Venue: Civic Suite, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street, Huntingdon PE29 3TN
Contact: Ms C Deller, Democratic Services Manager, Tel No 01480 388007/e-mail: Christine.Deller@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
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PRAYER Minutes: The Reverend A Milton, Rector of All Saints and St. Mary’s, Huntingdon opened the meeting with Prayer. |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: To bring her term of office to a close, Councillor Mrs Boddington described to Members the events she had attended on behalf of the Council since the last meeting.
The Chairman also advised the Council that she had received an apology from former Councillor C R Hyams in respect of his conduct at the last meeting and letters from her nominated charities expressing their thanks for her contributions over the past two years.
Councillor Mrs Boddington also read to the Council the content of a letter of appreciation received from the widow of Tom Calcott, the former caretaker. |
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN To elect the Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal Year. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor B S Chapman, seconded by Councillor T D Sanderson and
RESOLVED
that Councillor A J MacKender Lawrence be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal Year.
Councillor MacKender Lawrence made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office and thanked Members for their support and the honour which the Council had bestowed upon him. Councillor MacKender Lawrence underlined his commitment to the community and his willingness to give help and assist as best as he could from his office as Chairman.
Councillor MacKender Lawrence in the Chair. |
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VOTE OF THANKS TO RETIRING CHAIRMAN Minutes: The Chairman paid tribute to the way in which Councillor Mrs Boddington had performed her duties as Chairman of the District Council and having proposed a vote of thanks to her, presented Councillor Mrs Boddington with her past Chairman’s badge and a photograph album capturing the memories of her term of office. He added that Councillor Mrs Boddington had been very supportive to him as Vice-Chairman and had laid firm foundations for his term of office to follow. Having wished the new Chairman every success in his new role, the Executive Leader, Councillor J D Ablewhite paid tribute to the devoted service that Councillor Mrs Boddington had given both as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the way that she had represented the Council when visiting schools and businesses and the funds that she had raised for her chosen charities. The Council gave Councillor Mrs Boddington a round of applause.
As Leader of the Principal Opposition, Councillor K J Churchill concurred with the sentiments of Councillor Ablewhite and particularly paid tribute to the way in which Councillor Mrs Boddington had represented the authority suggesting that she would be a hard act to follow and that he wished her well for the future.
In offering his best wishes to her for the future, Councillor M G Baker, as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group concluded by commending Councillor Mrs Boddington on the excellent mannerr in which she had chaired the Council meeting and her inclusive and fair approach to all Members.
In response, Councillor Mrs Boddington announced that she had raised £7,000 for her nominated charities, that she had many wonderful memories of her term of office and had particularly enjoyed her visits to schools and hosting visits to Pathfinder House by Members of Town and Parish Councils. However, the highlight of her term had been the award of the Freemen of the District of Huntingdonshire to local RAF bases. To conclude, Councillor Mrs Boddington thanked all Members for their support and Lorraine Riseley, Chairman’s Secretary and Christine Deller, Democratic Services Manager for their particular support and assistance. |
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To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 30th April 2014. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 30th April 2014 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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MEMBERS' INTERESTS To receive from Members declarations as to disclosable or other interests in relation to any Agenda item. See Notes below. Minutes: No interests were declared by the Members present. |
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APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN To appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal Year. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor I C Bates, seconded by Councillor R Carter and
RESOLVED
that Councillor P L E Bucknell be appointed Vice-Chairman of the District Council for the ensuing Municipal Year.
Councillor Bucknell made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office and expressed his appreciation to his proposer, Councillor Bates for his kind words and expressed his wish to represent Huntingdonshire to the best of his ability. |
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Local Government Act 1972: Section 87 - Warboys & Bury Ward The Returning Officer to report that Notice has been given of the vacancy resulting from the recent death of Councillor J W G Pethard and that a by-election will be held in the Warboys and Bury Ward in due course. Minutes: The Returning Officer reported that Notice had been given of the vacancy resulting from the recent death of Councillor J W G Pethard and that a by-election would be held in the Warboys and Bury Ward in due course. |
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Local Elections: 22ND May 2014 To receive a report by the Returning Officer on the persons elected to the Office of District Councillor on 22nd May 2014. Minutes: The report of the Returning Officer with regard to the District Council elections held on 22nd May 2014 was received and noted (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book).
The Executive Leader, Councillor J D Ablewhite and Councillors K J Churchill and M F Shellens extended their appreciation to the Returning Officer and all those who had been engaged in election duties over the period for their hard work, dedication and commitment towards ensuring that the process ran smoothly. |
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REPORT OF PANELS |
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Senior Officers' Panel The Executive Leader to present a report of the Panel which has met on several occasions recently to make appointments to senior posts in the Council. Minutes: Councillor J D Ablewhite presented the Report of the meetings of the Senior Officers’ Panel held on 14th, 16th, 19th, 20th and 21st May 2014.
