded area to the right-hand side of the house: make areas safe and accessible by cutting to a height of no more than 3 metres. 6) Low-hanging branches in the small wooded area to the front left of the house: make areas safe and accessible by cutting to a height of no more than 3 metres. 7) The tree in the middle of the turning circle of the driveway: option to cut down completely.
Elmhurst, Severn Road, Welshpool, Sy21 7ar
9.2. P/26/1103/FUL
Alterations to existing access and creation of new vehicular access
Golfa Farm, Castle Caereinion, Welshpool, Sy21 9af
9.3. P/26/1200/FUL
Change of use of former Barclays Bank unit to a Nail Bar and Spa (retrospective)
20 Broad Street, Welshpool, Sy21 7sh
9.4. P/26/1210/TRE
Felling of two trees (species TBC) within a conservation Area
The Vicarage Gardens, Church Street, Welshpool
10. 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 Events & Planning Committee will be held on Wednesday, 2nd December 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 Events & Planning Committee on 07/10/2026. |
| 4.2 | Matters Arising To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Events & Planning Committee on 07/10/2026. |
| 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 (Cllrs William Rowell, Jackson Quarrell and Vix Davies). |
| 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 7) To consider the current spending position against the budget for the committee for October 2026 (Month 7). |
| 7 | DRAFT 2 BUDGET 2027/28 |
| 7.1 | Budget Consultation 2027/28 To receive and consider the Town Clerk's report on the results of the public budget consultation and identify any matters to be taken into account when reviewing Draft 2 of the 2027/28 budget. |
| 7.2 | Car Parking Trial - Evaluation To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of the evaluation of the car parking trial carried out in 2026. |
| 7.3 | Draft 2 Budget 2027/28 To consider Draft 2 of the 2027/28 budget, taking into account the results of the public consultation (Item 7.1) and the financial implications of the Committee's decision on free Saturday parking (Item 7.2); to agree any proposed amendments to the budget provisions within the Committee's remit; and to make recommendations to the Finance & Governance Committee for consideration as part of the Council's budget-setting process. |
| 8 | EVENTS |
| 8.1 | Remembrance 2026 To note the verbal report from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of arrangements for Remembrance events in 2026. |
| 8.2 | Carnival To consider an update from the Events and Markets Manager on the carnival for 2027. |
| 8.3 | Halloween Parade and Party 2026 To receive an update on the Halloween parade and party event held on 31st October 2026. |
| 8.4 | Live Acts at Welshpool Town Hall To consider an update regarding the live acts booked in the Town Hall. |
| 8.5 | Winter Festival To consider the live acts quotations and an update from the Events & Markets Manager on the Winter Festival. |
| 8.6 | Cuppa with a Councillor To consider a verbal update from the Events & Markets Manager in respect of Cuppa with a Councillor initiative and to organise a rota for future sessions. |
| 8.7 | 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. |
| 8.8 | White Ribbon Day To receive an update regarding White Ribbon Day which is scheduled to be held on Thursday 26th November 2026. |
| 8.9 | Flicks in the Sticks To receive an update on Flicks in the Sticks. |
| 8.10 | Upcoming events To note the upcoming events; Halloween Parade and Party: Saturday 31st October Fireworks Display: Friday 6th November Adele Nicoll - Honorary Freedom of the Town Award: Saturday, 11th November Remembrance Sunday: Sunday 8th November Two-Minute Silence: Wednesday 11th November Winter Festival and Christmas Lights Switch-On: Saturday 28th November |
| 9 | PLANNING - NEW APPLICATIONS To consider and comment on the following planning applications. |
| 9.1 | P/26/1170/TRE Works to trees in a conservation area: 1) Trees at the top of the driveway that lean over the road: cut back to make the fire station sign visible and provide clearance over the road of at least 5 metres. 2) Main lower branches in the top driveway area (where trees affect visibility of the road and pavement when pulling in and out): cut back to height of no more than 3 metres. 3) Trees along both sides of driveway have encroached over drive: cut back branches so they do not extend past edges of driveway and cut to height of no more than 5 metres. 4) Low-hanging branches in the small wooded area to the front right of the house: make areas safe and accessible by cutting to a height of no more than 3 metres. 5) Low-hanging branches in the small wooded area to the right-hand side of the house: make areas safe and accessible by cutting to a height of no more than 3 metres. 6) Low-hanging branches in the small wooded area to the front left of the house: make areas safe and accessible by cutting to a height of no more than 3 metres. 7) The tree in the middle of the turning circle of the driveway: option to cut down completely. Elmhurst, Severn Road, Welshpool, Sy21 7ar |
| 9.2 | P/26/1103/FUL Alterations to existing access and creation of new vehicular access Golfa Farm, Castle Caereinion, Welshpool, Sy21 9af |
| 9.3 | P/26/1200/FUL Change of use of former Barclays Bank unit to a Nail Bar and Spa (retrospective) 20 Broad Street, Welshpool, Sy21 7sh |
| 9.4 | P/26/1210/TRE Felling of two trees (species TBC) within a conservation Area The Vicarage Gardens, Church Street, Welshpool |
| 9.5 | Planning decisions To note the attached planning decisions |
| 10 | 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 Events & Planning Committee will be held on Wednesday, 2nd December 2026 at 6.30pm. |