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FULL COUNCIL - Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 10.45 am
June 18, 2026 at 10:45 am FULL COUNCIL View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Isles of Scilly Council's Full Council meeting on Thursday, 18 June 2026, saw the approval of a mobile abattoir unit and the redevelopment of St Agnes Post Office and Stores, alongside the noting of the Local Planning Authority Monitoring Report. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Town Hall Redevelopment Project, where councillors debated and ultimately approved additional funding and a revised completion date.
The council granted planning permission for a small-scale mobile slaughter unit at Parting Carn Farm, St Mary's, intended to support the local farming economy and improve animal welfare. Permission was also granted for the demolition of the existing St Agnes Post Office and Stores and the construction of a replacement facility with a workers' dwelling, ensuring the continuation of an essential community service. The Local Planning Authority Monitoring Report for 2025-26 was noted and approved for publication, indicating that the local plan is generally performing well, though some policy refinements are needed.
A lengthy discussion took place regarding the Town Hall Redevelopment Project, with councillors agreeing to note the project update and delegate authority for additional grant applications. Crucially, they approved an uplift of up to £794,320 for the project, to be funded by prudential borrowing, acknowledging the significant cost overruns and programme delays but deeming full completion the most viable option. The council also approved the draft Annual Governance Statement for 2025-26 and the External Audit Plan for 2025-26. Decisions were made on a proposed lease for Unit 1 Gleaner, Porthcressa, St Mary's to Visit Scilly, and the Public Spaces Protection Order 2026 consultation results were approved with amendments. The Council performance summary and corporate risk register for quarter 4 2025/26 were noted, as was the acceptance of National Lottery Climate Action funding. Finally, the council reviewed the 4th Quarter 2025/26 Financial Performance Report, noting an overspend that would be funded by Exceptional Financial Support.
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