Full Council – 31st March 2025

The Town Council Meeting convened with apologies noted from Councillors Jeremy Cottam and Jay Lunn, alongside a late arrival from Councillor Jeff Brooks. The meeting confirmed the accuracy of the January 27 minutes. The Mayor delivered a report on recent community engagements, including events for the Chinese New Year and World Book Day, while the Deputy Mayor highlighted participation in mock trials and a volunteer fair. Minutes from various committees were approved, and an internal audit report revealed areas needing improvement, which prompted discussions on adopting a new Internal Control policy. The council addressed the management of Thatcham Youth charity following trustee resignations, recognising critical maintenance issues at the Moorside Community Centre. Updates from council surgeries and council representatives appointed to various organisations were shared, along with district councillor reports.

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – 00:06
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – 00:20
3. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME – 00:29
4. MINUTES – 00:41
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR – 01:50
6. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES – 14:44
7. INTERIM INTERNAL AUDIT 2024/25 – 16:18
8. INTERNAL CONTROL POLICY – 22:02
9. NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT 2023/24
10. TRUSTEESHIP OF THATCHAM YOUTH CHARITY – 33:24
11. REPORTS – 52:29