MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN TOWN COUNCIL

Monday 6th January 2025

Mayor's parlour, Civic Centre, Stourport-on-Severn

Minutes

PRESENT:

Councillors: T Berry (Chairman), T Schmeising-Barnes, J Thomas.

Officers: S Saunders (Town Clerk), G Shaw (treasurer)

10. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

There were no apologies for absence.

11. MINUTES

It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 16th September 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

12. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

13. UPDATE ON RIVERSIDE PADDLING POOL


The Town Clerk informed Members that a meeting had been held with GoAqua to discuss the inadequate paddling pool flooring laid in 2024.  GoAqua had arranged for another company to look at the surface and provide a report.  This report has concluded that the flooring was not “fit for purpose” for a paddling pool.  The Town Clerk also reported that she had contacted Warwick District Council to ascertain what type of surface they used for their paddling pool.  A response had been received but further clarification was required.

Following a discussion, the following was agreed:

  1. The Town Clerk to instruct GoAqua to arrange for pressure testing to be carried out on the paddling pool as a matter of urgency.  Once this was completed, a discussion would be held on how to move forward.
  2. The Town Clerk to find out what other locations, if any, had non-slip aqua bead flooring (as had now been suggested by GoAqua) system for their paddling pools.
  3. The Town Clerk to contact Warwick District Council for further information regarding their paddling pool.

14. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

Decision:  That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of "exempt information" as defined in paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

15. FINANCE OPTIONS

A discussion took place on possible Finance options for the Council.  The Treasurer stated he could have a look into what was available to Town Councils but reminded Members that the Council did have money in reserves and that the annual budget setting meeting would be held towards the end of January 2025.

Chairman

The Meeting closed at 2.15pm.