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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)

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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.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor John Peacock
Councillor John Peacock Councillor for St Mary's + Lead Member for Environment, Environmental Services and Climate Change Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Tim Dean
Councillor Tim Dean Councillor for St Mary's + Lead Member for Housing & Corporate Estate + Chairman of Licensing Committee Independent St Mary's
Russell Ashman
Profile image for Councillor Dan Marcus
Councillor Dan Marcus Councillor for St Mary's + Vice Chairman of Council Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Mrs Fran Grottick
Councillor Mrs Fran Grottick Councillor for St Marys Independent St Mary's
Nicola Stinson
Profile image for Councillor Robert Francis
Councillor Robert Francis Councillor for St Mary's + Lead Member for Economy, Tourism & Transport Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Joel Williams
Councillor Joel Williams Councillor for St Mary's + Chairman of Council + Lead Member for Children Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Alex Sandford
Councillor Alex Sandford Councillor for Bryher Independent Bryher
Lia Musto-Shinton
Profile image for Councillor Harry Legg
Councillor Harry Legg Councillor for St Agnes Independent St Agnes
Profile image for Councillor Euan Rodger
Councillor Euan Rodger Councillor for St Mary's + Isles of Scilly Member of Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Panel Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Guy
Councillor Andrew Guy Councillor for St Mary's and Chairman of the IFCA Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Steve Sims
Councillor Steve Sims Councillor for St Mary's + Chairman of Audit, Governance & Standards Committee Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Stuart Nixon
Councillor Stuart Nixon Councillor for St Mary's + Lead member for Finance, Governance, Risk and Performance and Corporate Services + Vice-Chairman of Audit, Governance & Standards Committee Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Robert Dorrien-Smith
Councillor Robert Dorrien-Smith Councillor for Tresco Independent Tresco
Profile image for Councillor Lynn Blackwell
Councillor Lynn Blackwell Councillor for St Mary's + Lead Member for Planning & Regulatory Services Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Mrs Avril Mumford
Councillor Mrs Avril Mumford Councillor for St Mary's + Lead Member for Adults + Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee Independent St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Geoff White
Councillor Geoff White Councillor for St Martins + Vice-Chairman of Scrutiny Committee Independent St Martins
Lisa Walton

Topics

External Audit Plan for 2025-26 Annual Governance Statement for 2025-26 Local Planning Authority Monitoring Report for 2025-26 Public Spaces Protection Order 2026 Climate Action Town Hall Redevelopment Project redevelopment of St Agnes Post Office and Stores Affordable Housing Visit Scilly Air Quality

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-Jun-2026 10.45 FULL COUNCIL.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-Jun-2026 10.45 FULL COUNCIL.pdf
Supplement Pack A - Item 18 Town Hall Redevelopment Project update 18th-Jun-2026 10.45 FULL COUN.pdf

Minutes

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes 21052026 FULL COUNCIL.pdf
Minutes 29052026 FULL COUNCIL.pdf
P-26-032 Committee Report.pdf
AGS 25-26.pdf
Council of the Isles of Scilly Audit Plan 25-26.pdf
Appendix B Islands Partnership_Articles of Association_as adopted 221013.pdf
Appendix B summary of Grant Funding Outcomes and Outputs March 2026.pdf
4th Quarter 25-26 Finance report.pdf
P-26-034 Committee Report.pdf
Draft AGS Report.pdf
Code of Governance.pdf
Audit Plan 2025-26.pdf
Appendix A Visit Scilly infographic 2025.pdf
Appendix A - Proposed Public Spaces Protection Order 2026.pdf
Appendix C - PSPO Questionnaire Responses 2026.pdf
Report Q4 Performance and Risk.pdf
Appendix A Q4 performance data.pdf
Appendix B Corporate Risk Register.pdf
Climate Action Fund.pdf
Appendix A Draft Locally Led Climate Resilience Partnership Agreement.pdf
Report V1 Clean.pdf
Appendix C Project Evaluation Report.pdf
PART 2 SHEET.pdf
Schedule of Delegated Planning Applications.pdf
AMR 2026 Committee Report.pdf
Unit 1 Gleaner Council Report.pdf
2026 Commitee Report - Public Spaces Protection Order PSPO 2026 Report.pdf
Appendix B - Schedules and Maps_new map.pdf
Appendix A Summary of Council reports and decisions -with links.pdf
Appendix A AMR2026.pdf