Welshpool Town CouncilEvents & Planning Committee
Wednesday 01/04/2026 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 Chris Davies | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Jackson Quarrell | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Morag Bailey | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Nick Howells | Apologies for absence | Committee Member |
| Cllr Phil Owen | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Sally Fitzgerald | Apologies for absence | 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 desired, resolve to approve any apologies for absence.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS AND DISPENSATIONS
To receive and resolve if desired, declarations of interest and 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 04/03/2026.
4.2. Matters Arising
To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Events & Planning Committee on 04/03/2026.
5. TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5.1. Tourist Information Centre
To receive a report from the Community Services Manager on the footfall, train tickets and holidays and other matters related to the Tourist Information Centre.
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 12)
To consider the current spending position against the budget for the committee for March 2026 (Month 12).
7. EVENTS
7.1. Welshpool Fair Trade
To discuss a future event regarding Welshpool Fair Trade (Cllr William Rowell).
7.2. Farmers market feasibility study April 2026
To receive an update on the potential of holding a monthly farmers’ market in the Corn Exchange.
7.3. Flicks in the Sticks
To receive an update on the previous screening and the upcoming screening.
7.4. Keep Wales Tidy / Spring Clean Cymru
To consider any updates in respect of the Keep Wales Tidy / Spring Clean Cymru event (Cllr William Rowell).
7.5. Walking Festival
To consider any updates in respect of the proposed Walking Festival (Cllr William Rowell).
7.6. Dance Festival
To consider any updates in respect of the proposed Dance Festival (Cllr Phil Owen).
7.7. Hustings
To consider any updates in respect of the Hustings event.
7.8. Carnival update
To consider a report from the Events and Markets Manager from the Carnival Working Group meeting held on 23rd March 2026.
7.9. Santa suit
To consider three quotations for a new Santa suit.
7.10. Upcoming events
Saturday 4th April 2026 – Easter Egg hunt.
Saturday 2nd May - Mayors Quiz.
Saturday 27th June 2026 – Carnival.
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th July 2026 – Continental market.
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September 2026 – 1940’s weekend - Road closed.
Friday 6th November – Memorial garden service - TBC.
Friday 6th November - Fireworks display.
Sunday 8th November 2026 – Remembrance.
Wednesday 11th November – two-minute silence outside Town Hall.
Saturday 28th November 2026 – Winter Festival.
8. PLANNING - NEW APPLICATIONS
To consider and comment on the following planning applications.
8.1. Proposed Planning Application on Land to the East of Pool Quay, Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys
Schedule 1 Article 4 (4) Pre-application notices Schedule 1B Articles 2C & 2D Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2016 Publicity and consultation before applying for planning permission notice under articles 2c and 2d (to be served on owners and/or occupiers of adjoining land and community consultees; and displayed by site notice on or near the location of the proposed development)
Purpose of this notice: This notice provides the opportunity to comment directly to the developer on a proposed development prior to the submission of a planning application to the local planning authority (“LPA”). Any subsequent planning application will be publicised by the relevant LPA; any comments provided in response to this notice will not prejudice your ability to make representations to the LPA on any related planning application. You should note that any comments submitted may be placed in the public file. Proposed development at: Land to the East of Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys- I give notice that: A M Jones is intending to apply for planning permission for: Erection of a slurry store and all associated works
8.2. 26/0331/REM
Section 73 application to vary condition no's 2 and 3 attached to planning approval 25/0768/REM (amended plans)
Land East Of Europa Plain Gelli Lane Groes-pluen Welshpool SY21 9BW
8.3. 26/0267/FUL
Erection of workshop shed for the storage and dismantling of vehicles
Nissan 1St Groes-Pluen Welshpool SY21 9BS
8.4. 25/1881/REM
Section 99 application for the variation of condition 2 of planning approval 23/0484/LBC relating to plans
The Wharf Canal Yard Welshpool SY21 7AQ
8.5. Planning decisions
To receive and note the attached planning decisions report.
