Decision details

The Committee received and considered the report of the Town Clerk.  She advised that she would present the six-month position during the budget setting cycle, which would include the salary information and recharges from services. 

There was a discussion about opening the 1863 café as this would have budget implications in terms of staffing and the Town Clerk was therefore concerned about the viability.  A member stated that he did not think it was the right time to open a café – even in terms of a takeaway.  Other members felt staff had worked hard to get to this point and that therefore it should open as an outside café with table service and takeaway, even if it would increase costs. 

RECOMMENDED:             that the report be noted and:-

1.            the recommendations with financial implications from the committees as detailed below be agreed:-

2.            that the 1863 Café/Bar be opened as an outside seated café with table service and takeaway only (outside orders to be taken) for 2/3 days per week [subject to it being deemed COVID-19 safe].