STROUD HOUSE
30 GLOUCESTER ROAD
ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE HR9 5LE

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TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FULL COUNCIL MEETING HELD
ON MONDAY, 14 JANUARY 2008

TTo agree the Minutes of the meeting held on Monday, 14 January and the Mayor to sign the Minutes as a true record of the meeting .

TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 8 JANUARY 2008

To receive, consider and take any action on a report from the Chairman of the meeting held on Tuesday, 8 January 2008.

TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AMENITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY 2008

To receive, consider and take any action on a report from the Chairman of the meeting held on Thursday, 24 January 2008.

CORRESPONDENCE

i) Jonathan Preece - Rent Review, 7 High Street
ii) Communities and Local Government - Consultation on orders and regulations to the conduct of Local Authority Members in England
iii) Audit Commission - Appointment of external auditor
iv) Herefordshire Council, Steve Burgess, Transport planning - Transport Asset Management Plan, Consultation
v) Herefordshire Council, Electoral Registration Services - Parish Council Election Costs, 3rd May 20
vi) Herefordshire Council - news release on Schools Review

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PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

Community First - Newsline

INVOICES PAID/TO BE PAID

To approve payment of the attached list of invoices

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BUDGET REPORT, BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS BALANCES

To receive the balance sheet, budget report and account balances

NOTICES OF MOTION

The following notice is presented by Cllr Dr J Roberts
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'This Council notes the concerns expressed by retailers and residents of the Town that the shopping experience in Ross on Wye is perceived by some to be inferior to other market towns. We believe this perception to be mistaken and that Ross offers a rich diversity of shops, goods and services to consumers.

We recognise and endorse the efforts made by the Planning Committee to reduce the negative impact of empty shops and inharmonious shop fronts.

We recognise the need to for increased promotion of the Town and its retailers and note that ethical trading is the fastest growing retail sector in the UK. Ross on Wye has a well deserved reputation for imaginative and dynamic social enterprises such as Enviroability. However, we believe that the efforts of mainstream businesses within the Town to respond to the social and environmental challenges of the twenty first century have been less well publicised and this is a lost opportunity.

We therefore resolve to commission a student placement to survey the opinion and practices of retailers in the Town on the potential of ethical trading to promote the town and its retail sector and, if warranted, produce a Directory and/or website to publicise the many worthy activities already underway whilst encouraging new initiatives.'

The following notice is presented by Councillor C Bartrum:

'This Council notes that the Local Development Plan Core Strategy is currently under consultation. We urge that the Strategy take into account the potential of Ross on Wye for sustainable economic growth which will contribute to wealth generation within Herefordshire whilst increasing the quality of life within the Town and the HR9 area.:

This potential is due in large part to the excellent transport links enjoyed by the Town and the high environmental quality of the Town and its environs, recognised by AONB status. This Council will support initiatives to develop this potential, recognising that a planned and integrated approach to improved infrastructure is most likely to succeed in attracting forward looking and environmentally sustainable businesses to locate within the area.'

Signed

Town Clerk

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

To sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday, 8 January 2008..

Signed

Town Clerk