Monday, 23 May 2016 at 5.35 pm - Warrington Borough Council

13 May 2016 Annual Meeting of the Council Monday, 23 May 2016 at 5.35 pm Council Chamber, Town Hall, Warrington

Steven Broomhead Chief Executive _______________________________________________________________ Agenda prepared by Sharon Parker, Councillor Services Manager – Telephone: (01925) 442161, Fax: (01925) 442014, Email [email protected] _______________________________________________________________ A G E N D A Items during the consideration of which the meeting is expected to be open to members of the public (including the press) subject to any statutory right of exclusion. 1. Apologies 2. Election of Mayor and Acceptance of Office

To receive a recommendation from the Mayoral Selection Committee to elect the Mayor for the Municipal Year 2016/2017. Members of the Mayoral Selection Committee recommend that the Council invite Councillor Rashid to accept the Office of Mayor for the 2016/2017 Municipal Year.

Proposed by Cllr T O’Neill and jointly seconded by Cllr S Woodyatt and Cllr B Barr.

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3. Election of Deputy Mayor and Acceptance of Office

To receive a recommendation from the Mayoral Selection Committee to elect the Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Year 2016/2017. Members of the Mayoral Selection Committee recommend that the Council invite Councillor Les Morgan to accept the Office of Deputy Mayor for the 2016/2017 Municipal Year.

Proposed by Cllr D Keane and seconded by Cllr M McLaughlin.

4. Appointment of Mayor’s Faith Advisers

The Mayor to announce the appointment of his Faith Advisers, Revd Paul Wilson and Mohammad Abdullah.

5. Code of Conduct – Declarations of Interest Members are reminded that they should orally declare

personal/prejudicial interests, that they have in any matter or item to be considered at the meeting, including interests relating to the receipt of any relevant gifts or hospitality received within the preceding three years. Please refer to the specific requirements of the Code of Conduct regarding the need to declare interests, the timing of such declarations and exemptions.

The Solicitor to the Council and Officers in Democratic and Member

Services are available prior to the meeting to advise and/or to receive details of the interest and the item to which it relates.

Declarations are a personal matter for each Member to decide. Whilst

officers will advise on the Code and its interpretation, the decision to declare, or not, is the responsibility of the Member based on the particular circumstances.

6. The Minutes of the Council

To be moved by the Mayor and seconded by the Deputy Mayor.

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 21 March 2016 be confirmed and adopted.

7. Results of the Borough Elections – 5 May 2016 Report of the Returning Officer and Chief Executive 8. The Mayor's Announcements

9. Continued Appointment of the Leader of the Council

To note the continued appointment of Councillor O’Neill as the Leader of the Council until 2019.

10. The Executive Board

Council is requested to note the Leader’s appointment of the Executive Board, up to 8 Members, in addition to the Leader and Deputy. Allocation of portfolio responsibilities will be determined by the Leader (Executive Board Procedure Rules 1.3).

11. Leader’s Announcements 12. Adoption of Constitution 2016/2017

Report of the Solicitor to the Council and Head of Corporate Governance. Copies of the amended Constitution on request or are available in Groups Rooms for Councillors and electronically via the Council’s web site.

Proposed by Cllr Fitzsimmons and seconded by Cllr Friend

13. Committees of the Council

Report of the Chief Executive to follow. Proposed by the Leader and seconded by the Deputy

14. Appointments to Outside Bodies

Report of the Chief Executive. Appendix to follow

Proposed by the Leader and seconded by the Deputy 15. Dates of Meetings

To approve a programme of ordinary meetings of the Council for the year as follows, at 6.30 pm unless otherwise stated: Council Meetings: 20 June 2016 5 September 2016 17 October 2016 5 December 2016

27 February 2017 20 March 2017 All other meetings as agreed in the diary. Proposed by the Leader and seconded by the Deputy

