Agenda and draft minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

It was proposed by Councillor Coxhead and seconded by Councillor Burgin that the minutes of the Annual Council held on 17 May, 2022 be confirmed as a correct record. Council was advised of a duplication of recorded votes in Minute No.22/30 and members were advised that these would be deleted.

On the minutes being put to the vote, the Chair confirmed that the minutes had been approved.

RESOLVED - That the minutes be confirmed as a correct record.

It was proposed by Councillor Coxhead and seconded by Councillor P. Henshaw that Councillor Swinscoe be nominated for the position of Chair of the Council for 2023/24.

There being no further nominations, Councillor Swinscoe was elected unopposed.

RESOLVED - That Councillor Swinscoe be appointed as the Chair of the Council for 2023/24.

Councillor Swinscoe in the Chair

It was proposed by Councillor Coxhead and seconded by Councillor P. Henshaw that Councillor Clay be nominated for the position of Vice-Chair of the Council for 2023/24.

There being no further nominations, Councillor Clay was elected unopposed.

RESOLVED - That Councillor Clay be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Council for 2023/24

There were no announcements.

The Elected Mayor advised Council of his appointments to the Executive for 2023/24, together with details of those appointments to outside bodies which undertook duties of an executive nature.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.

The Elected Mayor informed Council of the Scheme of Delegation for 2023/24, in relation to the established posts of the Executive and for Officers as set out in the Council's Constitution. In addition, it was reported that the Portfolio Holders within the scope of their Portfolios and subject to the Policy Framework and available budgetary provision, would be fully responsible for and authorised to take decisions, in respect of the services and functions allocated to them.

Council was advised that the increase in one Cabinet member would see an increase in the budget of approximately £14,000 which would be reflected in the current year as a growth item.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.

Council was reminded of the political balance of the authority following the district council elections held on 4 May 2023.

Council was requested to approve the political balance of it's Committees and also to approve the membership and Chairs of the Committees for 2023/24, as set out in the submitted schedules.

It was proposed by Councillor Coxhead and seconded by Councillor P. Henshaw that the political balance of Committees for 2023/24, together with the chairs and membership as submitted be approved.

On the motion being put to the vote, the Chair confirmed that the motion had been approved by 30 votes in favour, with no votes against and three abstentions.

RESOLVED –

(i)            That the political balance of the Committees of the Council be approved as set out in Appendix 1.

(ii)          That the appointment of Chairs and membership of Committees as set out in Appendix 2 be approved.

The Chief Executive Officer submitted a proposed schedule of appointments to outside bodies, where the term of office had expired.

It was proposed by Councillor Coxhead and seconded by Councillor P. Henshaw, that the schedule of proposed nominations be approved, for the terms of office indicated.

On the motion being put to the vote, the Chair announced that the motion had been approved by 32 votes in favour, no votes against and one abstention.

RESOLVED - That the following be appointed to the outside bodies for the terms of office indicated in the submitted report.

The Chief Executive Officer submitted a proposed schedule of meetings for the municipal year 2023/24.

It was proposed by Councillor Coxhead and seconded by Councillor P. Henshaw that the proposed schedule be approved.

On the motion being put to the vote, the Chair announced that the motion had been approved unanimously.

RESOLVED - That the schedule of meetings be approved.