Agenda, decisions and minutes
Venue: The Council Chamber, 1st Floor, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: John S Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4204, E-mail: johns.williams@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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TO ELECT A MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL IN 2010 (Note: Section 8 and Schedule 2 of the Local Government Act 1972 provide that the election of Mayor shall be the first item of business transacted at the Annual Meeting of the Council and that in the case of an equality of votes, the person presiding at the meeting shall give a casting vote in addition to any other s/he may have.) Decision: DECISION
Councillor Ahmed Adam Omer elected Mayor until the Annual meeting of the Council in 2010.
(Action by: John Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: The Mayor welcomed everyone to the annual meeting of the Council.
The Mayor, Councillor Muhammad Abdullah Salique, addressed the meeting about his year of office. He said that he had had a wonderful year and would have many memories to take with him from his experiences and thanked Members and Officers for their support. He had carried out almost 500 civic engagements, including Citizenship Ceremonies, and had the pleasure of meeting members of the Royal Family. His biggest pleasure had been meeting the wonderful people of the borough as he had been warmly welcomed by the young and the old and people from different cultures and faiths. During Cllr Salique’s year of office, he had raised £43,000 between his two charities, the APASENTH and Child Concern Consortium.
Councillor Lutfur Rahman paid tribute to Cllr Salique on behalf of the Council and Councillors Peter Golds, Abjol Miah, Stephanie Eaton and Ahmed Hussain also addressed the meeting about his year in office and echoed Councillor Rahman’s comments.
It was MOVED by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, SECONDED by Councillor Marc Francis and
RESOLVED
That Councillor Ahmed Adam Omer be elected as Mayor until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2010.
Councillors Lutfur Rahman and Joshua Peck then came forward to witness the Mayor signing the statutory declaration of acceptance of office.
The Mayor, Councillor Ahmed Omer in the Chair
The incoming Mayor then addressed the meeting. He paid tribute to Councillor Salique and thanked Members of the Council for placing their trust in him and giving him the opportunity to serve as Mayor.
Councillor Omer expressed great pride in becoming the 45th Mayor of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the first to come from the Somali community which had played a significant role in the borough for well over 100 years. Councillor Omer drew inspiration from that heritage and hoped that his appointment as Mayor would inspire young people from all parts of the community to become actively involved in the civic life of the borough.
During his term of office the Mayor informed the Council that he would be raising funds for two local charities - St Margaret’s House Settlement and the Bangladeshi Parents and Carers’ Association – both of which played a key role in supporting and helping citizens young and old, and those suffering disadvantage, to play their full role in society.
Councillors Peter Golds, Stephanie Eaton, Abjol Miah and Ahmed Hussain addressed the meeting to congratulate Councillor Omer on his appointment.
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TO ELECT A DEPUTY MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL IN 2010 Decision: DECISION
Councillor Lutfa Begum elected as Deputy Mayor until the Annual meeting of the Council in 2010.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: It was MOVED by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, SECONDED by Councillor Joshua Peck and
RESOLVED
That Councillor Lutfa Begum be elected as the Deputy Mayor until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2010.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Anwara Ali, Shiria Khatun, Abdul Matin, Fozol Miah, Harun Miah, Abdul Munim and Tim O’Flaherty.
DECISION
That the apologies be noted.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Anwara Ali, Shiria Khatun, Abdul Matin, Fozol Miah, Harun Miah, Abdul Munim and Tim O’Flaherty.
RESOLVED
That the apologies be noted.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 25 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Chief Executive.
Decision: No declarations of interest were made.
Minutes: No declarations of interest were made.
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To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Council held on 22nd April 2009. Decision: DECISION
That the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 22nd April 2009 be confirmed and signed as a correct record of the proceedings and the Mayor be authorised to sign them accordingly.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 22nd April 2009 be confirmed and signed as a correct record of the proceedings and the Mayor be authorised to sign them accordingly.
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TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE Decision: No announcements were made.
Minutes: No announcements were made.
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TO ELECT THE LEADER AND DEPUTY LEADER OF THE COUNCIL Decision: DECISION
1. Councillor Lutfur Rahman elected as Leader of the Council, until the Annual meeting of the Council in 2010; and
2. Councillor Joshua Peck elected as Deputy Leader of the Council, until the Annual meeting of the Council in 2010.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes:
(a) Election of the Leader of the Council
Councillor Joshua Peck MOVED, Councillor Carli Harper-Penman SECONDED and it was
RESOLVED
That Councillor Lutfur Rahman be elected as the Leader of the Council, until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2010.
(b) Election of the Deputy Leader of the Council
Councillor Lutfur Rahman MOVED, Councillor Rachael Saunders SECONDED and it was
RESOLVED
That Councillor Joshua Peck be elected as the Deputy Leader of the Council, until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2010.
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TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE CABINET PDF 76 KB To follow. Additional documents:
Decision: DECISION
Cabinet to comprise 10 Members and those Members with the allocated portfolios be appointed, as set out in the schedule appended to the minutes.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: The Chief Executive referred Members to the tabled report which set out the nominations received for Cabinet positions for the municipal year 2009/2010 together with proposed portfolios.
