September 2026, which falls before the next scheduled meeting of the Council on Monday 28 September 2026.

RESOLVED: It was unanimously agreed that delegated authority be granted to the Town Clerk and Council Officers to progress the administration and implementation of the Over 70 Christmas Voucher Scheme 2026–27 in accordance with previous years' approved arrangements, noting that the scheme is due to commence on Monday 7 September 2026, prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Council on Monday 28 September 2026.

ACTION: JO/LB

11. London Road allotment irrigation Project

• a)a) To note the report provided by the Frodsham Town Allotment Association.

NOTED

• b)b) To agree action to be taken.

RESOLVED: It was agreed to defer decision pending outcome of grant funding applications.

12. Confidential matters

To note the report provided by the Town Clerk following disclosure of confidential matters by a member of the Council and approve the recommendations.

RESOLVED: The report was noted and it was agreed not to approve the recommendations from the Town Clerk contained within the report.

13. Finance

• a)To approve the Finance Report for May 2026.
• RESOLVED: The report was unanimously approved and signed.
• b)To approve the Finance Report for June 2026.
• RESOLVED: The report was approved by a vote of 9:2, it having been confirmed that the financial information was correctly coded and verified. The Chair declined to sign the report, citing concerns regarding the cash payment made to the compère and the subsequent reimbursement to a councillor following the Food & Drink Festival held on 13 June 2026. In accordance with the Council's procedures, the Vice Chair agreed to sign the report in place of the Chair. It was noted that the concerns of the Chair have been referred to the council's appointed independent internal auditor and findings will be reported at a subsequent full town council meeting. The Town Clerk provided a statement to the council.
• c)To note the Budget Report QTR1

NOTED

• a)a) To note that £150,000 was transferred to the CCLA investment account on 15/07/2026.

NOTED

• b)b) To note that the bank reconciliation checks as at 31st May 2026 were checked to bank statements and cashbook by Cllr Wood on 13/07/2026.

NOTED

• c)c) To note that the bank reconciliation checks as at 30th June 2026 were checked to bank statements and cashbook by Cllr Wood on 20/07/2026.

NOTED

• d)d) To appoint a councillor to carry out the bank reconciliation checks as at 31st July 2026.

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