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MEETING OF THE COUNCIL 21 March 2016 Present: The Mayor (Councillor G Settle) Councillors: B Axcell, R Barr, K Bennett, M Biggin, S Bland, R Bowden, P Bretherton, K Buckley, P Carey, J Carter, M Creaghan, A Dirir, L S Dirir, C Fitzsimmons, G Friend, C Froggatt, K Gleave, J Guthrie, K Hannon, M Hannon, A Heaver, A Higgins, W Hughes, W Johnson, J Joyce, P Kennedy, J Kerr-Brown, B Lines-Rowlands, T McCarthy, M McLaughlin, L Morgan, K Morris, H Mundry, L Murphy, P Nelson, T O’Neill, S Parish, H Patel, D Price, F Rashid, J Richards, S Roberts, M Smith, C Vobe, P Walker, J Wheeler, T Williams, S Woodyatt, P Wright, and S Wright.

C 82 Apologies

Apologies were received from Councillors B Brinksman, T Finnegan, D Keane S Krizanac, B Maher and S Taylor. C 83 The Minutes of the Council Resolved: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 29 February be signed by the Mayor as a correct record subject to an amendment to C81 – Voting – take out the number 7 in the not voting category. C 84 Correspondence from the Previous Meetings Nil. C 85 Code of Conduct – Declarations of Interest Councillor J Richards – Employed by the Cheshire Probation Service as a Manager involved in the establishment of the Community payback scheme. (Question to Cllr J Guthrie by Councillor K Bennett regarding flytipping). C 86 Civic Mayor’s Announcements Reflections from Members regarding the sad death of Lord Evans of Parkside. The Mayor stated that he had given his first ever public lecture at his local University of Chester entitled “Being the 1st Digital Mayor of Warrington”. Charities : As Vice-Chair of the Warrington Community Transport (Dial-a-Ride) the Mayor was pleased to announce that the Charity was running well again. Details of the arrangements put in place were provided including contributions from the Bill Holroyd Trust and the NHS. In the New Year the Mayor had spoken twice at the annual YMCA Homeless Sunday. Since January 2015 the Mayor had learnt more about the homeless situation through visits to the YMCA Centre to meet people and a walkabout with the police.

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The new MacIntyre Dining Room facilities had been opened at the Fairfield and Howley Community Centre on St David’s Day. This was a place the Mayor knew well as it was also the home for the Visually Impaired People where he was Chair. There were many other things going on at the centre that include painting group and workshop, ukulele, indoor bowls, pottery and much more. This week the Mayor would be involved in a planning meeting for promised 1st Warrington Bipolar support group as part of the Mayor of Warrington’s Charity pledge. HRH visit to Birchwood : In February HRH Prince Edward came to Birchwood to launch the Prince’s Trust Diamond Jubilee Challenge a cooking competition that included 3 High School teams from Warrington. Woolston 6th form Learning College won with a fine performance. More trees for the Mersey Forest : As a member of the Mersey Forest Steering Group the Mayor outlined the activities he had been involved in including at Croft Primary School, Latchford and Glazebrook Villages to look at sites for more trees and help people plan future projects and Westy Hall Care Home. UTC and Business Incubators : The Mayor had attended a tour of the new Bolton UTC. He was shown around technology and science labs and joined in lessons to witness the excellent work that it going on there. He had also been on a tour of the Warrington UTC a few weeks later and watched the concrete being poured high on the fourth floor and had heard about their progress. This was only a week or so after being at the opening of the new BASE which was next door and would be an incubator for the Engineering and Nuclear business start-ups. The following week he joined the East Chester Mayoral tour which started at a place where he had worked for 10 years and was now the new Alderley Life Science Park. Here the tour saw how life science companies were being helped to start up. They spoke of linking up with Daresbury, Birchwood and Manchester to create a very competitive Northern Science base. Art and Sport : The Mayor and Mayoress had been to the Brindley Theatre to see a couple of plays by the Centenary Players, the latest of which was Educating Rita. They had also attended an exciting competition Halton and Warrington schools finals organised by ACCENT. There was great singing by 6 choirs in the primary, Westbrook Old Hall worthy winners. The seniors were instrumental competitions with two ensembles from Lymm High School. The string group from Lymm were excellent, four of whom had played at the Mayoress’ Ladies Evening. We even got to meet up again with the Battle of the Band winners the Lookouts whose prize had been to visit Hilden our Twin Town and perform in Germany. In February the Mayor presented the prizes for the Mayor’s Watercolour Charity Draw. The competition and sale of Watercolours raised £472. He had also launched the 1st Digital Art Heritage Competition with an open morning at

