Oakham Town Council
Victoria Hall, 39 High Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AH
Telephone: 01572 723627
e-mail: enquiries@oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
AN EXTRA MEETING OF
OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 2013 AT 7.00 PM
AT THE OFFICES OF OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL,
VICTORIA HALL, 39 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES - Standing Order 1(u)
(i) To receive apologies for absence
(ii) To decide whether to approve absences
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members are asked to declare, if required:
(i) Any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest they may have in respect to items on the
agenda
(ii) Any other interest they may have in respect to items on the agenda
Members are also reminded to inform the Clerk of any changes in their Register of
Members’ Interests
3. MINUTES (Appendix A)
To confirm the minutes of the Meeting of Oakham Town Council held on Wednesday
10th April 2013
4. COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
To answer questions previously notified to the Clerk under Standing Order 8
(Members note that 72 hours notice is now required)
5. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBER’S REPORTS
To receive a report from the Chairman on functions attended and to receive reports
from Members who have attended meetings on behalf of Oakham Town Council
(Members intending to report should inform the Clerk prior to the meeting)
6. CLERK’S REPORT – For information only
To receive a report from the Clerk
7. DEPUTATIONS BY THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public are invited to address the meeting in accordance with
procedures laid down in Standing Orders 1(d) – 1(i)
8. GRANT APPLICATIONS (Appendices B (i) – B(viii)) – Previously distributed)
To consider Grant Applications from the following organisations and to make
decisions as appropriate:
(i) Oakham Festival
(ii) Oakham in Bloom
(iii) Rutland Citizens Advice Bureau
(iv) Oakham United Football Club
(v) Trustees of the Victoria Hall / Rutland Arts and Theatre Society
(vi) Involved 2013
(vii) Rutland First Responders
(viii) Rutland Rotoract Family Support Centre
I wont be able to make a public deputation on the above. due to Leicestershire police's undemocratic
ban, from attending public council meetings
I will use this space to make my comments on how public money and my money is to
be distributed.
Oakham Festival should not receive a penny, it should fund itself, the author of the filthy depraved
laughing stocks oakham blog as a councillor gave the perfect reason in a comment at a previous meeting
they said the festival was rubbish. I agree, I attended some free events at which another town councillor
made me feel most unwelcome last year the attendance was poor. I am not permitted by these people
to express my opinion but they are.
Oakham in Bloom the town council already pays out thousands each year of public money for which this
organisation headed by Cllr Dodds receives all the egotistic credit. Very infrequently are the workers who carry out the other good work credited, those who actually get their hands dirty.
Rutland Citizens Advice Bureau, it is quiet scary to think the very sick author of Laughing Stocks Oakham
sits on the committee of this organisation and have access to peoples private lives. It reminds me of the days
they sat on the Police committee JAG its a disgrace. I think the CAB deserves support as it does a good job, it needs to remove its leaks.
Oakham United Football Club. I am not a football fan and they have already received huge funding
and support from Rutland County Council, have they not heard of sponsorship?
Involved 2013 Rutland County Council used to fund this with the support of grants.
Rutland First Responders a super group to support filling in for the inadequate service provided by EMA Service.
First responders turn out for free when an ambulance can not attend in time.
This year they have turned out 15 times throughout Rutland, five of those here in Oakham.
Rutland Rotoract Family Support Centre, Supporting Families who have children with Special Needs seems a good project to support.
9. INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2013 – 2014 (Appendix C)
To consider a report and to make decisions as appropriate
10. ASSET REGISTER 2013 - 2014 (Appendix D)
To agree on the Council’s Asset Register for 2013 – 2014
11. SHORELINK BUS SERVICE (Appendix E)
To agree on possible involvement in the launch of the new Shorelink Bus Service
12. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To consider the following applications and to agree on any comments or
recommendations to be made to Rutland County Council
(i) 2013/0244/FUL Harlequin Group (on behalf of BT Plc)
Installation of 1 No. Openreach broadband cabinet
Gaol Street
(ii) 2013/0236/FUL Harlequin Group (on behalf of BT Plc)
Installation of 1 No. Openreach broadband cabinet
Catmose Street
(iii) APP/2013/0214 Mr Dave Goodrick
Construction of single storey extension to rear (north east) elevation of
dwellinghouse. Construction of pitched roof to existing garage with extension
to front and canopy above front door
34 Derwent Drive
(iv) APP/2013/0170 Gilbert & Thomas Estate Agents
Change of use from A1 retail to A2 Financial and Professional Services office
(Estate Agent)
4 Market Place
Richard White
Clerk to the Council
18th April 2013
