Agenda, decisions and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Rajib Ahmed and Louise Alexander.
RESOLVED
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 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.
Minutes: The following declarations of interest were made:-
Councillor Fozol Miah declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 12.1 – Crossrail – Petition against the 2nd Additional Provisions of the Crossrail Bill, published May, 2006. The declaration was made on the basis that he was employed in his family’s business which was located in Hanbury Street which might be adversely affected by the proposals. He left the Council Chamber when the item was under discussion and did not return until after it had been completed;
Councillor Abdul Asad declared a personal interest in agenda item 8.2 Tower Hamlets Community Plan. The declaration was made on the basis that he was the Council’s nominee to Tower Hamlets PCT;
Councillor Sirajul Islam declared a personal interest in agenda item 8.2 Tower Hamlets Community Plan.The declaration was made on the basis that he was an executive member of Tower Hamlets PCT;
Councillor Ohid
Ahmed declared a personal interest in agenda item 8.2
Councillor Ahmed Hussain declared a personal interest in agenda item
8.4
Councillor Lutfa Begum declared a personal interest in agenda items 8.2 Tower Hamlets Community Plan, 8.3 The Council’s Strategic Plan 2006 to 2011, and 9.1 Annual Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The declaration was made on the basis that she was a practice nurse employed by Tower Hamlets PCT;
Councillor Ann Jackson declared a personal interest in agenda item 12.1 Crossrail – Petition against the 2nd Additional Provisions of the Crossrail Bill, published May 2006.The declaration was made on the basis that she was owner-occupier of a house which might be affected by the proposals; and
Councillor Denise Jones declared a personal interest in agenda item 12.1 Crossrail – Petition against the 2nd Additional Provisions of the Crossrail Bill, published May 2006.
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To confirm as a correct record the proceedings of the unrestricted minutes of the Annual meeting of the Council held on 24th May, 2006. (Attached)
Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Wednesday, 24th May 2006 be confirmed as a correct record of the proceedings and the Mayor be authorised to sign them.
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TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR, LEADER OF THE COUNCIL, MEMBERS OF THE CABINET OR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE Minutes: There were no announcements made.
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TO RECEIVE ANY PETITIONS OR DEPUTATIONS No requests to receive petitions have been received.
Two deputation requests have been received.
Minutes: There were no requests to submit petitions. |
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A request to submit a deputation from Ms. L. Rogers, Columbia Road, E2, on the subject of Crossrail (Agenda item 5.1) Minutes: The Mayor informed the meeting that Ms Rogers had withdrawn her deputation request.
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A request to submit a deputation from Ms. P. Cottage, Sivill House, Columbia Road, E2, on the subject of Housing Choice (Agenda item 5.2) Minutes: At the invitation of the Mayor, Mr Phil Sedler, on behalf of the deputation addressed the meeting on the subject of the Council’s Housing Choice policies. Mr Sedler responded to series of questions put by members. Councillor Bawden responded on behalf of the Council.
RESOLVED
That the issues raised by the deputation be referred to the Director of Housing Management for response within 28 days.
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Variation of the Order of Business Minutes: Moved by Councillor Denise Jones, Seconded by Councillor Sirajul Islam and
RESOLVED
That in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 14.1.3 of the Constitution, that the order of business of the meeting be varied and agenda item – 12.1 Crossrail; Petition against the 2nd Additional Provisions of the Crossrail Bill, published May 2006 be considered after the completion of agenda item 5.
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Minutes: As Councillor Fozol Miah had declared a prejudicial interest in this item at the beginning of the meeting, he left the Council Chamber prior to its discussion and did not return untill the item had been concluded.
Following discussion.
RESOLVED
1 That in the judgement of the Council it is expedient for the Council to oppose the 9th May 2006 Amendment of Provisions to the Crossrail Bill now being promoted in the present Session of Parliament;
2 That by this resolution the Council consents to such opposition and thereby approves the submission and content of the petition against the second tranche of Additional Provisions to the Crossrail Bill as set out in Appendix A to the report;
3 That all necessary steps be taken for the purposes of such opposition and for complying with the provisions of section 239 of the Local Government Act 1972;
4 That the Corporate Director (Development and Renewal) be authorised to continue negotiations with the Crossrail Team in relation to the issues in the second petition as set out in Appendix A to the report with a view to resolving the Authority’s objections to the Crossrail project and withdrawing in full or in part the second petition in the event of a successful outcome to the negotiations; and
5 That the Corporate Director (Development and Renewal) be authorised to negotiate and resolve matters arising consequential to the Authority’s objections to the Crossrail project insofar as the specific authority of the Council is not required.
(A majority of the members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution)
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TO RECEIVE WRITTEN QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (Agenda item 6) PDF 75 KB (Maximum of 30 minutes allowed)
The questions which have been received are set out in agenda item 6. Minutes: Two questions were submitted by members of the public for response by members of the Cabinet , details of which were set out in agenda item no 6. The questions together with the draft responses were tabled on blue paper.
(i) Question from Terry McGrenera, Devons Road, E3 to Councillor Sirajul Islam , Deputy Leader of the Council
Councillor Sirajul Islam referred to his tabled response. Mr McGrenera asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Islam responded.
(ii) Question from Miss Jill Iremonger, Vallance Road, E1 to Councillor Rupert Bawden, Lead Member for Housing and Development
Councillor Rupert Bawden referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Miss Iremonger asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Bawden responded.