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the Town Hall to encourage the people of Warrington to photograph, paint and draw buildings and structure to highlight just what there was in the Town. In addition entries and payment would be via the internet. The Mayor also provided details of the painting of the “Alice in Wonderland” Latchford Pedestrian Tunnel which he had contributed to. This has not only transformed the tunnel but inspired the local community. The Mayor had meet one of his boyhood idols, Roger Hunt, at the Lymm Hotel during the 50 year celebrations since the Brazilian football team had stayed there during the 1966 World Cup. The Mayor and Mayoress had also attended another sporting event the Warrington Disability Partnership challenge. In total they swam an incredible 25 miles. It was great to give out so many well-earned certificates. Honorary awards: Two Freepersons were awarded to Mrs Margret Isherwood and Rev Steven Kingsnorth for distinguished service to Warrington. The Mayor and Mayoress had invited two recipients Mr Mason & Mr Massey who had recently received the Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur for involvement with the Liberation of France during the Second World War to the Town Hall. Peace Town: the Mayor joined the Mayor of Oldham at the Peace Centre for a tour and talk with Colin and Wendy Parry. At the end of the visit the Mayor of Oldham asked if Warrington would follow their example and become the 2nd Town to become a Town of Peace. The Mayor met up with Colin and Wendy on Sunday at the 23rd commemorative anniversary of the 1993 Bridge Street bombing. After the service from the River of Life was carried in a special vase to the Peace Centre and poured at the base of the Peace Tree that was planted by Terry Waite. New Year Babies: On the lead up to Christmas the Mayor had met with a Warrington General DJ and recorded a 30 minute piece for their Christmas broadcast. A few days later he was at the hospital helping deliver toys from the Wire fm appeal. He returned on January 1st to the maternity ward to say hello to the new parents & babies and give them a special silver spoon each. He had made a similar visit to York to see his first grandchild Maxwell Owen Settle weighing in at 7lb. Mayor from Where: The Mayor had applied to go on the Gregg James BBC Radio 1 teatime show and see if they could guess where he was the Mayor of. It went out live the previous Wednesday and it was good fun. The link of the pod cast is on the Mayor of Warrington’s Facebook site. Mayoral Toll: The Mayor after working very long hours sometimes up to 90 hour weeks and these do take their toll just as they have with other Mayors.

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He was looking forward to doing the things that he had missed during the last 6 years. He needed to get back out on the fells of the Lake District where he could relax, paint, draw, walk and eventually run again to the top of the odd mountain. C 87 The Leader’s Announcements Budget On Monday 29 February, plans for this year’s council budget were approved at Full Council. The Leader stated that there was no avoiding the fact that the Council was facing a challenging budget and tough decisions needed to be made. Despite having already saved more than £93million since 2010, the authority continued to be squeezed by escalating costs on one side and reduced funding from central government on the other and because of this a £22 million gap in our budget for 2016/17 had to be bridged. The Leader stated he must also take the opportunity to address the YMCA contract which had served the Town well for eight years and was very much appreciated what had been achieved in that time. As with any third party contract, it was necessary to carry out regular reviews to ensure that the right services were being offered to the right people and ensuring best value for local taxpayers. The priority was meeting the needs of vulnerable people. Bridge Street Regeneration Scheme The Leader was pleased to report that a multi-storey car park would be joining the Bridge Street Regeneration scheme. Planning approval had been granted and construction was expected to start this year, with a report going to Executive Board in April to award the contract. Once completed, the 8 level multi-storey car park would provide around 1,200 parking spaces. This was another great move forward for the regeneration of the town centre. UTC Warrington The Leader stated that the construction of Warrington’s first University Technical College was continuing at pace and was on schedule for its September 2016 opening. The deadline for applications closed this month and the Leader was pleased to note that there were 195 applications for prospective students – the most subscribed UTC in the UK. Parks The Leader stated that there were a number of park openings in the past month, including Walton Hall, Bank Park and Victoria Park.

