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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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Craig Aston, Carli Harper-Penman, Ann Jackson, Harun Miah, Maium Miah and Gloria Thienel.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Craig Aston, Carli Harper-Penman, Ann Jackson, Harun Miah, Maium Miah and Gloria Thienel.
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS PDF 56 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 Monitoring Officer.
Decision: No declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests were made.
Minutes: No declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests 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 19th September 2012. The draft minutes are attached. Decision: DECISION
That the unrestricted minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 19 September 2012 be confirmed as a correct record and the Speaker be authorised to sign them accordingly.
Minutes: RESOLVED
That the unrestricted minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 19 September 2012 be confirmed as a correct record and the Speaker be authorised to sign them accordingly.
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TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS (IF ANY) FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE COUNCIL OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE Decision: No announcements were made at the meeting. Minutes: No announcements were made at the meeting. |
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TO RECEIVE ANY PETITIONS PDF 47 KB The Council Procedure Rules provide for a maximum of three petitions to be presented at an Ordinary Meeting of the Council.
The deadline for receipt of petitions for this Council meeting is Thursday 22nd November 2012. However, as at 20th November the maximum number of three petitions had already been received and details of these are set out in the attached report. Decision: 5.1 Petition from Mr Franco Carrieri and residents of Brodick House regarding Decent Homes funding
Mr Franco Carrieri addressed the meeting on behalf of the petitioners and responded to questions from Members. The relevant Cabinet Member then responded to the matters raised in the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal, for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Aman Dalvi, Corporate Director, Development and Renewal)
5.2 Petition from Tower Hamlets Labour Party regarding ‘Save our Advice Centres’
Mr Abdul Kahar Choudhury addressed the meeting on behalf of the petitioners and responded to questions from Members. The relevant Cabinet Member then responded to the matters raised in the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Resources, for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Chris Naylor, Corporate Director Resources)
5.3 Petition from Tower Hamlets Labour Party regarding Clean Streets
Mr Doros Ullah addressed the meeting on behalf of the petitioners and responded to questions from Members. The relevant Cabinet Member then responded to the matters raised in the petition.
DECISION
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Communities, Localities and Culture, for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
(Action by: Stephen Halsey, Corporate Director, Communities, Localities and Culture)
Minutes: 5.1 Petition from Mr Franco Carrieri and residents of Brodick House regarding Decent Homes funding
Mr Franco Carrieri addressed the meeting on behalf of the petitioners and responded to questions from Members.
Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, then responded to the matters raised in the petition. She reported that the Mayor had visited Brodick House and had seen its poor condition and that there was particular concern over the heating system. She confirmed that Brodick House was scheduled to receive Decent Homes works including new kitchens and bathrooms, substantial repairs to the external fabric of the block and an upgraded heating system. She and the Mayor would work with residents and local Councillors to get the best from the Decent Homes funding.
RESOLVED
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Development and Renewal, for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
5.2 Petition from Tower Hamlets Labour Party regarding ‘Save our Advice Centres’
Mr Abdul Kahar Choudhury addressed the meeting on behalf of the petitioners and responded to questions from Members.
Councillor Alibor Choudhury, Cabinet Member for Resources, then responded to the matters raised in the petition. He welcomed the constructive advice submitted by the petitioners and confirmed that no decision had been taken at that point. He stated that the process for allocating money wasn’t easy and was significantly oversubscribed. The Mayor was currently reviewing the recommendations of the Programme Board and an announcement would be made soon. However, there would be no 75% cut. Councillor Choudhury expressed concern over scaremongering tactics employed by opposition Councillors particularly in relation to protests outside of the Tower Hamlets Law Centre, which the Law Centre had confirmed were without their permission.
RESOLVED
That the petition be referred to the Corporate Director, Resources, for a written response on any outstanding matters within 28 days.
Procedural Motion
Councillor Motin Uz-Zaman moved, and Councillor Shiria Khantun seconded, a procedural motion – “That under Procedure Rule 14.1.3 the order of business be altered to consider Member’s Question 8.11 ‘Funding for Advice Centres’ immediately”.