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TO RECEIVE QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL (Agenda item 7) PDF 108 KB (Maximum of 30 minutes allowed)
The questions which have been received are set out in agenda item 7. Minutes: 25 questions were submitted by members of the Council for response by members of the Cabinet, details of which were set out in agenda item no 7. The questions together with draft responses were tabled on yellow paper.
(i) Question from Councillor Alex Heslop to Councillor Rupert Bawden, Lead Member for Development and Housing.
Councillor Bawden referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Councillor Heslop asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Bawden responded.
(ii) Question from Councillor Rania Khan to Councillor Joshua Peck, Lead Member for Performance and Resources
Councillor Peck referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Councillor Khan asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Peck responded.
MOVED by Councillor Timothy Archer, SECONDED by Councillor Rupert Eckhardt that in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 27.1 the provisions of Rule 12.10 be suspended to enable all the questions submitted by members of the Council to be considered.
The Mayor put the motion to the vote and it was LOST.
(iii) Question from Councillor Simon Rouse to Councillor Denise Jones, Leader of the Council
Councillor Jones referred to her tabled response to which she spoke. Councillor Rouse asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Jones responded.
(iv) Question from Councillor Stephanie Eaton to Councillor Abdul Asad, Lead Member for Older People and Health
Councillor Asad referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Councillor Eaton asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Asad responded.
(v) Question from Councillor Marc Francis to Councillor Helal Abbas, Lead Member for Children’s Services
Councillor Abbas referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Councillor Francis asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Abbas responded.
(vi) Question from Councillor Ahmed Hussain to Councillor Helal Abbas, Lead Member for Children’s Services
Councillor Abbas referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Councillor Hussain asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Abbas responded.
(vii) Question from Councillor Shirley Houghton to Councillor Abdal Ullah, Lead Member for Cleaner, Safer, Greener
Councillor Ullah referred to his tabled response to which he spoke. Councillor Houghton asked a brief supplementary question to which Councillor Ullah responded.
In accordance with Rule 12.9 questions 2.8 to 2.25 were not considered due to lack of time. A copy of the tabled responses would be forwarded to the questioners.
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REPORTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE AND THE COUNCIL'S COMMITTEES |
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Youth Justice Plan 2006-2007: Key Proposals (Agenda item 9.1) PDF 71 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: After discussion it was
RESOLVED
1 That the draft 2006/2007 Youth Justice Plan, attached at Appendix A to the report (CAB 195/056) be approved; and
2 That the draft 2006/2007 Youth Justice Plan Delivery Plan attached at Appendix B to the report.
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Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010 Year 6 (2006/2007) Revision (Agenda item 9.2) PDF 81 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: After discussion it was
RESOLVED
1 That the Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 6 (2006-2007) revision, attached at Appendix 1 to report (CAB 008/067), be approved subject to necessary and appropriate amendments to ensure that the plan is accurate, coherent and reflects the views of Members; and
2. That the Chief Executive be authorised to make appropriate and necessary amendments to the Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010; Year 6 (2006-07) in advance of final publication.
Councillors O’Flaherty, Golds and Eaton requested that their abstentions to the above decisions be recorded in the minutes, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 17.5.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: After discussion it was
RESOLVED
1 That the Council’s Strategic Plan
2006-2011:Year 1 implementation Plan
2 That the Chief Executive be authorised to make appropriate and necessary amendments to the Strategic Plan 2006 – 2011 Year 1 and Best Value Performance Plan (2006/2007) in advance of final publication: and that these amendments include appropriate accommodation of the advice and comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee circulated at the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7th June 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9.59 p.m. MOVED by Councillor Salim Ullah, and SECONDED by Councillor Rofique Uddin Ahmed, and
RESOLVED
That in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.1.12 the meeting be adjourned for five minutes.
At 10.09 p.m. the meeting resumed consideration of the remaining items of business.
MOVED by Councillor Simon Rouse, SECONDED by Councillor Stephanie Eaton that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.1.13, the meeting be extended by half an hour.
The Mayor put the motion to the vote and it was LOST.
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Controlled Drinking Zones- Bethnal Green and Whitechapel (Agenda item 9.4) Minutes: After discussion it was
RESOLVED
That the Assistant Chief Executive be authorised to:
(i) consider any representations received to the consultation referred to in the report; (ii) approve the making of the proposed Drinking Control Zones for the areas indicated on the plans attached at Appendices A and B to the report; and (iii) consider the inclusion of any additional areas within the Drinking Control Zones, as identified during the consultation, as appropriate for such inclusion.
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Annual Report of Overview and Scrutiny Committee 2005/2006 (Agenda item 9.4) PDF 44 KB Additional documents: Minutes: After discussion it was
RESOLVED
That the annual report 2005/2006 from Overview and Scrutiny be noted.
MOVED by Councillor Simon Rouse, SECONDED by Councillor Tim Archer that in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 27 of the Constitution, the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 14.13 be suspended to allow a further vote on extending the meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 17.4, 10 members requested that a recorded vote be held on the motion.
The Mayor declared the motion to be LOST.
The Mayor then thanked everyone for their attendance and contributions and closed the meeting at 10.50 p.m.
Councillor Shafiqul Haque Mayor |