Minutes – Full Council – 15/04/2026

To receive and approve apologies for absence

Cllr Allan declared an interest in Item 13, Market Lease Renewal

A member of the public again raised concerns regarding the Chair’s management of the public participation session.
The Chair confirmed that the format and conduct of the meeting, including public participation, is managed in
accordance with Standing Orders and at the Chair’s discretion. The public participation session is not part of the formal
meeting and is not a forum for debate.
NOTED: Comments relating to dog waste.
The meeting was reconvened.

Cllr Allan advised that a resolution agreed at the previous meeting, namely installation of a height barrier at Wetlands Car
Park, had been omitted from the draft minutes. Council agreed that the draft minutes be amended accordingly.

Code of Conduct training to be rescheduled provisionally for 6 May 2026 at 17:30.

The Mayor reported a positive meeting with One Voice Wales Biodiversity representative, and thanked Alison Alexander
and Richard Kretchmer for their valuable input.

The County Councillor provided an update. Llanfyllin Maintenance Depot is under threat again.

The Clerk advised that meetings are only formally convened upon the issue of a summons and should not be
communicated as confirmed in advance. The Clerk further advised that statutory notices must not be shared prior to
formal publication.
The Clerk confirmed that approval has been received to proceed with co-option to fill the current vacancy.

The Clerk confirmed submission of the Pride in Place grant application (£90,000 total, including £7,000 match funding).
The Clerk reminded Council that some allowance forms remain outstanding and will be presented for approval once complete. Statement of Payments will be published on the website as required.

Reports were received from Councillors.
- Cllr Allan reported that she had received several complaints about bins, specifically mentioning the hard-court
area by the Allotments.
- Cllr Waldron reported that she had taken part in the Powys organised community litter pick. Support was
limited and recommended future sessions be arranged for weekends.
- Cllr Cowham reported issues with the website, to be discussed under Item 14
- Cllr Kretchmer reported that she had taken part in the Powys organised community litter pick. Options for a
biodiversity solution to dog waste was discussed and it was agreed that this should be investigated.

a) NOTED that the annual report is to be completed before the May meeting. Cllr Cowham created a draft format,
and Councillors are to forward articles to Cllr Cowham for compilation.

Cllr Allan proposed that the Council consider whether it is appropriate that the Policy and Finance Committee conduct
the recruitment process for the Permanent Clerk role, given its current membership.
The motion was not seconded and therefore was not considered.

Having declared an interest, Cllr Allan was requested to withdraw from the meeting for this item and did so.
The Clerk was asked to instruct the legal team to prepare the lease for signature by two Councillors.

There were no planning applications to review.

Cllr Lewis advised that he had been contacted by Llanfyllin Football Club regarding the installation of a goalpost in the
dog free zone at Cae Bodfach. Council agreed in principle to the request but agreed to await the outcome of the Pride in
Place grant application before progressing the matter further, so that any approved play area design can be considered.

Meeting Closed: 19:45
The next meeting of Full Council is scheduled for 20 May 2026, commencing with the Annual General Meeting.
Summons to follow in accordance with Standing Orders.

These minutes are subject to approval at the next meeting of Full Council.