Full council

Council meeting, 15 October 2026

Council Chamber, County Hall · 6:30 pm to 8:52 pm · 7 of 7 members present

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Draft, for approval on 29 October

1
Opening and declarations
The Council Chair opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. No apologies. The member for Ellery Cross declared an interest in item 4 as a library volunteer and did not vote on it.
2
Public speaking
Six residents spoke: three on the Hollin Brook culvert, two in favour of later library hours, and one asking for a crossing outside the Wexmouth school. The Chair asked officers to reply to the crossing request in writing within 14 days.
3
Hollin Brook culvert repair
The Director of Roads reported a cracked culvert under the C14. Council approved an emergency repair of up to $186,000 from the roads contingency.
4
Library late opening trial
Council approved weekday opening until 7 pm at Harl's Ferry library for six months, paid for by moving two posts from Saturday mornings.
5
Winter gritting routes
The new routes add the Brannock Hill school lane to the first-priority network. Noted, no vote needed.
6
Questions and close
Two questions from members on Ferry Lane flood levels were answered. The meeting closed at 8:52 pm.

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