To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. 

See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, please see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

Members are reminded to declare the nature of the interest and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it’s the Members’ responsibility to declare any interests form and to update their register of interest form as required by the Code.

If in doubt as to the nature of your interest, you are advised to seek advice prior to the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services

None were declared.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 15^th September, 2021.

That the unrestricted minutes of the Board meeting held on 15^th September 2021 be approved and the Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record of proceedings.

Trustees received a report that provided an updates on the KGFT activities and financial information in accordance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.  The report (i) asks for permission for the current auditors to be appointed to audit the 2020-21 accounts; and (ii) includes an update on the submission of the financial and annual reports to the Charity Commission.

In addition, the Trustees received (a) an update report for 2021-22 and financial overview for 2021-22; and (b) an update on the transfer of funds from Fields in Trust and that permission should be granted from KGFT to the Council and leaseholders for right of way road access from Haverfield Road to the Mile End Climbing Wall.  The main points of the discussion maybe summarised as follows:

The Board noted the update on the submission of the audited accounts and annual reports for 2018-19 and 2019-20.

The Board granted permission to appoint Arnold Hill & Co LLP to audit the accounts for 2020-21.

The Board noted an update on the current financial position and activity update for 2021-22 [Appendices 1 and 2].

The Board noted the update on transfer of funds from Fields in Trust to support new 5-a-side pitches and improvements in Stepney Green.

The Board granted permission for Tower Hamlets Council, and appointed leaseholders, to have right of way over the access road (Haverfield Road) to the Mile End Park Climbing Wall. A map of the access road is provided. [Appendix 3].

RESOLVED

That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of the Section Two business on the grounds that it contained information defined as Exempt in Part 3 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972.

To consider any items that the Chair considers to be urgent.

Nil items.