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Cllr Philip Mitchell opened Wadebridge Town Council’s Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 19 May 2021 as the outgoing Mayor.  Phil was elected to the Town Council in the 2017 elections and has worked tirelessly for the town from the very start.  Phil is known for his hard work and commitment on the Neighbourhood Plan – always trying to move it forward in a positive way.  As Mayor, Phil represented the Town Council, along with his wife and Mayoress Cllr Louise Mitchell, at many events and functions and has forged good working partnerships with many neighbouring parishes over the years.  Phil and Louise have been Mayor and Mayoress of Wadebridge for the past 3 years and Members thanked them for the commitment, especially over the past year which has proved a very difficult time for everyone. Phil has ensured that he has continued to represent the town in that time and has worked hard with the Clerk to ensure the Town Council has stayed open and able to offer as many services to the town as possible.  Members and staff thank Phil and Louise for their hard work over the past several years and are very pleased that they have decided to remain as Town Councillors for the foreseeable future.

PUBLIC TOILETS - EARLY CLOSURE

The Town Council’s Public Toilets (The Platt & Egloshayle) will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday 25th May 2021 for maintenance works.

Plans are in place to reopen the public toilets without restrictions on Wednesday 26th May 2021.

Wadebridge Town Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.

PUBLIC TOILETS

Wadebridge Town Council is sad and shocked to once again report the misuse of the public toilets.  The images in this report are from the gents facility located on The Platt and clearly show what some members of the public think is appropriate use of public toilets.

Town council staff welcome feedback, constructive criticism and even complaints from members of the public with regard to all of the facilities we look after on behalf of the town council – we cannot rectify problems or make improvements unless we know what is wrong or how the public feel about a facility.

With regards to public toilets, it is not always possible, or appropriate, to apply some of the ideas suggested but, staff will always act quickly to rectify problems we are notified of.  Unfortunately, in some cases this does mean the closure of a facility until it is possible to fully address the problem. 

However, we would respectfully remind the public that mindless misuse of the public toilets does result in additional works being necessary and that, ultimately, this is at the expense of Wadebridge parishioners.

Moving forwards, and in accordance with the Government’s road map, plans are in place to fully reopen all of the town council’s public toilets from Wednesday 26 May 2021. Again, we would remind all users that facilities can only remain open if they are used appropriately and not misused or abused.

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COVID Secure Measures for Annual Council meeting taking place on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 6pm:

ALL ATTENDEES:

In accordance with Social Distancing guidance and the Council’s risk assessment there is a limit on the number of people who can be seated in the Main Hall. For this meeting, this number is 22. When this number of people is reached no further admittance can be permitted to the Town Hall unless someone leaves the meeting.

The windows of the Town Hall will remain open for the duration of the meeting. Please ensure you wear warm clothing.

Please use the QR code (NHS Covid-19 app) to check in. If you do not have this facility please use the signing in sheets available – you will be asked to provide your full name, a contact phone number or e-mail address or postal address and your arrival and departure times. Signing in sheets will be retained for 21 days in accordance with government guidance.

On entering the Town Hall your temperature will be checked by the Caretaker. Anyone with a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or above will be refused entry.

Please use Hand Sanitiser as you enter the Town Hall.

It is recommended that you take a lateral flow test before you attend the meeting – please only attend the meeting if you have a negative test result.

Please do not come to the meeting if you have symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 such as a new continuous cough, fever or loss of taste or smell or if you have come into contact with someone with coronavirus or coronavirus symptoms. Please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for more information.

Masks must be worn when entering and leaving the Town Hall.

Toilets are not available for use at any time.

Please do not stand to speak – please remain seated at all times.

Please ensure social distancing is adhered to at all times.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC:
Members of the public please keep masks on at all times unless addressing the Council in public participation.

COUNCILLORS:

Councillors can remove masks when seated.

Egloshayle Toilets will be closed on the dates below for maintenance works:

• Disabled Toilet – from Monday 17^th May
• Ladies – From Tuesday 18^th May
• Gents – Already closed but upon completion of the works will be open as normal.

We expect all of the toilets to re-open as normal from Wednesday 19^th May.

 Wadebridge Town Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.