Strategy Committee Meeting – Wednesday 10 June

Redenhall with Harleston Town Council – Strategy Committee

Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 6:00pm – Small Meeting Room 

After item 6 the meeting is confidential due to the strategic and commercially sensitive nature of the matters under discussion. In accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the press and public will be excluded.

All outcomes and decisions will be recorded and made publicly available. Any final proposals will be referred to the appropriate committee or Full Council for formal decision-making. These discussions will take place in the public domain and will include the opportunity for public participation through an open forum.

In accordance with Standing Orders, councillors’ contributions shall not exceed 5 minutes without the consent of the Chair.

Where agenda items cannot be completed within the time available, the Council may, by resolution or at the direction of the Chair, defer any remaining business to a future meeting.
 

  • To elect the Chair of the Committee.
  • To elect the Vice-Chair of the Committee.
  • To receive and consider apologies for absence.
  • To receive any declarations of interest in items on the agenda.
  • To approve the minutes of the previous Strategy Committee meeting.
  • To agree the Terms of Reference for the Committee.
  • To resolve that the meeting moves into confidential session
  • To review questions raised at the Annual Town Meeting and agree formal responses.
  • To agree a councillor and delegated officer to review the risk register and report back.
  • To receive an update on Briars Wood and to agree terms of reference for delegated officers to progress the matter.
  • To receive an update on the Gym & Leisure Facilities tender, including finance costs (including staff costs), and to agree terms of reference for delegated officers to progress the matter.
  • To discuss new community-building initiatives, including the HIP – Corn Exchange event, and to agree terms of reference for delegated officers to progress the matter.
  • To agree that a delegated officer attend an exploratory meeting with the Football Club and report back on possible proposals.
  • To consider recommending that officers explore the feasibility, viability and cost of allowing local charities to manage future car boot sales, and report back to Full Council.
  • To discuss the car parking strategy and agree any appropriate next steps.
  • To discuss Recreation Ground leases, including new agreements and renewals, and to instruct delegated officers to progress the matter, including contacting the Harleston Shed Committee regarding details of their proposed lease.
  • Date of Next Meeting – The next meeting of the Strategy Committee will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Signed:
Mrs Clare Crane
Town Clerk

Dated: 05 June 2026