Agenda and minutes

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Joshua Mandefield was inaugurated as the Mayor’s Cadet for 2018/19

Councillor P Thurgood was elected as Mayor

 

(Moved by Councillor J Chesworth and seconded by Councillor R Rogers)

 

 

Councillor R Kingstone was elected as Deputy Mayor

 

(Moved by Councillor P Thurgood and seconded by Councillor D Cook)

 

 

Councillor D Cook was nominated by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor J Chesworth.

 

Councillor P Standen was nominated by Councillor J Faulkner and seconded by Councillor S Peaple.

 

On a Vote being taken by a show of hands 21 Voted for Councillor D Cook, 5 voted for P Standen.

 

Accordingly Councillor D Cook was elected Leader of the Council

 

(Moved by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor J Chesworth)

 

The minutes of the meeting held on 11^th April 2018 were approved and signed as a correct record.

 

(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard)

The Mayor Councillor P Thurgood made the following announcement:-

 

As Mayor I would like to remind members that we have training on the new Data Protection, I believe on the 29^th May I would encourage all members to attend that if at all possible. It’s quite an important item.

Apologies for that, the Data Protection regulation training is on the 24thand 30^th May it is Equality and Diversity on the 29^th.

 

The Chief Operating Officer Mr Andrew Barratt made the following:-

 

Thank you Mr Mayor I have 3 announcements I would like to make.

Firstly I would like to announce that Councillor Andrew James is now an Independent Councillor.

I have a note from the UKIP and Independent group leader to say that Councillor Chris Cooke will be continuing as leader of the group and the group name will say the same as previous. Thank you Mr Mayor.

 

Finally Mr Mayor the past members will be receiving their certificates in due course.

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To receive the Membership of Committees for 2018/19 (to be circulated at the meeting)

The Membership of Cabinet for 2018/19 was received and circulated at the

meeting as follows

 

 

Leader of the Council		Assets and Finance		Heritage and Growth
Cllr Daniel Cook		Cllr Rob Pritchard (Deputy leader)		Cllr Steve Claymore
Portfolio		Portfolio		Portfolio
Corporate Assessments		Audit & Governance		Development Control (Planning)
C.I.S		Democratic Services		Building Control
Budget Setting and Consultation		Customer Services		LEP & WMCA Member
Business Continuity / Capacity		PR / Comms / Graphics		Economic & Business Development
Reputation		Community Grants		Town Centre Development
Member Development		Property Management Investment		Skills / Education
Emergency Planning		GF Repairs		Tourism
TSP (Tamworth Strategic Partnership)		DFG's		Heritage
Performance		Commercial Property Portfolio		HRA Regeneration (Shared with HS&N)
Payroll		Asset / Facilities Management		Strategic Housing (Shared with HS&N)
Ombudsman		Revenues & Benefits		Markets
Consultation and Engagement		Finance		Land Charges
Marketing		Procurement
Customer Insight		Corporate Risk Management
		Treasurey Management
Communities and Partnerships		Culture and Operational Services		Housing Services and Neighbourhoods
Cllr Stephen Doyle		Cllr John Chesworth		Cllr Michelle Thurgood
Portfolio		Portfolio		Portfolio
Community Safety		Waste Management		HRA Business Planning
P.C.C. Engagement		Street Scene		HRA Regeneration (Shared with HS&N)
Safeguarding		Arts / Culture		Strategic Housing (Shared with H&G)
Voluntary Sector		Outdoor Events		Private Sector Housing
Partnership Development		Parks / Play Areas		Landlord Services
Enforcement		Open Space & Nature Reserves		HRA Repairs
Environmental Health (Licencing)		Health & Safety		Neighbourhood Renewal
CCTV		Community Leisure		Tenant Participation
Street Wardens		Cemeteries		Housing Solutions
Corporate ASB Strategy		I.C.T. Services		Homelessness
Local Health Services Engagement		Information Management		HRA Caretaking & Cleaning
				Decent / Affordable Homes

 

 

 

To receive the Constitution and Membership of Committees for 2018/19 (to be circulated at the meeting)

The Constitution and Membership of Committees for 2018/19 was received and circulated at the meeting as follows:

 

CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEES 2018/19

 

 

Cabinet

 

Councillors               D Cook Leader of the Council

R Pritchard Portfolio Holder for Assets

and Finance and Deputy Leader of the Council

S Claymore Portfolio Holder for Heritage and Growth

S Doyle Portfolio Holder for Communities and   Partnerships

                                J Chesworth Portfolio Holder for Culture and

                                Operational Services.

M Thurgood Portfolio Holder for Housing

Services and Neighbourhoods.

 

Cabinet (Grants) Sub Committee

 

 

Councillors               S Claymore

S Doyle

R Pritchard

 

Appointments and Staffing Committee

 

 

Councillors               D Cook

R Pritchard

J Chesworth

M Thurgood

P Standen

 

 

Audit and Governance Committee

 

Councillors               R Claymore

M Gant

R Kingstone

M Greatorex

M Summers

J Faulkner

C Cooke

 

 

 

 

 

Planning Committee

 

Councillors               S Claymore

J Chesworth

M Bailey

T Jay

J Oates

M Oates

B Price

M Summers

P Thurgood

P Standen

K Norchi

S Peaple

C Cooke

 

 

Licensing Committee

 

Councillors               S Doyle

R Claymore

T Clements

R Ford

M Gant

S Goodall

R Kingstone

B Price

R Rogers

K Norchi

A Bishop

S Peaple

R Bilcliff

 

 

Nominations Committee

 