It was MOVED by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, SECONDED by Councillor Joshua Peck and
RESOLVED
That the Cabinet to comprise of 10 Members and those Members with the allocated portfolios be appointed to serve as Cabinet Members until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2010 as set out below:
In moving and seconding the above resolution, Councillors Lutfur Rahman and Joshua Peck each paid tribute to the contributions of Councillors Alibor Choudhury, Clair Hawkins and Sirajul Islam, who had served as members of the Cabinet during 2008/09.
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APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS TO THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE PDF 42 KB Report of the Service Head, Democratic Services attached. Decision: DECISION
That the following persons be appointed as Independent Members of the Standards Committee, each to serve a three year term of office expiring on 20th May 2012, subject to annual confirmation by the Council:-
- Ms. Salina Bagum; - Mr. Richard Hopkins; - Mr. Barry Lowe; and - Mr. Matthew Rowe
Minutes: It was MOVED by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, SECONDED by Councillor Joshua Peck and
RESOLVED, with 35 Members voting in favour and none voting against:-
That the following persons be appointed as Independent Members of the Standards Committee, each to serve a three year term of office expiring on 20th May 2012, subject to annual confirmation by the Council:-
- Ms. Salina Bagum; - Mr. Richard Hopkins; - Mr. Barry Lowe; and - Mr. Matthew Rowe
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REVIEW OF PROPORTIONALITY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES/PANELS OF THE COUNCIL PDF 47 KB Report of the Service Head, Democratic Services attached. Decision: Councillor Lutfur Rahman MOVED, Councillor Joshua Peck SECONDED and it was agreed as follows:
DECISION
1. That the review of proportionality be noted;
2. That the Committees and Panels be established for the Municipal Year 2009/2010 and the proposed allocation of places to the groups, as amended below, be agreed as set out in the table.
(a) That the allocation of seats on the Strategic Development Committee be Labour Group 6, Conservative Group 1, Respect Group 1 and Liberal Democrat Group 1.
(b) That the allocation of seats on the Pensions Committee be Labour Group 5, Conservative Group 2, Respect Group 1, Liberal Democrat Group 1.
Committees/panels covered by the requirement for proportionality:
Committee not covered by the requirement for proportionality:
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: The Chief Executive referred Members to the report included in the agenda papers which set out the review of proportionality and recommended the allocation of places on the Council’s committees and panels.
Councillor Lutfur Rahman MOVED and Councillor Joshua Peck SECONDED an AMENDMENT to the recommendations in the report as follows:-
(a) “That the allocation of seats on the Strategic Development Committee be Labour Group 6, Conservative Group 1, Respect Group 1 and Liberal Democrat Group 1.
(b) That the allocation of seats on the Pensions Committee be Labour Group 5, Conservative Group 2, Respect Group 1, Liberal Democrat Group 1.”
Councillor Peter Golds then MOVED and Councillor Tim Archer SECONDED “That the proportionality be agreed as set out in 3.3 of the report”.
The Service Head Democratic Services advised the Council that the allocation of committee places recommended in the report, and that proposed in the amendment moved by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, were both in compliance with the proportionality rules and the Council could therefore decide between them. Amendments must be taken in the order in which they were moved and each must be disposed of before any further amendment was considered. Therefore Councillor Lutfur Rahman’s amendment would be voted on first and if this was lost then Councillor Peter Golds’ amendment would be put.
The amendment moved by Councillor Lutfur Rahman was then put to the vote and was AGREED.
The substantive recommendations as amended were then put to the vote and were AGREED. Accordingly it was
RESOLVED
1. That the review of proportionality be noted;
2. That the Committees and Panels be established for the Municipal Year 2009/2010 and places be allocated on those Committees and Panels to the political groups as set out in the table below:-
Committees/panels covered by the requirement for proportionality:
Committee not covered by the requirement for proportionality:
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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES/PANELS OF THE COUNCIL To follow. Decision: DECISION
That Members and Deputies be appointed to the Committees and Panels of the Council for the Municipal Year 2009/10 as set out in the tabled schedule as appended to the minutes.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: The Chief Executive referred Members to the tabled report which informed the Council of the nominations received from the political groups on the Council for membership of Committees/Panels of the Authority for the municipal year 2009/2010. The report contained a typographical error – on the final page, ‘Deputy Leader of the Respect Group’ should read ‘Councillor Dulal Uddin’.
It was MOVED by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, SECONDED by Councillor Joshua Peck and
RESOLVED
That Members and Deputies be appointed to the Committees and Panels of the Council for the Municipal Year 2009/10 as set out in the tabled schedule appended to the minutes.
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APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO LONDON COUNCILS COMMITTEES AND FORUMS PDF 43 KB Report of the Service Head, Democratic Services attached. Decision: DECISION
That the Members and Deputies be nominated to the various bodies of London Councils as set out in the tabled schedule as appended to the minutes.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services)
Minutes: The meeting considered a report which requested the Council to make nominations to a number of London Council Member bodies. An addendum report was tabled setting out the nominations received.
It was MOVED by Councillor Lutfur Rahman, SECONDED by Councillor Joshua Peck and
RESOLVED
That the Members and Deputies be nominated to the various bodies of London Councils as set out below:
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