Spring visitors to Walton Hall and Gardens would be able to enjoy a brand new playground and adventure golf course, Bank Park received a Wolves

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themed make over, and Victoria Park premiered its new outdoor sports facility. At a time of real economic squeeze, it was fantastic that the Council could still invest in community projects that would benefit all. Birchwood Station The Leader stated that Birchwood station users might have noticed a few changes recently. The station had been renovated and was now fully accessible with step-free access throughout. Thanks to Network Rail’s Access for All scheme the station now boasted newly installed lifts and ramps to make it accessible to all passengers including those with reduced mobility, children or heavy luggage. Warrington’s rail transport links played a huge part in both community and business life in the town and these new facilities would enable everyone to use Birchwood station easily and safely. National Apprenticeships Week The Leader stated that help and advice about apprenticeships for all ages had been available in the Golden Square on Wednesday, 16 March, as part of the National Apprenticeships Week. Warrington Borough Council’s careers for young people team, supported by partners Total People, Warrington & Co and Warrington Collegiate, were in the town centre from 9.30am – 5.30pm to raise awareness of apprenticeships and to advise and answer questions about what is available for people of all ages. In the last five years more than 12,500 people in Warrington have experienced the benefits of an apprenticeship. Of the latest 700 to start, 40 per cent were aged between 16 -18, however becoming an apprentice was not confined by age. The event was part of a number of events taking place all over England to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week - #NAW2016. The Council’s careers for young people team was available all year round to help young people with the next steps in their education, employment or training, and regularly promoted apprenticeships and careers events across the town. Syrian Refugees The Leader stated that Members may recall his last update at December’s Council meeting and was pleased to report that there had been ongoing work amongst council officers and partner organisations to prepare for resettlement. The Leader stated that discussions were underway with the Home Office and areas that already had experience of resettlement to enable us to prepare fully. The Leader had made it clear that the settlement of refugees must be

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fully funded by central government, and officers were working through the detail of funding for 2016/17 with the Home Office. Just as a reminder there was information on the Council website, which provided useful sites and frequently asked questions. http://www.warrington.gov.uk/info/200716/community_and_living/1957/refugees The Leader was delighted to welcome Communications regulator, Ofcom, who were set to open their new office at Centre Park in the town. The move would create 50 jobs in the town and was planned to be fully operational by the summer. The following questions were asked of the Leader: YMCA funding arrangements (Cllr Bennett) Impact of the recent budget (Cllr Barr) Devolution deal and appointment of an elected Mayor (Cllr Barr) In response to Cllr Bennett the Leader stated that the YMCA had been a valuable service and had there had been offers to meet with them. The contract, however, was to be delivered in a different way. The Leader asked Cllr McLaughlin to provide details on the contract. Cllr McLaughlin stated that the funding was £38k and was made up of separate contracts. However, the problem of homelessness needed to be looked at as a much wider problem. On reviewing the contract that had been originally been set up by the PCT it was thought that it was not serving the wider group of homeless eg sofa surfers etc. The drugs and alcohol services also needed to be strengthened too. The Leader reported that with regard to the topic of Devolution the conversation was ongoing, there was no ultimatum. Politically there was no appetite for an elected Mayor within the Sub Region. When the discussions were completed the matter would come back to the Labour Group and then to Council. At the moment there was no debate just a conversation. With regard to the issue of waste and budget savings the Leader stated that the Waste Strategy would be formulated over the next few months and savings targets put against this. C 88 2015/16 Treasury Management Quarter 3 Monitoring Report Council received a report of the Audit & Corporate Governance Committee, which provided an update on the 2015/16 treasury activity and performance undertaken up to 31 December 2015. The report also provided an assessment of the economic environment in that period.

