Agenda and minutes

 Jacob Waugh was inaugurated as the Mayor’s Cadet for 2019/20

Councillor R Kingstone was elected as Mayor

 

(Moved by Councillor P Thurgood and seconded by Councillor T Clements)

 

Mayor Kingstone proposed a vote of Thanks to Councillor P Thurgood’ and Anne Thurgood outgoing Mayor and Mayoress for their work over the past year.

 

(Moved by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor Dr S Peaple)

Councillor R Claymore was elected as Deputy Mayor

 

(Moved by Councillor R Kingstone and seconded by Councillor S Peaple)

 

 

 

Councillor D Cook was elected Leader of the Council

 

(Moved by Councillor R Ford and seconded by Councillor T Jay)

 

To receive the Minutes of the Meetings held on:

·         12 March 2019 – State of Tamworth debate

·         19 March 2019

The minutes of the meetings held on 12^th March 2019 and 19^th March 2019 were approved and signed as a correct record.

 

(Moved by Councillor Dr S Peaple  and seconded by Councillor D Cook)

Mayor R Kingstone made the following announcement:-

 

“Thank you one and all for allowing me to be your mayor for the second time. And a big thank you to those members of the public who are present – we will have a little drink afterwards in the parlour. On a personal note I must admit that back in January I did not think I would be around today and if I were I would not be able to take on this honour you have bestowed upon me.

 

Over the last few months my return to near full health has only been possible due to the support of family and friends.

 

 I must make special mention of Sam, Charlotte, William and the little fella, Martin. But of of course I cannot forget the huge debt I owe to the wife, Lisa who has agreed to take on the role of Mayoress again and continue to be the rock that I need to keep me on track.

 

Peter and Anne, you have been a wonderful gentle team who have gone out and represented our town with grace and dignity. You will be missed by many and have left a lasting legacy through the great work you have done with T4Tamworth.

 

Josh – as Mayor’s cadet you have served our town well. And you have been and indeed are a credit to the Sea cadets, your family and more importantly yourself. I hope you have enjoyed your year. What most of you may not know is that I have known Josh for several years and I have had the pleasure of teaching him at Rawlett. Young people are some of the most honest, rewarding and inspiring people to have the pleasure to work with and I am grateful everyday for my job as a teacher.

 

Jacob – you have a hard act to follow. But again I have had the pleasure of knowing you for many years as you too are a student at Rawlett. Knowing you as I do you are going to be brilliant and your mum and dad are rightly proud of you.

 

Rawlett is an amazing place to work. As a past Rawlett student and teacher at Rawlett I know this only too well. It always make be proud that our students go on to achieve so much. Just out of interest put your hand in the the air if you either go to, work at, have a relative at or are an ex-Rawlett pupil.

 

Ok. Let’s get down to business. I can promise you tonight that despite the vote, I will be everyone’s mayor regardless of who you are and what you think of me. I am here to serve you and to promote our fine town, it’s people and it’s businesses.

 

All 30 Tamworth councillors are good, decent people who have a common aim to ensure that Tamworth is the very best it can possible be for everyone. Councillors may disagree on how this should be achieved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL NO. 1

 

Under Procedure Rule No 11, Councillor P Standen will ask the Portfolio Holder for Culture and Operational Services, Councillor John Chesworth, the following question:-

 

“In last December’s Council I asked the portfolio Holder for Culture and Operational Services a question regarding what plans the Council had to clean and maintain the Kettle Brook within Wilnecote. In response to this question the Cabinet Member kindly supplied me with a copy of the 2012 survey he mentioned in his verbal reply. However on reviewing the survey I was surprised to find that it did not cover the section of the Kettle brook within Wilnecote, and as yet I have yet to receive the promised feedback to my question specifically regarding the Wilnecote section of the Kettle brook. Can the Cabinet member please provide an answer to the question - What plans are being made to clean and maintain the Kettle Brook within Wilnecote?”

 

Councillor D Cook gave the following reply in place of Councillor J Chesworth:-

 

“Thank you Mr Mayor. In the absence of Councillor Chesworth, who is with her Majesty today at the Palace, he has asked me to assure Councillor Standen that he is happy to discuss the matter with him to reach a satisfactory conclusion for local residents”

 

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL NO. 2

 

Under Procedure Rule No 11, Councillor Dr. Simon Peaple will ask the Leader of the Council, Councillor D Cook, the following question:-

 

“What progress has been made in identifying the beneficial interest of the former Youth Club / Trust in the ownership of the site currently occupied by the old court buildings and Tamworth Community Radio?”

