Welshpool Town CouncilOperations & Development Committee
Wednesday 10/09/2025 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 Dr Ben Gwalchmai | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr David France | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Estelle Bleivas | 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 Sally Fitzgerald | In attendance | Committee Member |
| Cllr Chris Davies | In attendance | Non-Committee Member |
TBC
1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
The Chair will welcome Councillors and members of the public and will 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 or 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 09/07/2025.
4.2. Matters Arising
To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Operations & Development Committee on 09/07/2025.
5. LAND AND BUILDINGS
5.1. Town Hall & Motte and Bailey
To receive an update on works to the Town Hall and Motte and Bailey.
5.2. General Update
To receive, and resolve if desired, an update from the Operations Manager in respect of Council land and buildings.
5.3. Tender - End of Season Works
To consider the attached quotes for end of season works at Maes y Dre (Budget 140/4345 - £20,000).
5.4. Dog Control Orders
To note that the Dog Control Order adopted by the Council on 27th October 2010 has been revoked under Section 75(3)(a) of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 as it was not converted to a Public Spaces Protection Order within the three year savings period.
5.5. Byelaws
To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of byelaws and recommend to Full Council accordingly.
6. SERVICES
6.1. Meals on Wheels
To receive an update from the Tourist Information Centre Manager in respect of Meals on Wheels.
6.2. Markets
To receive an update in respect of the indoor and outdoor market.
7. COMMITTEE FINANCE (MONTH 4 & 5)
To note the current spending position against budget for the committee for July 2025 (Month 4) and August 2025 (Month 5).
8. PROJECTS & NEW DEVELOPMENTS
8.1. Town Hall Transformation
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of Town Hall Transformation.
8.2. Oldford Estate
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of Oldford Estate play provision.
9. INTERIM STRATEGIC PLAN - FEEDBACK & ACTIONS
To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of the Interim Strategic Plan consultation and discuss proposed themes, strategic aims and actions.
10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To note that the next meeting of Operations & Development Committee will be held on the 8th October 2025 at 6:30pm.
11. 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.
12. DAY CENTRE [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the Day Centre.
13. LAND ADJ TO YOUTH CENTRE [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the land adjacent to the Youth Centre, Howell Drive.
14. MARKET CAFE [CONFIDENTIAL]
To consider the correspondence in respect of the Market Cafe.
- Confidential Document [Appendix K]
- Confidential Document [Appendix L]
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and Apologies for Absence The Chair will welcome Councillors and members of the public and will 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 or 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 09/07/2025. |
| 4.2 | Matters Arising To report for information purposes only matters arising from the Operations & Development Committee on 09/07/2025. |
| 5 | LAND AND BUILDINGS |
| 5.1 | Town Hall & Motte and Bailey To receive an update on works to the Town Hall and Motte and Bailey. |
| 5.2 | General Update To receive, and resolve if desired, an update from the Operations Manager in respect of Council land and buildings. |
| 5.3 | Tender - End of Season Works To consider the attached quotes for end of season works at Maes y Dre (Budget 140/4345 - £20,000). |
| 5.4 | Dog Control Orders To note that the Dog Control Order adopted by the Council on 27th October 2010 has been revoked under Section 75(3)(a) of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 as it was not converted to a Public Spaces Protection Order within the three year savings period. |
| 5.5 | Byelaws To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of byelaws and recommend to Full Council accordingly. |
| 6 | SERVICES |
| 6.1 | Meals on Wheels To receive an update from the Tourist Information Centre Manager in respect of Meals on Wheels. |
| 6.2 | Markets To receive an update in respect of the indoor and outdoor market. |
| 6.3 | The Hub To receive an update in respect of the Hub. |
| 7 | Committee Finance (Month 4 & 5) To note the current spending position against budget for the committee for July 2025 (Month 4) and August 2025 (Month 5). |
| 8 | PROJECTS & NEW DEVELOPMENTS |
| 8.1 | Town Hall Transformation To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of Town Hall Transformation. |
| 8.2 | Oldford Estate To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of Oldford Estate play provision. |
| 9 | Interim Strategic Plan - Feedback & Actions To consider the report from the Town Clerk in respect of the Interim Strategic Plan consultation and discuss proposed themes, strategic aims and actions. |
| 10 | Date of Next Meeting To note that the next meeting of Operations & Development Committee will be held on the 8th October 2025 at 6:30pm. |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | Day Centre Confidential To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the Day Centre. |
| 13 | Land adj to Youth Centre Confidential To consider an update from the Town Clerk in respect of the land adjacent to the Youth Centre, Howell Drive. |
| 14 | Market Cafe Confidential To consider the correspondence in respect of the Market Cafe.
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