RYDE TOWN COUNCIL
10 Lind Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NQ
Tel: 01983 811105
Email: clerk@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk
All Members are summoned to attend a FULL COUNCIL MEETING held on
MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER 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 GUIDANCE - Owing to the current rise in cases of the virus, it is strongly
recommended that the wearing of face coverings is observed at this meeting.
AGENDA
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.
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.
4. MINUTES
To take as read and confirm as accurate the attached minutes of the
meetings held on Monday, 6 September 2021. (PAPER A )
5. APPLEY TOWER
To welcome Graham Biss from Natural Enterprise to receive their plans for the
refurbishment of Appley Tower and to formally agree the Town Council’s contribution
towards the proposals. (PAPER B )
6. 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.
7. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive any announcements from the Mayor. (PAPER C )
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8. CLERK’S UPDATE
To receive an update from the Clerk regarding the following:
i. Ryde Harbour Acquisition
ii. Appley Sands Park issues / Proposals
iii. Queens Platinum Jubilee
9. VISIONING DAY REPORT
To receive and note the report from Nik Hattfield on the Visioning Day held on the 25
October 2021. (PAPER D - Now to be presented at next Council meeting)
10. WEBSITE AND IT SYSTEMS
To agree that Councillor Simon Cooke works with staff and Councillors to review our
website and IT systems with a view to promote better practices and functionality.
11. REMEMBRANCE DAY 2021
To receive information regarding the arrangements for this year’s Remembrance Parade
and Remembrance Services. (PAPER E )
12. PLANNING, REGENERATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
To receive the attached minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 16 August
2021 and 7 September 2021. (PAPER F )
13. FINANCE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE
To receive the attached minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on and to
consider any recommendations arising from the meeting held on 13 July 2021.
(PAPER G )
14. MARKETING WORKING PARTY
To consider and approve the recommendation from the Marketing Working Party meeting
held on the 13 July 2021. (PAPER H )
15. NOTICE OF MOTIONS 03/21 and 04/21
To consider the following motions submitted by Councillor Les Kirkby. (PAPER I )
i.
03/21 - Proposal: Ryde Town Council ceases negotiations with the owners of Ryde
Theatre until a full Asbestos Survey and vermin report has been supplied to them.
ii.
04/21 - Proposal: Ryde Town Council purchase no additional buildings or
businesses until all existing building projects have been completed.
16. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
To note the date of the next meeting is scheduled for the Monday, 31 January 2022.
Signed:
Date: Tuesday, 26 October 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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