Agenda

To receive apologies for absence.

To receive from members, in respect of any items included on the agenda for this meeting, disclosure of any disclosable pecuniary or other interests, or of any gifts and hospitality, in line with the Town Council’s Code of Conduct.

NOTES:

(i)              The following councillors have made a general non-pecuniary interest declaration in relation to being councillors of Waverley Borough Council: Cllrs David Beaman, George Murray, Tony Fairclough, George Hesse, Andrew Laughton, Mark Merryweather, Kika Mirylees,          John Ward, and Graham White.

(iii)        The following councillor has made a general non-pecuniary interest declaration in relation to being a councillor of Surrey County Council: Cllr Michaela Martin;

(iv)        Members are requested to make any declarations of interest, on the form attached, to be returned to customer.services@farnham.gov.uk by 5pm on the day before the meeting.

Members are reminded that if they declare a pecuniary interest they must leave before any debate starts unless dispensation has been obtained.

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the Farnham Town Council meeting held on September 12^th at Appendix A.

In accordance with Standing Order 10.1, the Town Mayor will invite members of the public present to ask questions or make statements.

At the discretion of the Town Mayor, those members of the public, residing or working within the Council’s boundary, will be invited to make representations or ask questions in respect of the business on the agenda, or other matters not on the agenda, for a maximum of 3 minutes per person or 20 minutes overall.

To receive the Town Mayor’s announcements.

To consider any questions from councillors in accordance with Standing Order 9.

Cllr Sally Dickson:

“My constituents and members of the public attending the recent superlative food festival have expressed support for the incoming restrictions on speed and HGVs in the town centre and Upper Hale.  I also understand SCC has been proactive in providing a camera car to monitor HGVs.   Is it now time to discuss a permanent camera and or request delegated powers from Surrey to fine moving vehicles in Farnham.”

To receive the notes and any recommendations of the following Working Groups:

i)           Environment held on 25^th September 2024                     Appendix B

ii)         Community & Culture held on 2^nd October 2024          Appendix C

iii)        Strategy and Resources held on 14^th October 2024        Appendix D

To receive the minutes of the Planning & Licensing Consultative Group meetings held on 16^th and 30^th September and 14^th October 2024  at Appendices E, F, and G.

To receive details of any actions taken under the scheme of delegation not already reported.

To receive from Councillors any updates on matters affecting Farnham from Waverley Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

To receive from Members any verbal reports on Outside Bodies where they represent Farnham Town Council.

To agree the date of the next meeting as Thurday 19^th December 2024.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION to exclude members of the public and press from the meeting at Part 3 of the agenda (if required) in view of any confidential items under discussion. These will usually relate to exempt staffing matters or contractual or legal matters which may be commercially sensitive or legally privileged.

1)     Strategy & Resources

Legal and property matters