Agenda and draft minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Pyne.

Resolved that the apology be noted.

There was no Part II.

To declare any disclosable interests relating to the forthcoming items of business (if any).

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive and consider requests for dispensation (if any).

There were no dispensations.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Manor House & Riverside Centre Committee held on

Members considered the minutes of the Manor House & Riverside Centre Committee meeting held on 12 February 2024.

Resolved that the minutes of the Manor House & Riverside Centre Committee meeting held on 12 February 2024 be approved and signed as a correct and accurate record.

The Town Clerk reported that:

·         Power had now been restored to the garage following restoration of the mains cable, and

·         When considering solar PV on the roof of the Manor House the previous administration had reduced the potential coverage to the inward facing roof spaces.  Before investigating, the Town Clerk requested a steer as to whether this should be pursued, or whether all appropriate roof space should be looked at.  Members indicated options for as much coverage as possible be pursued for consideration at a later date.

Resolved that the update be noted.

To note and approve the inclusion of the removal of the canopy as part of the wider external maintenance and redecoration works to the Manor House at a cost of £7,042.53.

Following planning permission being granted to remove the Manor House canopy, it was

Resolved that the removal of the Manor House canopy be included as part of the wider external maintenance and redecoration works to the Manor House at a cost of £7,072.53.

To receive and note an update regards the forthcoming external maintenance and redecoration works to the Manor House.

The Chair advised she had attended a pre-contract meeting together with the Town Clerk, and Councillors A. James, and Heath to discuss the schedule of work and arrangements going forward.  It was anticipated that scaffolding would be erected within the next week with works beginning from 20 March onwards.

Resolved that the update be noted.