The procedural motion was put to the vote and was agreed.
8.11 Question from Councillor M. A. Mukit MBE regarding funding for advice centres.
Can the Mayor explain why his administration proposed cutting the budgets of the borough’s vital and well used advice centres by up to 75%?
Response by Councillor Alibor Choudhury, Cabinet Member for Resources
No decision has been made. The Mayor is reviewing the recommendations of the programme board and an announcement will be made in the next few days. It hasn’t been an easy process, we’ve had a huge increase in the number of applications because unlike Newham and Lambeth and Lewisham we maintained our mainstream grants at pre-cuts levels.
We’ll be announcing in the next few days and I while I can’t go into details, I assure you there will be no 75 per cent cut. Despite this, Councillor Peck and his friends have been whipping up fear ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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TO RECEIVE WRITTEN QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PDF 50 KB The questions which have been received from members of the public for this Council meeting are set out in the attached report.
A maximum period of 20 minutes is allocated to this agenda item.
Decision: 6.1 Question from Ms Victoria Kent regarding Ability Bow.
6.2 Question from Ms Shuily Akthar (put by Mr Rahman in Ms Akthar’s absence) about the Mayor’s view on Free Schools and Academies.
6.3 Question from Mr Brian Nicholson about the use of the proceeds from the Henry Moore statue sale.
6.4 Question from Mr Shamsur Rahman regarding the Holland Estate.
6.5 Question from Mr Mosrur Ahmed about the Decent Homes initiative in relation to Bancroft and Rogers estates.
6.6 Question from Mr Abul Bashar about the Decent Homes initiative in relation to the Bancroft estate.
6.7 Question from Ms Tessa Horvath regarding violence against women.
The above questions and in each case (except where indicated) a supplementary question were put and were responded to by the relevant Executive Member.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services – to arrange written responses)
Minutes: 6.1 Question from Ms Victoria Kent regarding Ability Bow.
Ability Bow helps people with disabilities to achieve independent living through the provision of supported exercise and healthy living activities. Now all Ability Bow’s statutory funding from TH has been taken away, how does the Mayor intend to support disabled residents to maintain their fitness and wellbeing and prevent them all from repeated returns to NHS services?
Response by Councillor Alibor Choudhury, Cabinet Member for Resources
First of all, let me congratulate you on the excellent work you do. It is a tragedy that as a result of the government’s cuts to the NHS your organisation has lost out.
NHS Tower Hamlets funded Ability Bow during 2011-12 on a clearly stipulated non-recurrent basis with around £100,000. Because of the Tory-led government’s cuts, further funding was not available for this year so the council stepped in.
We found £50,000 to take Ability Bow up to September this year. Very shortly we hope to be able to announce further funding to take you through to March 2013
We’re doing all we can to fight the impact of government cuts on the community and will keep up that fight despite the propaganda and misrepresentation from the political opportunists across the chamber.
Summary of Supplementary Question from Ms Victoria Kent
We appreciate your efforts to deal with our current crisis, but what safeguards will be put in place in relation to future tendering processes?
Summary of Councillor Alibor Choudhury’s response to the Supplementary Question
This is on our radar and is something that we can consider as the public health function moves to the Council.
6.2 Question from Ms Shuily Akthar (put by Mr Rahman in Ms Akthar’s absence) about the Mayor’s view on Free Schools and Academies.
What is the Mayor’s view on free schools and can he update us on the status of Culloden School on becoming academy status?
Response by Councillor Oliur Rahman, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services
The Mayor and Cabinet Members do not support the establishment of academies or free schools as we believe our state schools offer an outstanding service. However if schools do become academies we will work closely with the schools and the DfE to ensure a smooth transition and minimum disruption for pupils and staff, in this case at Culloden and Old Ford Primary Schools.
This administration’s view of Free Schools and academies is that they are not the best way to provide an inclusive education that allows young people to fully experience the social and cultural diversity of the borough. This administration believes that the way forward is increased investment in the current model.