9. 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, 6th May at 6:30 pm.
| # | 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 desired, resolve to approve any apologies for absence. |
| 2 | Declarations of Interests and Dispensations To receive and resolve if desired, declarations of interest and 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 04/03/2026. |
| 4.2 | Matters Arising To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Events & Planning Committee on 04/03/2026. |
| 5 | TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| 5.1 | Tourist Information Centre To receive a report from the Community Services Manager on the footfall, train tickets and holidays and other matters related to the Tourist Information Centre. |
| 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 12) To consider the current spending position against the budget for the committee for March 2026 (Month 12). |
| 7 | EVENTS |
| 7.1 | Welshpool Fair Trade To discuss a future event regarding Welshpool Fair Trade (Cllr William Rowell). |
| 7.2 | Farmers market feasibility study April 2026 To receive an update on the potential of holding a monthly farmers’ market in the Corn Exchange. |
| 7.3 | Flicks in the Sticks To receive an update on the previous screening and the upcoming screening. |
| 7.4 | Keep Wales Tidy / Spring Clean Cymru To consider any updates in respect of the Keep Wales Tidy / Spring Clean Cymru event (Cllr William Rowell). |
| 7.5 | Walking Festival To consider any updates in respect of the proposed Walking Festival (Cllr William Rowell). |
| 7.6 | Dance Festival To consider any updates in respect of the proposed Dance Festival (Cllr Phil Owen). |
| 7.7 | Hustings To consider any updates in respect of the Hustings event. |
| 7.8 | Carnival update To consider a report from the Events and Markets Manager from the Carnival Working Group meeting held on 23rd March 2026. |
| 7.9 | Santa suit To consider three quotations for a new Santa suit. |
| 7.10 | Upcoming events Saturday 4th April 2026 – Easter Egg hunt. Saturday 2nd May - Mayors Quiz. Saturday 27th June 2026 – Carnival. Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th July 2026 – Continental market. Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September 2026 – 1940’s weekend - Road closed. Friday 6th November – Memorial garden service - TBC. Friday 6th November - Fireworks display. Sunday 8th November 2026 – Remembrance. Wednesday 11th November – two-minute silence outside Town Hall. Saturday 28th November 2026 – Winter Festival. |
| 8 | PLANNING - NEW APPLICATIONS To consider and comment on the following planning applications. |
| 8.1 | Proposed Planning Application on Land to the East of Pool Quay, Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys Schedule 1 Article 4 (4) Pre-application notices Schedule 1B Articles 2C & 2D Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2016 Publicity and consultation before applying for planning permission notice under articles 2c and 2d (to be served on owners and/or occupiers of adjoining land and community consultees; and displayed by site notice on or near the location of the proposed development) Purpose of this notice: This notice provides the opportunity to comment directly to the developer on a proposed development prior to the submission of a planning application to the local planning authority (“LPA”). Any subsequent planning application will be publicised by the relevant LPA; any comments provided in response to this notice will not prejudice your ability to make representations to the LPA on any related planning application. You should note that any comments submitted may be placed in the public file. Proposed development at: Land to the East of Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys- I give notice that: A M Jones is intending to apply for planning permission for: Erection of a slurry store and all associated works |
| 8.2 | 26/0331/REM Section 73 application to vary condition no's 2 and 3 attached to planning approval 25/0768/REM (amended plans) Land East Of Europa Plain Gelli Lane Groes-pluen Welshpool SY21 9BW |
| 8.3 | 26/0267/FUL Erection of workshop shed for the storage and dismantling of vehicles Nissan 1St Groes-Pluen Welshpool SY21 9BS |
| 8.4 | 25/1881/REM Section 99 application for the variation of condition 2 of planning approval 23/0484/LBC relating to plans The Wharf Canal Yard Welshpool SY21 7AQ |
| 8.5 | Planning decisions To receive and note the attached planning decisions report. |
| 9 | 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, 6th May at 6:30 pm. |