Councillors               D Cook

M Thurgood

T Clements

R Rogers

P Thurgood

K Norchi

A James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrastructure, Safety and Growth Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors               M Bailey

T Clements

S Goodall

M Greatorex

R Kingstone

J Oates

M Oates

S Peaple

R Billcliff

 

 

 

Corporate Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors               R Ford

S Goodall

T Jay

R Kingstone

J Oates

B Price

M Summers

P Standen

J Faulkner

 

 

Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors               R Claymore

R Ford

M Gant

T Jay

M Oates

R Rogers

M Summers

J Faulkner

R Bilcliff

 

Chief Officer Conduct Committee

 

Councillors               M Bailey

J Oates

P Thurgood

P Standen

A James

 

 

 

 

Statutory Officer Conduct Committee

 

Councillors               M Greatorex

M Oates

B Price

A Bishop

C Cooke

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To receive details of the proposed Chairs (to be circulated at the meeting)

Appointments and Staffing Committee

 

Councillor D Cook was Nominated by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor S Claymore

 

Councillor D Cook was appointment Chair of Appointments and Staffing

 

 

Audit and Governance Committee

 

Councillor M Summers was nominated by Councillor R Ford and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard

 

Councillor S Peaple was nominated by Councillor J Faulkner and seconded by Councillor P Standen

 

On a vote been taken by a show of hands 21 voted for ‘Councillor M Summers, 5 voted for Councillor S Peaple.

 

Accordingly Councillor M Summers was appointed Chair of Audit and Governance.

 

 

Licensing Committee

 

Councillor B Price was nominated by Councillor J Chesworth and seconded by Councillor S Goodall

 

Councillor J Faulkner was nominated by Councillor A Bishop and seconded by Councillor K Norchi

 

On a vote been taken by a show of hands 21 voted for Councillor B Price, 6 voted for Councillor J Faulkner.

 

Accordingly Councillor B Price was appointed Chair of Licensing.

 

 

Planning Committee

 

Councillor M Oates was nominated by Councillor S Claymore and seconded by Councillor B Price

 

Councillor P Standen was nominated by Councillor K Norchi and seconded by Councillor S Peaple.

 

On a vote been taken by a show of hands 21 voted for Councillor M Oates, 6 voted for Councillor P Standen.

 

Accordingly Councillor M Oates was appointed Chair of Planning.

 

 

Corporate Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillor J Oates was nominated by Councillor R Claymore and seconded by Councillor B Price

 

Councillor P Standen was nominated by Councillor J Faulkner and seconded by Councillor A Bishop.

 

On a vote been taken by a show of hands 21 voted for Councillor J Oates, 5 voted for Councillor P Standen.

 

Accordingly Councillor J Oates was appointed Chair of Corporate Scrutiny.

 

 

Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillor R Ford was nominated by Councillor M summers and seconded by Councillor M Oates

 

Councillor J Faulkner was nominated by Councillor P Standen and seconded by Councillor A Bishop

 

On a vote been taken by a show of hands 21 voted for Councillor R Ford, 6 voted for Councillor J Faulkner

 

Accordingly Councillor R Ford was appointed Chair of Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny

 

 

Infrastructure, Safety and Growth Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillor S Goodall was nominated by Councillor R Ford and seconded by Councillor T Jay

 

Councillor S Peaple was nominated by Councillor P Standen and seconded by Councillor J Faulkner

 

On a vote been taken by a show of hands 21 voted for Councillor S Goodall, 5 voted for Councillor S Peaple.

 

Accordingly Councillor S Goodall was appointed chair of Infrastructure, Safety and Growth Scrutiny

(The report of the Leader of the Council)

The Leader of the Council informed Members that The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) Regulations 2012 specifies and requires inter alia under Regulation 19 that the Executive Leader must submit a report on a regular basis to Council containing details of particulars of each urgent Executive decision and a summary of the matters in respect of which the decision was made. 

 

RESOLVED:	That Members Endorsed the Annual Executive Arrangements Report
	(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor P Standen)

 

(The Report of the Leader of the Council and the Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer)

The Leader of the Council and Solicitor to the Council & Monitoring Officer ensures lawfulness and operational functionality of the Governance Process of the Council, as required by the endorsement and approval of the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation as required by Local Government Legislation

 

RESOLVED	That Members
	1)    Endorsed the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation as presented in Appendix 1;
	2)    Adopted and approved the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation; and
	3)    Allowed a further report to Council on 6 June 2018 which will include required operational changes and amendments to align the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation with the proposed Senior Management Review.

 

 

 

(Moved by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor P Standen)

 

(The Report of the Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer)

 

The Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer advised Members on the number of complaints received for the period 01 May 2017 until 30 April 2018 in relation to alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct arising from implementation of Part 1 Chapter 7 of the Localism Act 2011 which introduced provisions to assist with the regulation of standards of conduct for elected and co-opted Councillors.

 

RESOLVED:	That Members Endorsed the findings of the contents of the report.
	(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor P Standen)

 

( The Report of Head of Paid Services and HR Manager)

The Leader of the Council reported details of Tamworth Borough Council’s Pay Policy Statement to ensure that statutory guidance, as set out in S38 of the Localism Act is adhered to

 

RESOLVED	That Members Approved the Pay Policy Statement 2018 for adoption and publication in line with the Localism Act 2011.   (Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard)

 

 

To Receive the Calendar of Meetings for 2018/19

The Calendar of Meetings for 2018/19 was received and circulated at the meeting

 

RESOLVED:

That Members Accepted the Calendar of Meetings for 2018/19 with an amendment to Health and Wellbeing committee meeting on the 6th March 2019, moved to 27th February 2019.

 

(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor R Pritchard)