Ipswich City Council
Community and Sport Committee - 19 May 2026 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Finance and Governance Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee
The committee dealt only with leave of absence motions and confirmation of the previous minutes, with no substantive community or sport business considered.
Decisions
- Leave of absence granted for Mayor Teresa Harding
The committee approved a leave of absence for Mayor Teresa Harding for the 19 May 2026 meeting.
No direct service impact; this was an administrative attendance matter. - Leave of absence granted for Councillor Jacob Madsen
The committee approved a leave of absence for Councillor Jacob Madsen for the 19 May 2026 meeting.
No direct service impact; this was an administrative attendance matter. - Previous minutes confirmed
The minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 21 April 2026 were confirmed.
Routine procedural step with no new policy or service change.
Discussion
- Procedural meeting only
The meeting opened, granted two leaves of absence, and confirmed prior minutes; no officers' reports, notices of motion, matters arising, or general business were dealt with.
Residents should not expect any new community or sport decisions from this meeting.
Extract
19 MAY 2026 COMMUNITY AND SPORT COMMITTEE NO. 2026(04)] of 3 COMMUNITY AND SPORT COMMITTEE NO. 2026(04) 19 MAY 2026 REPORT In the absence of Councillor Jacob Madsen (Chairperson), Councillor Pye Augustine (Deputy Chairperson) chaired the meeting COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillors Pye Augustine (Deputy Chairperson); Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Councillors Marnie Doyle, Andrew Antoniolli (via audio-link), David Martin and Jim Madden COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Mayor Teresa Harding and Councillor Jacob Madsen (Chairperson) OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong) and Te...