It is clear that some Labour Councillors are supporting this defying their national party’s policy. For example the minutes of the Planning Committee show that Councillor Denise Jones advocated the establishment of a free school.
Given the excellent progress made by the borough’s students in the last few years – especially last year’s the 8.6 per cent rise in GCSE ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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MAYOR'S REPORT The Council’s Constitution provides for the Elected Mayor to give a report at each Ordinary Council Meeting.
A maximum of five minutes is allowed for the Elected Mayor’s report, following which the Speaker of the Council will invite the respective political group leaders to respond for up to one minute each if they wish.
Decision: The Mayor made his report to the Council meeting. The Leader of the Majority Group and Leaders of the Minority Groups each responded briefly to the Mayor’s report.
Minutes: The Mayor made his report to the Council meeting, extending a welcome to all present. He began by paying respects to those who had lost loved ones in the factory fire in Bangladesh.
The Mayor reported that he had joined with the Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London for Tower Hamlets, Commander John Ludgate, in the Remembrance ceremony to remember the dead of the two World Wars and other conflicts. He also reported that the Tower Hamlets Fairness Commission was starting work and that he looked forward to receiving their recommendations.
The Mayor then highlighted a number of achievements within the Borough, including work the new Bow School, an 8.6% increase in GCSE results (above the national average) and that Victoria Park had been voted the nation’s favourite park.
The Mayor congratulated the Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Shahed Ali, on being voted Environment Lead Member of the Year by Keep Britain Tidy.
Turning to other issues the Mayor raised a number of issues of note including that: · The Faith Based Buildings Initiative was now open to receive bids for funding from all faiths. · The Leader of the national Labour Party’s recent endorsement of the Living Wage Campaign was welcome and that the Mayor would be encouraging all local schools to adhere to the scheme. · The Mayor would be opposing proposed cuts to Fire Services outlined by the Mayor of London. · He welcomed the motion on the agenda to support the building of an energy cooperative to reduce charges to residents. Finally, he highlighted the Ward review being undertaken by the Boundary Commission and urged Members to support the campaign to retain the Banglatown and Lansbury ward names. However, he noted that the Council did have the power to change ward names at a later date should it so wish.
The Leader of the Majority Group and Leaders of the Minority Groups each responded briefly to the Mayor’s report. In particular thanks were offered to the Corporate Director of Resources, Chris Naylor, who was leaving to take a post at Barnet Council and condolences were offered to those affected by the recent factory fire tragedy in Bangladesh.
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TO RECEIVE WRITTEN QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL PDF 76 KB The questions which have been received from Councillors to be put at this Council meeting are set out in the attached report.
A maximum period of 30 minutes is allocated to this agenda item.
Decision: 8.1 Question from Councillor Lesley Pavitt regarding Decent Homes work on the Bancroft estate.
8.2 Question from Councillor Peter Golds regarding the sale of the Henry Moore statue.
8.3 Question from Councillor Sirajul Islam regarding the number of homes falling below ‘decent’ standard.
8.4 Question from Councillor Gulam Robbani regarding the Banglatown Ward name.
8.5 Question from Councillor Amy Whitelock about recent muggings on the Regent’s Canal footbridge.
8.6 Question from Councillor Zara Davis regarding school places on the Isle of Dogs.
8.7 Question from Councillor Abdal Ullah about fire station closures.
8.8 Question from Councillor Kabir Ahmed regarding special responsibility allowances for opposition Members.
8.9 Question from Councillor Joshua Peck on the renaming of the Council building on Ewart Place in memory of John Onslow.
8.11 Question from Councillor M. A. Mukit MBE regarding funding for advice centres.
The above questions and in each case (except where indicated) a supplementary question were put and responded to by the relevant Executive Member.
The remaining questions 8.10 and 8.12 to 8.24 were not put due to lack of time. Written responses will be provided.
(Action by: John S. Williams, Service Head, Democratic Services – to arrange written responses).
Minutes: 8.1 Question from Councillor Lesley Pavitt regarding Decent Homes work on the Bancroft estate.
Will the Mayor explain why he secretly cancelled the Decent Homes work due to take place this year on the Bancroft estate in my ward?
