Morley Town Council

29/10/2026

MORLEY TOWN COUNCIL
COMMUNITY SUPPORT COMMITTEE MEETING
TO BE HELD AT MORLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, ZION CHAPEL, MERLYN REES AVENUE, MORLEY LS27 9SL
THURSDAY, 5th NOVEMBER 2026 AT 7.00 PM

AGENDA

To Record Attendance

To receive apologies for absence given in advance of the meeting


To consider the approval of the reasons given for absence


Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Interests
Any Councillor who has an interest in any matter for decision, or who has had discussions/been lobbied about any item, should declare the item, the nature of their interest, etc

Members are reminded about the recent advice from the Monitoring Officer

"You will also be aware that it is a personal responsibility (and decision for) each Member to determine whether they have an interest that needs to be declared (or not) at each meeting they attend, noting that a failure to register and/ or disclose a DPI without reasonable excuse is a criminal offence, as is participating in a matter in respect of which a Member has a DPI."

To approve ‘draft’ Minutes of the Meeting held on 3rd September 2026 and the Extraordinary Meeting held on 30th September (copies attached)


To consider major events
To receive an update on the Lantern Festival and consider any actions needed
To receive an update on preparations for the Christmas lights event and consider any actions necessary


To consider and, where appropriate, approve Grant Applications and to consider and approve any actions arising from previous applications
Update, discussions, and decisions on Grants awarded (copy to follow)
To note the receipt of the Expenditure Sheet 2026 from Morley Marching Bands Grant awarded 2026 (copy attached)

To approve item(s) of expenditure, as follows:-
Invoice dated 18/9/26 from Leeds City Council for £99.25 (exc VAT) re. Yorkshire Day TTRO costs

Invoice dated 29/9/26 from Blachere Illumination UK Ltd for £4,300.00 (exc VAT) re. 2nd instalment of yr 1 of 2 yr hire

To note the date and time of the next meeting as 14th January 2027 at 7 pm

Rachel Pickles

Town Clerk

29/10/26

29/10/2026

Agenda for Audit Committee

29/10/2026

Agenda for Finance Committee meeting next week

21/10/2026

06/10/2026

24/09/2026

MORLEY TOWN COUNCIL

EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT COMMITTEE MEETING

TO BE HELD AT MORLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, ZION CHAPEL, MERLYN REES AVENUE, MORLEY LS27 9SL

WEDNESDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 7.00 PM

AGENDA

1. To Record Attendance

2. To receive apologies for absence given in advance of the meeting

3. To consider the approval of the reasons given for absence

4. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Interests

Any Councillor who has an interest in any matter for decision, or who has had discussions/been lobbied about any item, should declare the item, the nature of their interest etc

Members are reminded about the recent advice from the Monitoring Officer

You will also be aware that it is a personal responsibility (and decision for) each Member to determine whether they have an interest that needs to be declared (or not) at each meeting they attend, noting that a failure to register and/ or disclose a DPI without reasonable excuse is a criminal offence, as is participating in a matter in respect of which a Member has a DPI.""

5. Lantern Festival 2026

In view of the inability to secure sufficient volunteers to run the event safely this year, the council will cancel Lantern Festival 2026

Background

28 May 2026

Lantern Festival Members discussed arrangements for the Lantern Festival and noted that the Alexandra Hall in the Town Hall was unlikely to be available as the venue. Cllr Irving agreed to raise the possibility of using the Morleian Room at the next Town Deal meeting. It was RESOLVED that the Lantern Festival be held on Thursday, 29th October 2026, with an approved budget of £2,000.

2 July 2026

To receive an update on preparations for the Lantern Festival and consider any actions needed. The date of the event had previously been agreed as Thursday, 29/10/26

The venue was discussed, and it was agreed to approach the sports centre to see if they have rooms available and what the costs would be

In previous years, Councillors have been responsible for the organisation of the event, and it was said in the meeting that Cllr Irving may have expressed an interest. Cllr Edwards said she would help with the organisation

Events of this nature must comply with legislation, and despite a number of requests made by Cllr Irving, there have not been sufficient volunteers from the Council to run the event safely. The committee is therefore asked to consider cancellation of the event, and to delegate to the clerks the authority to contact the Sports Centre & DJ/Entertainer to inform them of this and that the clerks have delegated authority to pay any cancellation fees incurred

6. To note the date and time of the next meeting as 18th November 2026 at 7 pm

Simon Kimberley, Community Support Committee Chair 24/9/26

24/07/2026

MORLEY TOWN COUNCIL
HIGHWAYS, TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 29th JULY 2026 AT 7.00 PM
MORLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, ZION CHAPEL, MERLYN REES AVENUE, MORLEY LS27 9SL

Please note - people attending must not park in the adjoining car park of Haydn Court - this is a private car park for residents only. There is adequate parking in Morrisons Car Park or in the parking bays outside Morley Elderly Action in Wesley Street. Haydn Court car park should also not be used for drivers 'dropping off' passengers using the side entrance path - they should walk the few yards from Wesley Street.

