Minutes of the Community, Communications and New Projects Committee Meeting

 held at 6pm on 13^th August 2026

at Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Hall

PRESENT: Cllr Michaela Daniels (Chair), Cllr Jason Adshead, Cllr Nick Hill                    

The business to be transacted will be as follows:

27/264        To receive any apologies for absence
No apologies for absence were received. Councillors Mike Chantler, Tony Dales, Melissa Drabble & Chris Williams were absent.

27/265        To make any declarations of interest
Cllr Michaela Daniels declared an interest in agenda item 27/275 regarding the £10 Festival as she is a business owner in the town.

27/266        To determine which items if any, from the agenda should be taken with the public excluded. If the Committee decides to exclude the public, it will be necessary to pass a resolution in the following terms: “to consider a resolution under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 s1 to exclude members of the press and public in order to discuss item number …” These items will then be discussed with the press and public excluded.
No items were identified.

27/267        To agree any variations of order of business
No variations to the order of business.

27/268        Public Participation – up to 10 minutes will be made available for members of the public to raise matters relevant to the business of the Parish Council
No members of the public were present.

27/269        To approve the minutes of the Committee’s meeting of 2nd July 2026 & 16th July 2026
Both sets of minutes were approved.

 Updates on previous minutes

Minute 27/123 Purchase of bleed kits. The SOP needs additional information such as actual costings. Cllr Michaela Daniels wondered whether we should be working with Police and/or Ambulance Service. She is going to make contact.

Minute 27/125 Parish Noticeboards. Cllr Michaela Daniels’ report identifies a need for a new Noticeboard at Dove Holes. A budget line and location are required. Action: Clerk.

Minute 27/126 Purchase of football goal posts and nets. The preferred items are out of stock. Alternative suppliers are being sought.

Minute 27/178 Contribution towards Main Street Christmas Trees.  Awaiting confirmation of budget line from Clerk.

Minute 27/179 Parish Council Community Awards.  Budget line 1141 (£1,500). Check pre-election period of sensitivity rules to determine whether the event can be held in February 2027. Action: Cllr Nick Hill

27/270        Motion from Amenities Committee

27/169 To receive update – Allotment waiting lists

Members were updated by the Assistant Clerk on the current waiting list for the Leys & Dove Holes allotment sites.

It was agreed to request the CC & NP Committee advertises the allotments.
A newsletter will be created to promote availability and benefits of having an allotment. This will be supported through engagement by the Amenities Committee with the allotment holders from the Leys and Dove Holes sites.27/271        Motion – Cllr Michaela Daniels

Councillor Community Engagement and Team-Building Calendar

Following the success of the police walkabout, where councillors had the opportunity to engage positively with each other, local officers and members of the community, Cllr Michaela Daniels proposed that the Committee develops an annual calendar of activities for councillors to attend together.

This could include community walkabouts, visits to local groups and facilities, informal engagement events, training opportunities and appropriate team building exercises.

The aim would be to improve councillor communication, strengthen working relationships, increase visibility within the community and provide more opportunities to hear directly from residents or partner agencies.

Proposed resolution:

That the Committee agrees to develop and maintain a calendar of community engagement, partnership networking and team building activities for councillors, with suggested dates and activities brought back to a future meeting for consideration.
Resolved: Motion carried. Cllr Michaela Daniels will prepare an initial list of activities, to which other councillors will be invited to contribute.

27/272        Motion – Cllr Michaela Daniels

Christmas lights switch-on is scheduled for Friday 20 November 2026.

1.   Considers holding an accompanying event at the Town Hall if the Market Place remains unavailable or unsuitable.

2.   Agrees to begin planning the Council’s involvement in the event, including the venue, activities, entertainment, community participation, refreshments, publicity, budget and allocation of responsibilities.

3.   Requests that an initial event plan be considered by the committee.

An alternative venue (Townend) and budget Line are to be identified. Action Cllr Michaela Daniels.

27/273        Motion – Cllr Michaela Daniels

That the Community, Communications & New Projects (CC&NP) Committee agrees to set a provisional date for the Community Awards Ceremony and establish a planning timetable, including the formation of a small working group if required, to oversee the organisation, nominations, promotion and delivery of the event.

Reason

To allow sufficient time to plan and deliver a well-organised Community Awards Ceremony that recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and businesses within the parish.
It was agreed to create a working group to organise and deliver the event and undertake fundraising activities. Action: Cllrs Michaela Daniels and Nick Hill.

27/274        Motion – Cllr Daniels

To create a social media and communications strategy
Agreed to carry out research regarding existing policy & strategy and bring back to next CC&NP meeting. Cllr Daniels & Cllr Hill to action

27/275        Motion – Cllr Adshead

That Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council agrees to provide sponsorship of £500 to the Chapel-en-le-Frith Business Association towards the delivery of the Chapel-en-le-Frith £10 Festival.

The Council recognises that the festival is intended to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally, increase footfall within the town centre, support the local economy and promote Chapel-en-le-Frith as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

The funding is subject to:

a.   the Chapel-en-le-Frith Business Association confirming the proposed use of the funding;

b.   the Council’s contribution being used towards the organisation, promotion and delivery of the festival rather than the operating costs of individual businesses;

c.   the Parish Council being acknowledged as an event sponsor on appropriate publicity and promotional material;

d.   a short report being provided to the Council following the festival outlining participation, attendance, and the overall success of the event.

The Clerk is authorised to identify the appropriate statutory power and budget heading and release the funding once the above requirements have been met.

Deferred to an Extraordinary Meeting of the CC&NP Committee to be held on Thursday 20^th August at 6:00pm

27/276        To agree Committee meeting dates for the remainder of the year

·         10th September 2026

·         8th October 2026

·         12th November 2026

·         10th December 2026

There being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting closed.