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Summary

The council meeting focused on various community and administrative concerns, including the renewal of a leisure management contract, financial monitoring, and the future of a local theatre. Decisions were made regarding these issues, with discussions reflecting both financial prudence and community interests.

  1. Novello Theatre Sale: The council debated the sale of the Novello Theatre to the community. Advocates argued for a lower sale price to facilitate community ownership and preserve the theatre's cultural value. Opponents stressed the need to adhere to financial best practices and legal obligations for asset disposal. The decision to proceed with the sale at the appraised value was made, emphasizing the council's fiscal responsibilities while allowing a period for community fundraising.

  2. Leisure Management Contract Renewal: The council decided to initiate procurement for a new leisure management contract starting April 2025, following a review of VAT implications on such contracts. The decision was based on the importance of maintaining community health facilities and the financial benefits they bring. There was a consensus on the need for careful contract length consideration to avoid past pitfalls of overly lengthy agreements.

  3. Financial Monitoring Report: The council reviewed the Month 11 financial monitoring report, noting an overspend and discussing the implications for future budgets. Concerns were raised about historical financial mismanagement and the need for robust financial oversight. The decision to accept the report included a commitment to improve financial practices and transparency.

  4. Lease Renewal at York House: The council approved the renewal of a lease for office space at York House. The decision was straightforward, with the lease terms similar to the existing ones and a short rent-free period as an incentive for the tenant. This decision was uncontroversial and was made to ensure continued income from the property.

Surprisingly, the meeting revealed significant historical financial oversight issues, prompting a call for stringent reviews and reconciliations of financial statements and practices. This underscored a broader theme of rectifying past administrative oversights.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Simon Werner
Councillor Simon Werner  Leader of the Council, Leader of Liberal Democrat Group and Cabinet Member for Community Partnerships and Maidenhead •  Liberal Democrats •  Pinkneys Green
Profile image for Councillor Lynne Jones
Councillor Lynne Jones  Deputy Leader of the Council, Deputy Leader Local Independents and Cabinet Member for Finance •  Independent - Old Windsor Residents' Association •  Old Windsor
Profile image for Councillor Richard Coe
Councillor Richard Coe  Cabinet Member for Household & Regulatory Services •  Liberal Democrats •  Riverside
Profile image for CouncillorJoshua Reynolds
CouncillorJoshua Reynolds  Liberal Democrats •  Furze Platt
Profile image for Councillor Catherine del Campo
Councillor Catherine del Campo  Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health & Housing Services •  Liberal Democrats •  Furze Platt
Profile image for Councillor Adam Bermange
Councillor Adam Bermange  Cabinet Member for Planning, Governance & Asset Management •  Liberal Democrats •  Boyn Hill
Profile image for Councillor Karen Davies
Councillor Karen Davies  Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Biodiversity & Windsor Town Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Clewer East
Profile image for Councillor Amy Tisi
Councillor Amy Tisi  Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Windsor •  Liberal Democrats •  Clewer East
Profile image for Councillor Geoff Hill
Councillor Geoff Hill  Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport & Customer Service Centre •  Independent •  Oldfield
Oran Norris-Browne
Stephen Evans
Lin Ferguson
Elizabeth Griffiths
Andrew Durrant
Elaine Browne
Kevin McDaniel
Profile image for CouncillorMaureen Hunt
CouncillorMaureen Hunt  Conservatives •  Hurley and Walthams
Profile image for Councillor Helen Price
Councillor Helen Price  Corporate Social Responsibility Champion •  Independent •  Clewer and Dedworth East
Profile image for Councillor Mark Wilson
Councillor Mark Wilson  Cabinet Member for Corporate Services •  Liberal Democrats •  Eton and Castle
Profile image for Councillor Julian Sharpe
Councillor Julian Sharpe  Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservatives •  Ascot and Sunninghill
Profile image for Councillor Sayonara Luxton
Councillor Sayonara Luxton  Conservatives •  Sunningdale and Cheapside
Profile image for Councillor David Buckley
Councillor David Buckley  Reform UK •  Datchet, Horton and Wraysbury
Profile image for CouncillorGenevieve Gosling
CouncillorGenevieve Gosling  Conservatives •  Sunningdale and Cheapside
Lyn Hitchinson
Ian Brazier-Dubber
Alysse Strachan
Becky Hatch
Michael Shepherd

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