RYDE TOWN COUNCIL
10 Lind Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NQ
Tel: 01983 811105
Email: clerk@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk
Members are summoned to attend a FULL COUNCIL MEETING to be held on
MONDAY, 5th JULY 2021 at GARFIELD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH, RYDE
commencing at 7PM for the purpose of transacting the business
as set out within the agenda below.
COVID 19. Owing to the Governments Covid restrictions, this meeting will be limited to a total
of 30 attendees. This includes councillors, officers, and space will be reserved for press. It is
envisaged that 16 Councillors, approximately five officers and two members of the press will
be in attendance. The remaining balance of the 30 will be for the public. Those wishing to
attend will be admitted on a first come first served basis only. The wearing of face coverings
must be adhered to (unless medically exempt) and social distancing will be observed.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
Prior to the Council meeting commencing there will be a public forum of up to 30 minutes, if
necessary, when there will be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of
the Town Council regarding matters on the agenda.
AGENDA
1.
APOLOGIES
To receive apologies for absence.
2.
DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
To receive any declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary (personal)
interests relating to items on the agenda.
3.
REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS
To receive and consider granting any written requests from Members for
dispensations in respect of disclosable pecuniary interests. (NB: Request
forms for other dispensations are available from the Clerks).
4.
MINUTES
To take as read and confirm as accurate the attached minutes of the
meetings held on 17TH May 2021. (PAPER A)
5.
MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS
To receive any questions from Members concerning the business of the
Town Council or about a matter affecting the town but which is not
included on the agenda for the meeting or is not otherwise before the
Council.
6.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive any announcements from the Mayor. (PAPER B - To Follow)
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7. CLERK’S UPDATE
To receive an update from the Clerk regarding the following:
Recruitment
Kickstart
Beachfront Operations
Ryde Harbour Acquisition
8. PLANNING, REGENERATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
To receive the attached minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 4
and 25 May 2021 and to consider any recommendations arising from the
meeting held on 15th June 2021. (PAPER C).
9. FINANCE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE
i.
To receive the attached minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held
on 9th March 2021 and to consider any recommendations arising from the
meeting held on 18 May 2021. (PAPER D)
ii.
To receive any minutes and recommendations of the Grants Sub-
Committee meeting held on the 16 December 2020. (PAPER E).
10. FACILTITIES AND ASSETS COMMITTEE
i.
To receive the attached minutes of the Facilities and Assets Committee
held on 27 April 2021 and to consider any recommendations arising from
the meeting held on 8 June 2021. (PAPER F)
ii.
To receive any minutes and recommendations from the Network Ryde
Management Sub-Committee held on the 3 March 2021. (PAPER G)
11. ACQUISITION AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
i. To receive the attached minutes of the Acquisitions and Commercial
Management Committee held on 15th March 2021. (PAPER H)
ii. To receive and approve any recommendations from the Acquisition and
Commercial Management Committee held on the 17 June 2021.
12. ACQUISITION AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE -
RESTRUCUTURE
i.
To consider and agree amalgamating the Acquisition and Commercial
Management Committee with the Finance and Community Resources
Committee.
ii.
To agree to amalgamate both the Terms of Reference and membership
of Acquisition Commercial Management Committee into the Finance and
Community Resources Committee. (PAPER I).
13. WESTRIDGE FARM - MOTION 01/21
To consider the motion as proposed in asking that Ryde Town Council:
i.
Support the idea of Westridge Farm becoming a Community Farm.
ii.
That Ryde Town Council apply to the Isle of Wight Council for Westridge
Farm to be listed as an Asset of Community Value. (PAPER J)
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14. FINANCIAL RESERVES
To receive an updated report from the RFO regarding the Town Council’s
reserves.
15. CANOE LAKE
To consider whether Ryde Town Council is willing to contribute towards
additional cleaning of the area around the Canoe Lake. (PAPER K).
16. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
To agree to an additional Full Council meeting on the Monday, 14th July 2021.
Signed:
Date: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Should you require a copy of the agenda in a large print format please
contact the Town Council. Copies of all documentation associated with
this agenda will be made available on the Town Council’s website and
a number of paper copy agendas will be provided for the public at the
meeting. A hearing loop is available at this venue.
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