A G E N D A

1. To record attendance

2. To receive apologies for absence given in advance of the meeting

3. To consider the approval of the reasons given for absence

4. Declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Interests
To receive any declarations of interest not already declared under the Council’s Code of Conduct or a member’s Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

5. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 17th June 2026

6. To receive updates for note as follows: -
(i) Climate Emergency
(ii) Horticulture
(iii) The activities of the Morley in Bloom group

7. Queen Street Pedestrianised Area and Commercial Street Schemes – Briefing Note and Final Plans
Members are asked to consider the briefing note and final plans for the Queen Street Pedestrianised Area and Commercial Street Schemes

The Committee is invited to discuss the proposed works, including the anticipated programme and timescale for delivery, and to consider whether the Town Council should issue a public notice to inform residents, businesses and other stakeholders of the forthcoming works and expected timescales.

8. Review of Committee Asset Audits – SIDs, Benches, Trees, Waste Bins and Grit Bins

To receive an update on the progress of the Committee's asset audits and to consider any further action required.

The Committee is asked to:

i) Receive an update on the audit work completed to date
ii) Identify any outstanding audit work and consider whether any further audits are necessary or proportionate
iii) Review how audit findings are being recorded and determine whether the current method of record-keeping is appropriate
iv) Allocate any outstanding audit tasks to Members, where required

9. Review of the Town Council Bench Asset Register and Maintenance Programme

To review the Town Council's bench asset register and consider maintenance and repair priorities for the forthcoming year
The Committee is asked to:

i) Receive an update on the Town Deal bench replacement programme and consider its implications for Town Council-owned benches
ii) Receive an update on the temporary repairs ("quick fixes") to the Queen Street bench(es)
iii) Review the Town Council's bench asset register and consider whether it should be updated to include any benches that have been transferred to, or adopted by, the Town Council from Leeds City Council
iv) Consider allocating funding for bench repairs and maintenance during the forthcoming financial year.

10. The date and time of the next meeting was agreed at the Annual Council meeting as 7 pm, Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Rachel Pickles
Town Clerk
23/7/2026

09/07/2026

MEETING OF MORLEY TOWN COUNCIL
TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 15th JULY 2026 AT 7.00 PM
MORLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, ZION CHAPEL,
MERLYN REES AVENUE, MORLEY LS27 9SL

Please note - people attending must not park in the adjoining car park of Haydn Court - this is a private car park for residents only. There is adequate parking in Morrisons Car Park or in the parking bays outside Morley Elderly Action in Wesley Street. Haydn Court car park should also not be used for drivers dropping off passengers using the side entrance path - they should walk the few yards from Wesley Street.

A G E N D A

1. To record attendance

2. To receive apologies for absence given in advance of the meeting

3. To consider the approval of reasons given for absence

4. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Interests
To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-18 of the Members’ Code of Conduct. Also to declare any other significant interests which the member wishes to declare in the public interest, in accordance with paragraphs 19 to 20 of the Members’ Code of Conduct

5. To Receive Public Questions

6. To approve the Minutes of the Annual Full Council Meeting held on 20th May 2026 and the Minutes of the last Full Council meeting held on 24th June 2026 (copies attached)

7. To receive ‘draft’ Minutes for the Finance, General Purposes & Strategic Committee meeting held on 16th June 2026 (copy attached)

8. To receive ‘draft’ Minutes for the Highways, Transportation and Environment Committee meeting held on 17th June 2026 (copy to follow)

9. To receive ‘draft’ Minutes of the Community Support Committee meeting held on 2nd July 2026 (copy attached)

To consider the Committee's recommendation and formally approve the continuation of the Council's Christmas lights provision with Blachere Illuminations, the Council's supplier for the past three years, following the expiry of the existing contract.

Members are asked to consider and approve acceptance of the supplier's offer for a two- year contract extension at £14,758 per annum (excluding VAT)

10. Civic Regalia Valuation and Appointment of Jeweller
To approve the valuation of the Council's civic regalia and note that, once submitted for valuation, the regalia will be retained by the appointed jeweller for a period of time to enable the work to be completed.
The Clerk will provide a report to Council on the two jewellers who have responded. These are the company who previously valued the regalia, and a company in Leeds suggested by Leeds CC. Members are asked to review the information and appoint a jeweller to undertake the valuation of the civic regalia, and delegate authority to the Clerks to take all necessary steps to implement the Council's decision, including instructing the appointed jeweller, arranging the collection and return of the regalia, and completing any associated administrative requirements.

Rachel Pickles Town Clerk 9/7/26