Response by Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing
Cllr Pavitt’s party are quick to assume “secrets” and conspiracies. Well, there is no “secret” here. The Decent Homes initiative is still in place for Bancroft Estate and all residents will receive decent kitchens and bathrooms.
This is part of an £168m investment that has already seen over 1000 properties brought up to the Decent Homes Standard with many more due by 2014.
Part of the reason for the delay is to allow local contractors to bid for work and ensure that residents are employed wherever possible. The precise dates for the work will be announced as soon as possible.
Summary of Supplementary Question from Councillor Lesley Pavitt
We all understand that programmes of work can change. However, residents became concerned when information about the building works was removed from the Council website, could communications not have been better?
Summary of Councillor Rabina Khan’s response to the Supplementary Question
Following the last Council meeting you e-mailed me to ask me to accompany you on a walkabout, which I did on 15th October. I asked if you had any particular issues and if you had any concerns about this matter you could have raised them with me at that time but you did not. It is not the Council but Labour Group members who are giving out misinformation.
8.2 Question from Councillor Peter Golds regarding the sale of the Henry Moore statue.
In affirming the decision to sell our Henry Moore statue, Mayor Rahman spoke for just 97 seconds. This was before he had even heard the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report from Cllr Jackson, which called on him to think again. Can the Mayor tell me why he treated the Overview and Scrutiny committee report on the sale of ‘Old Flo’ in such a dismissive manner?
Response by Councillor Rania Khan, Cabinet Member for Culture
Cllr Golds’ timing is remarkably precise for someone who wasn’t at the meeting.
The Mayor did not treat the views of Overview and Scrutiny Committee in a dismissive manner. Several Cabinet Members were at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, including myself, and we gave him a full report of the Committee’s deliberations prior to Cabinet meeting. Having heard this report he was in no doubt what his decision should be and made it swiftly and decisively.
It is touching to see Cllr Golds standing up for Cllr Jackson – and yet more evidence of the close collusion between the two parties. While in the rest of the country Labour are rightly attacking the Tory-led destruction of the state and civil society, here in Tower Hamlets they are too busy in their vendetta against the Mayor to remember they’re supposed to be on different sides.
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Recruitment of an Interim Chief Executive - update To consider a report on the recruitment process for an Interim Chief Executive, pursuant to the Council’s decisions of 11th July and 19th September 2012. This report is to follow and will be circulated following the meeting of the Appointments Sub-Committee to be held on 21st November. Decision: Unrestricted item withdrawn. An exempt/restricted report will be presented under Item 15.
Minutes: Unrestricted item withdrawn. An exempt/restricted report was presented under Item 15.
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Treasury Management Outturn Report 2011/12 PDF 429 KB To receive the report of the Corporate Director, Resources on the above matter as submitted to the Audit Committee on 25th September 2012. The report is attached and advises the Council of treasury management activity for the financial year ended 31 March 2012 as required by the Local Government Act 2003. Decision: The Council considered the report of the Corporate Director, Resources on treasury management activity for the financial year ended 31 March 2012, as required by the Local Government Act 2003.
DECISION
To note the content of the report.
(Action by: Chris Naylor, Corporate Director Resources)
Minutes: The Council considered the report of the Corporate Director, Resources on treasury management activity for the financial year ended 31 March 2012, as required by the Local Government Act 2003.
Councillor Alibor Choudhury MOVED and Councillor Ohid Ahmed SECONDED the recommendations contained in the report.
RESOLVED
To note the content of the report.
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To adopt the above strategy statements for 2012/13. The report of the Corporate Director, Resources, as submitted to the Audit Committee on 25th September 2012, is attached. Decision: The Council considered the report of the Corporate Director, Resources in relation to the review of the three treasury management strategy documents, in line with the CLG and CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.
DECISION
That the Council adopt:-
a) The Treasury Management Strategy Statement, as set out in Sections 6-10 of Appendix 1 to the report of the Corporate Director, Resources; b) The Revised Annual Investment Strategy, as set out in Section 11 of Appendix 1 to the report; and c) The Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, as set out in Section 12 of Appendix 1 to the report.
