Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Deputy Town Clerk outlining the financial decisions taken by spending committees during the last meeting cycle.

An update was provided on a raised planter request from the Witney Allotment Association, previously considered by the Halls, Cemeteries & Allotments Committee. A revised cost breakdown reduced the requested amount to £2,000. Members were supportive, acknowledging some reservations about the number of plots this would return, but agreed that supporting retirees and those with reduced mobility was important.

A further verbal update was provided on the spring newsletter printing and distribution. Three comparative quotes had been obtained as requested by the Stronger Communities Committee. Taking into account previous issues with Royal Mail delivery, the Committee agreed to proceed with Provider A.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report and verbal update be noted and,

2.      That, the recommendations of the spending Committees as detailed be approved and,

3.      That, the request and funding of raised planters at Lakeside Allotments for the sum of £2,000 be approved, subject to these being reserved for use by older persons and or those with reduced mobility and,

4.      That, the quote of Supplier A be approved for the printing and distribution of the Spring newsletter for the sum of £2,818.