 

Councillor D Cook gave the following reply:-

 

“Thank you Mr Mayor.

 

In answer to the question – No progress at present, but this is not to say we are ignoring it. The work being-undertaken presently is understanding what a masterplan for the site may look like and using the data obtained during the work our consultants have been doing to understand what the site will support in terms of need and use.

 

Specific detail around lease interests will occur more in the marketing/delivery phase”

 

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL NO. 3

 

Under Procedure Rule No 11, Councillor Dr. Simon Peaple will ask the Leader of the Council, Councillor D Cook, the following question:

 

“What approaches have been made to Staffordshire LEP regarding future relations with them?”

 

Councillor D Cook gave the following reply:-

 

“Thank you again Mr Mayor.

 

Councillor Peaple is of course aware that we are full members of the Staffordshire LEP, and while we have always looked towards Birmingham with our functioning economic geography, we maintain good relationships with the SSLEP.

 

It is worth recalling that while our focus is the GBSLEP, Tamworth as a place is in the SSLEP due to the County Council’s membership of the SSLEP. Thus as a town Tamworth is in the SSLEP whether this  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

To receive the Membership of Cabinet for 2019/2020 and the Allocation of Responsibilities (to be circulated at the meeting)

The Membership of Cabinet for 2019/20 was received and circulated as below;

 

 

Leader of the Council		Assets and Finance		Heritage and Growth
Cllr Daniel Cook		Cllr Rob Pritchard (Deputy leader)		Cllr Jeremy Oates
Portfolio		Portfolio		Portfolio
Business Continuity		Asset / Facilities Management		WMCA Member
Member Development		Commercial Property Portfolio		Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP's)
Corporate Assessments		DFG's		Economic & Business Development
Budgetary Planning		GF Repairs		Education / Educational Attainment
Commercial Investment Stategy (CIS)		Property Management Investment		Career Skills and Training
Organisational Capacity/ Development		Town Centre Car Parks		Town Centre Regeneration
PR / Comms / Corporate Consultation		Finance		Town Centre Master-planning
Marketing		Procurement		Tourism / Destination Tamworth
Customer Insight		Revenues & Benefits		Heritage Conservation
Corporate Risk Management		Treasury Management		Heritage Promotion
Emergency Planning		Town Centre Markets		T.I.C. - Tourism
TSP (Tamworth Stategic Partnership)		Payroll
Partnership Development		Audit & Governance
Performance		Constitution
		Democratic Services
		Land Charges
		T.I.C. - Operations
Regulatory and Community Safety		Culture and Operational Services		Housing Services and Communities
Cllr Stephen Doyle		Cllr John Chesworth		Cllr Michelle Cook
Portfolio		Portfolio		Portfolio
Local Plan Development		Waste Management		HRA Business Planning
Development Control (Planning)		Joint Waste Board with LDC.		HRA Neighbourhood Renewal
Building Control (Planning)		Street Scene / Tamworth in Bloom		Unified Community Offer
Environmental Health (Licencing)		Cemeteries		Community Development
Licensing Policy		Arts / Culture		Landlord Services
Corporate ASB Strategy		Outdoor Events		HRA Repairs
Street Wardens		Community Leisure / Sport		Tenant Participation
Health & Safety		Nature Reserves		Housing Solutions
Enforcement		Parks and Play		Homelessness
Community Safety		I.C.T. Customer Services		HRA Caretaking & Cleaning
Safeguarding		Information Management		Private Sector Housing
Civil Parking Enforcement		Public Toilet Provision		Strategic Housing
Local Health Engagement		CCTV		Voluntary Sector
PCC Engagement

 

 

To receive the Constitution and Membership of Committee for 2019/2020 (to be circulated at the meeting)

Membership of Committees for 2019/20 was agreed as follows:

 

Cabinet

 

Councillors

 

D Cook Leader of the Council

R Pritchard Portfolio Holder for Assets and Finance and Deputy Leader of the Council

M Cook Portfolio Holder for Housing Services and Communities

S Doyle Portfolio Holder for Regulatoryand Community Safety

J Oates Portfolio Holder for Heritage and Growth.