(Action by: Chris Naylor, Corporate Director Resources)
Minutes: The Council considered the report of the Corporate Director, Resources in relation to the review of the three treasury management strategy documents, in line with the CLG and CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.
Councillor Alibor Choudhury MOVED and Councillor Ohid Ahmed SECONDED the recommendations contained in the report.
RESOLVED
That the Council adopt:-
a) The Treasury Management Strategy Statement, as set out in Sections 6-10 of Appendix 1 to the report of the Corporate Director, Resources; b) The Revised Annual Investment Strategy, as set out in Section 11 of Appendix 1 to the report; and c) The Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, as set out in Section 12 of Appendix 1 to the report.
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TO RECEIVE REPORTS AND QUESTIONS ON JOINT ARRANGEMENTS AND EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS (if any) Decision: There was no business under this heading. Minutes: There was no business under this heading. |
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Calculation of Non-Domestic Rates Income PDF 91 KB To consider the report (attached) of the Corporate Director, Resources on the above matter. Decision: The Council considered the report of the Corporate Director, Resources on new arrangements for planning for non-domestic rates income and consequent changes to the statutory framework governing the setting of the Council’s budget.
DECISION
1. That the duty to calculate the Council’s non-domestic rates income for the coming year and to notify preceptors and the Government as set out in the draft Non Domestic Rating (Rates Retention) Regulations 2012 be delegated to the Council’s statutory chief finance officer.
2. To note that if the draft regulations are not approved in the form set out in the report of the Corporate Director, Resources, a further report will be submitted to the Council.
(Action by: Chris Naylor, Corporate Director Resources)
Minutes: The Council considered the report of the Corporate Director, Resources on new arrangements for planning for non-domestic rates income and consequent changes to the statutory framework governing the setting of the Council’s budget.
Councillor Alibor Choudhury MOVED and Councillor Kabir Ahmed SECONDED the recommendations contained in the report.
RESOLVED
1. That the duty to calculate the Council’s non-domestic rates income for the coming year and to notify preceptors and the Government as set out in the draft Non Domestic Rating (Rates Retention) Regulations 2012 be delegated to the Council’s statutory chief finance officer.
2. To note that if the draft regulations are not approved in the form set out in the report of the Corporate Director, Resources, a further report will be submitted to the Council.
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TO CONSIDER MOTIONS SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL PDF 136 KB The motions submitted by Councillors for debate at this meeting are set out in the attached report.
Decision: 12.2 Motion on Council Finances
Councillor Carlo Gibbs moved, and Councillor Joshua Peck seconded, the motion as printed on the agenda.
Councillor Shahed Ali moved, and Councillor Alibor Choudhury seconded, an amendment to the motion calling on the Mayor to recover a ‘soft loan’ of £850,000 from the Rich Mix Centre. The amendment was put to the vote and was defeated.
The motion as printed on the agenda was put to the vote and was agreed.
DECISION
This Council notes:
This Council also notes that the Council:
This Council notes that the Mayor:
Further notes the Mayor continues to waste the Council’s finances, including:
Minutes: Procedural motion
Councillor Motin Uz-Zaman moved, and Councillor Joshua Peck seconded, a procedural motion – “That under Procedure Rule 14.1.3 the order of busienss be altered to consider Motion 12.2 ‘Council Finances’ now, followed by Motion 12.5 ‘Banglatwon Ward Name’ and then item 13 and the Part 2 agenda items.” The procedural motion was put to the vote and was agreed.
12.2 Motion on Council Finances
Councillor Carlo Gibbs moved, and Councillor Joshua Peck seconded, the motion as printed on the agenda.
Councillor Shahed Ali moved, and Councillor Alibor Choudhury seconded, an amendment to the motion calling on the Mayor to recover a ‘soft loan’ of £850,000 from the Rich Mix Centre. The amendment was put to the vote and was defeated.