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Whereupon, it was
RESOLVED
that the Report of the meetings of the Senior Officers’ Panel held on 14th,16th, 19th, 20th and 21st May 2014 be received and adopted. |
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Corporate Governance Panel Given a series of proposals by the Panel to vary the Constitution with effect from commencement of this Municipal Year, the recommendations are presented to this meeting of the Council to allow, if supported, for their implementation, with immediate effect. Additional documents:
Minutes: Councillor E R Butler presented the Report of the meeting of the Corporate Governance Panel held on 14th May 2014.
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After discussion and having been put to a vote, the recommendations contained in Item No 45 were declared to be CARRIED.
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Whereupon, it was
RESOLVED
that, subject to the foregoing paragraphs, the Report of the meeting of the Corporate Governance Panel held on 14th May 2014 be received and adopted.
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REPRESENTATION OF POLITICAL GROUPS ON DISTRICT COUNCIL PANELS, ETC To consider a report by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services on the representation of political groups on Panels, etc in accordance with Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the District Council’s Constitution. Additional documents: Minutes: A report was submitted by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) relating to the principles of proportionality to be applied to the appointment of Panels and Committees in accordance with Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Part II of the Local Government Act 2000. Whereupon, it was
RESOLVED
that the allocation of seats on Panels to political groups be determined as set out in the report now submitted.
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APPOINTMENT OF CABINET The Executive Leader to announce the name(s) of -
(a) a maximum of eight Councillors who shall be Members of the Cabinet; and
(b) a Deputy Executive Leader who shall be a Member of the Cabinet.
(NB: The Deputy Leader is appointed by the Executive Leader until the end of the term of Office of the Executive Leader, he/she resigns from the Office or he/she is removed from the Office by the Executive Leader.) Minutes: The Executive Leader announced that he had appointed Councillors B S Chapman, D B Dew, J A Gray, R B Howe, T D Sanderson and D M Tysoe to join him as Members of the Cabinet for the ensuing Municipal Year. He also announced that Councillor R B Howe would be Deputy Executive Leader and Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet.
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OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY PANELS
Minutes: RESOLVED
that the following Members be appointed to the Overview and Scrutiny Panels for the ensuing Municipal Year -
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COMMITTEE AND PANELS
Minutes: RESOLVED
(a) that Members be appointed to serve on the Standards and Licensing Committees and Employment, Development Management, Licensing and Protection, Corporate Governance and Senior Officers’ Panels for the ensuing Municipal Year as follows:-
Corporate Governance Panel (8)
Councillors M G Baker, E R Butler, K J Churchill, G J Harlock, R Harrison, P Kadewere, P G Mitchell and R J West.
Development Management Panel (16)
Councillors Mrs B E Boddington, P L E Bucknell, G J Bull, E R Butler, R Carter, Mrs S Conboy, D B Dew, Mrs A Dickinson, R S Farrer, Mrs P J Longford, A J MacKender-Lawrence, J P Morris, P D Reeve, R G Tuplin, R J West and one vacancy (including one Member of the Cabinet in an ex officio capacity with appropriate portfolio responsibilities).
Employment Panel (8)
Councillors J D Ablewhite, S Akthar, S Cawley, Mrs L Duffy, J A Gray, Mrs P A Jordan, R G Tuplin and R J West (including one member of the Cabinet in an ex officio capacity with appropriate portfolio responsibilities).
Licensing and Protection Panel (12)
Councillors K M Baker, I J Curtis, J W Davies, R S Farrer, R Fuller, G J Harlock, Mrs L Kadic, J Morris, M Oliver, T D Sanderson, S M Van De Kerkhove and R J West (including one Member of the Cabinet in an ex-officio capacity with appropriate portfolio responsibilities).
Licensing Committee (12)
Councillors K M Baker, I J Curtis, J W Davies, R D Farrer, R Fuller, G J Harlock, Mrs L Kadic, J Morris, M Oliver, T D Sanderson, S M Van De Kerkhove and R J West (including one Member of the Cabinet in an ex-officio capacity with appropriate portfolio responsibilities).
Senior Officers’ Panel (4+1)
Councillors J D Ablewhite, S Cawley, K J Churchill and R J West together with the relevant Executive Councillor in relation to the post(s) under consideration.
Standards Committee (8)
Councillors K M Baker, Mrs B E Boddington, Mrs L A Duffy, G J Harlock, A Hansard, T D Sanderson and S M Van De Kerkhove.
(b) that the following Members be nominated from which the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised, when necessary, to convene a meeting of the Appeals Sub-Group to include up to five Members (excluding Members of the Employment Panel) to determine appeals under the Council’s disciplinary and appeals procedures –
Councillors I C Bates, Mrs B E Boddington, J W Davies, D B Dew, R Fuller, P G Mitchell, M Oliver and Mrs D C Reynolds.
The meeting concluded at 7.30pm.
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