Dover Town Council

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor P Verrill


733. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members present made no declarations of either personal or prejudicial interest.


734. MINUTES

The Committee considered the Minutes of the meeting held on 19th February 2008.

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 19th February 2008 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


735. COMMITTEE BUDGET

The Committee noted the latest draft out-turn against the Committee’s 2007/08 budget.


736. FAIRTRADE

The Committee noted the meeting notes of the FairTrade meeting held on the 19th February 2008 and the oral report from the FairTrade Steering Group Chairman.


737. ANIMAL AID

The Committee considered the letter dated 7th February 2008, from “Animal Aid”, concerning the adoption of the Animal Aid’s new Compassion Charter.

RESOLVED: a) That the letter be noted;

b) That the matter be passed to the Fairtrade Working Group for consideration;

c) That the Town Clerk be charged with seeking advice from the Mayor of London’s Office concerning humane methods of pigeon control.
738 PUBLIC/MEDIA RELATIONS

The Committee considered the letter dated 12th February 2008, from Kent Regional News and Media, concerning 150th anniversary of the “Dover Express” and the Town Clerk’s oral update concerning the planned Town Council’s newsletter.
RESOLVED: a) That the Town Clerk organise a meeting between the Chairmen accompanied by any Committee members who wished to attend, and the Editor of the “Dover Express”;
b) That the date of publication of the Town Council newsletter be rescheduled to incorporate the Mayor Making.


739. COUNCILLOR FORUM

The Committee considered the report from Councillor D. Hannent, concerning the second Councillor Forum, held on 13th March 2008.
RESOLVED: a) That the report be noted;
b) That the Proper Officer in consultation with the Committee Chairman be authorised to extend the contract for Telos Training, as required to complete the scheduled work;
c) That any such extensions be reported to the next meeting of the Committee.




The Chairman declared the meeting closed at 6.37 pm








Councillor Mrs J Tranter
CHAIRMAN