J Chesworth Portfolio Holder for Culture and Operational Services

 

 

Appointments and Staffing Committee

 

Councillors

 

D Cook

R Pritchard

M Cook

S Doyle

Dr S Peaple

 

Audit and Governance Committee

 

Councillors

 

M Bailey

M Greatorex

M Oates

M Summers

P Thurgood

J Faulkner

C Cooke

 

Planning Committee

 

Councillors

 

J Chesworth

J Oates

M Bailey

R Ford

S Goodall

M J Greatorex

M Greatorex

P Thurgood

T Jay

M Oates

S Peaple

P Standen

C Cooke

 

Licensing Committee

 

Councillors

 

P Brindley

R Claymore

T Clements

 

MJ Greatorex

M Greatorex

T Jay

R Kingstone

B Price

R Rogers

M Summers

K Norchi

S Peaple

R Bilcliff

 

Nominations Committee

 

Councillors

 

T Clements

A Farrell

R Kingstone

B Price

R Rogers

K Norchi

C Cooke

 

Infrastructure, Safety and Growth Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors

 

M Bailey

P Brindley

T Clements

A Farrell

S Goodall

M Greatorex

P Thurgood

Dr S Peaple

R Bilcliff

 

Corporate Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors

 

R Claymore

R Ford

S Goodall

T Jay

B Price

M Summers

Dr S Peaple

P Standen

R Bilcliff

 

Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors

 

P Brindley

R Claymore

R Ford

MJ Greatorex

M Oates

R Rogers

J Faulkner

K Norchi

D Box

 

Chief Officer Conduct Committee

 

Councillors

 

R Ford

T Jay

M Oates

M Summers

S Peaple

 

 

Statutory Officer Conduct Committee

 

Councillors

 

A Farrell

S Goodall

R Kingstone

J Faulkner

D Box

 

 

In addition Councillor D Cook advised Council of the 3 Champions

 

Councillor B Price as Town Centre Champion

Councillor T Clements to continue as Dementia Champion

Councillor P Brindley as Heritage Champion

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 Doyle

 

Councillor D Cook was appointed Chair of Appointments and Staffing

 

 

Audit and Governance Committee

 

Councillor M Summers was nominated by Councillor M Oates and seconded by Councillor P Thurgood

 

Councillor M Summers was appointed Chair of Audit and Governance.

 

 

Licensing Committee

 

Councillor B Price was nominated by Councillor M Oates and seconded by Councillor P Brindley

 

Councillor B Price was appointed Chair of Licensing.

 

 

Planning Committee

 

Councillor P Thurgood was nominated by Councillor R Ford and seconded by Councillor S Doyle

 

Councillor P Thurgood was appointed Chair of Planning

 

 

Corporate Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillor T Jay was nominated by Councillor T Clements and seconded by Councillor M Summers.

 

Councillor T Jay was appointed Chair of Corporate Scrutiny.

 

 

Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillor R Ford was nominated by Councillor M Oates and seconded by Councillor A Farrell.

 

Councillor R Ford was appointed Chair of Health and Wellbeiing

 

 

Infrastructure, Safety and Growth Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillor S Goodall was nominated by Councillor M Greatorex and seconded by Councillor T Jay

 

Councillor S Goodall was appointed Chair of Infrastructure, Safety and Growth

 

 

Nominations Committee

 

Councillor T Clements was nominated by Councillor D Cook and seconded by Councillor M Cook

 

Councillor T Clements was appointed Chair of Nominations.

(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 Dr S Peaple)

 

(Report of the Portfolio Holder for Assets and Finance and the Monitoring Officer – Appendix 1 – To Follow)

The Portfolio Holder for Assets andFinance & 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 Council     Approved and adopted the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation as presented in Appendix 1.

 

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

 

(Report of the Monitoring Officer)

The Chief Executive advised Members on the number of complaints received for the period 01 May 2018 until 30 April 2019 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 R Pritchard)

 

 

 

To receive the calendar of Council and Committee Meetings for 2019 / 2020 – To Follow

The Calendar of Meetings for 2019/20 was received and circulated at the meeting

 

RESOLVED:

That Members   Accepted the Calendar of Meetings for 2019/20 with the agreement to move the Joint Health and Wellbeing & IS&G Committee Meeting on the 11th June 2019.

 

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