Following debate, the motion as printed on the agenda was put to the vote and was agreed. Accordingly it was:-
RESOLVED
This Council notes:
· The devastating ideological cuts by the Conservative - Liberal Democrat Government include a reduction to the council’s grant formula funding by over 17% since 2011.
· Changes to welfare benefits including cuts to housing benefit, council tax benefit and the introduction of the universal credit amount to an unprecedented attack on the most vulnerable in our society and will lead to a greater demand on council resources.
· In a further attack on vulnerable people, the Chancellor pledged at Tory Party Conference to cut welfare benefits by a further £10bn, while at the same time giving tax breaks for millionaires by cutting the top rate of tax to 45p.
· The Conservative-Liberal Democrat Government’s austerity measures have resulted in a double dip recession, continued high unemployment and little economic growth.
This Council also notes that the Council:
· Has a responsibility to our residents to manage our finances efficiently and deliver a balanced budget.
· Is showing in its Medium Term Financial Plan a deficit of £9.5m in year 2014/15, £28m in 2015/16 and £44m in 2016/17.
· Will be spending on average £16m more per year than it is expecting to receive in after 2014/15.
· Is in such a desperate financial position that the cabinet is having to sell the Henry Moore statue of the draped woman, despite this being gifted to the people of Tower Hamlets, and various other council owned properties.
This Council notes that the Mayor:
· Is using £9.5m from reserves to cover the deficit in the 2014/15 budget, to be agreed ahead of the next local elections, and has no plans to deal with the deficit after that time.
· Has a number of big spending proposals including a fund for restoring religious buildings, the Mayor’s educational award and funding to replace the cut in council tax benefit, which are not funded after the 2014 elections.
· Failed to protect the most vulnerable when he proposed to needlessly slash funding for welfare advice services, some as much as 75%, which would likely increase the financial risk faced by the council.
Further notes the Mayor continues to waste the Council’s ... view the full minutes text for item 12. |
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EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC In view of the content of the remaining items on the agenda, the Council is recommended to adopt the following motion:
“That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that the business to be transacted contains information defined as Exempt in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.”
EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL SECTION (PINK)
The Exempt/Confidential (pink) papers for consideration at the meeting will contain information which is commercially, legally or personally sensitive and should not be divulged to third parties. If you do not wish to retain these papers after the meeting please hand them to the Committee Officer present.
Decision: DECISION
That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that the business to be transacted contains information defined as Exempt in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Minutes: RESOLVED
That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that the business to be transacted contains information defined as Exempt in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
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EXEMPT MINUTES To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the exempt (restricted) minutes of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 11th July 2012. The draft exempt minutes are attached for Members of the Council. Decision: The exempt (restricted) minutes of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 11 July 2012 were not agreed. Members raised a number of points of accuracy and the draft minutes were deferred for consideration at the next meeting.
Minutes: The exempt (restricted) minutes of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 11 July 2012 were not agreed. Members raised a number of points of accuracy and the draft minutes were deferred for consideration at the next meeting.
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Appointment of Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service) - Update Decision: The Council considered a report of the Service Head, Human Resources and Workforce Development on the above matter. The special circumstances and reasons fir urgency were agreed as set out in the report.
Councillor Joshua Peck moved, and Councillor Alibor Choudhury seconded, an alternative recommendation to those in the report of the Service Head, Human Resources and Workforce Development as below. This was put to the vote and was agreed.
DECISION
That the recommendations set out in the report be note agreed, and that the Council extend the existing interim Head of Paid Service appointment for a further 14 days for officers to advise on the way forward.
(Action by: Simon Kilbey, Service Head, Human Resources and Workforce Development)
Minutes: The Council considered a report of the Service Head, Human Resources and Workforce Development on the above matter. The special circumstances and reasons for urgency were agreed as set out in the report.
Councillor Joshua Peck moved, and Councillor Rachel Saunders seconded, an alternative recommendation to those in the report of the Service Head, Human Resources and Workforce Development as below. This was put to the vote and was agreed.
RESOLVED
That the recommendations set out in the report be not agreed, and that the Council extend the existing interim Head of Paid Service appointment for a further 14 days for officers to advise on the way forward.
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