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The report had been reported to the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee on 17 February 2016. The Committee noted the report and approved the report to go without amendment to Council to note at its meeting. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Code of Practice for Treasury Management (revised 2011), recommended that members be updated on treasury management activities at least twice a year but preferably more frequently. The quarterly report therefore ensured this Council was implementing best practice in accordance with the Code. The report was presented to the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee as they are the body charged with the scrutiny of Treasury Management by the Council. It was proposed by Councillor C Fitzsimmons and seconded by Councillor G Friend and it was resolved:

That Council note the report. Reason for Decision: To ensure the Council complies with the 2011 revised CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice. C 89 Implementation of Living Wage Council received a report of the Executive Board which sought to recommend the introduction of the ‘Living Wage’ for Warrington Borough Council employees as from 1 April 2016. It was proposed by Councillor R Bowden and seconded by Councillor H Patel and it was resolved:

That Council agreed to –

(1) Adopt the Living Wage (set at £8.25 per hour) and integrate it into its salary structure; and

(2) Agree the new proposed pay and grading structure detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

Reason for Decision: To support the implementation of the Living Wage for Council employees. C 90 Pay Policy Statement Council received a report of the Executive Board which provided information on the Council’s Pay Policy Statement for 2016/17 for agreement. It was proposed by Councillor H Patel and seconded by Councillor M Hannon and it was resolved:

That Council agreed the 2016/17 Pay Policy Statement.

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Reason for Decision: The Pay Policy Statement was recommended for agreement by full Council as it contained factual information about the Council’s Pay Policy for the coming year and this had been modelled on the previously ratified policy for 2015/16. C 91 Questions Received from Members of the Public There were no questions from members of the public. C 92 Questions from Members of the Council Question 1 - To the Leader from Councillor C Vobe The Government have delayed their decision on final route that HS2 will take. During a briefing at the Town Hall earlier this year, representatives from HS2 Ltd suggested that the “spur” (which currently sees the line pass through the Culcheth Linear Park) could still go ahead, despite massive public opposition to the plans. HS2 Ltd suggested, however, that the route of the “spur” may be changed – and the line could be diverted away from the Linear Park – and through Croft instead. Can the Leader update Council on the actions he is taking through Transport for the North and other bodies to ensure Warrington’s voice is heard and protect our villages from this devastating prospect? The Leader responded that the Administration’s position remained the same, it was still opposed to the spur through Culcheth. Alternative solutions that protected residents needed to be identified. The Leader reported on the work currently being undertaken by Transport for the North which proposed that the the spur be deleted. As a supplementary Cllr Vobe asked the Leader why he thought the final route was not being made public until after the elections? The Leader agreed that it was being treated as a political game and in the mean time it was blighting communities. The decision should be taken now. It was important to move forward on. Question 2 - To the Leader from Cllr K Bennett Would the Leader describe the significance of the terrorist bombing in 1993 to the people of Warrington and how this Town has promoted the cause of peace? The Leader responded that there was an event that recently commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the Warrington Bombing but he asked Councillor M Hannon to respond to the question as he had been heavily involved significantly in the process over the years.

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Councillor Hannon responded that he had found the question unusual as the subject had been raised frequently over the years. Senior officials had visited Warrington together with members of the Royal family at the time of the bombing. The people of Warrington showed how they cared through a number of ways including the Peace Centre that had widened its scope to include countries from all over the world, the Bookcase in the foyer signed by the President of the Republic of Ireland Mary Robinson, the Concordat signed by the then Lisburn Council and Warrington Borough Council and the Annual Peace Cup played by teams from Ireland and Warrington. On the 20th Anniversary the work that was carried out in the primary schools in Warrington to reflect on the Bombing. There was also the permanent structure in the Town Centre that commemorated the event. As a supplementary question Cllr Bennett referred to a recent meeting of the Warrington North Branch. The Leader responded that it was not his recollection of the meeting and he was present. Question 3 - To Cllr H Mundry from Cllr B Axcell Many Appleton residents have complained about the poor lighting levels provided by the new street lights. Why, both in the early evening and later at night, are only 12 out of the 40 LEDs illuminated in each light fitting. Or, in other words, why is only 30% of the maximum possible illumination provided? Councillor H Mundry responded that there was a recent programme of standardising the various lighting styles to keep costs down and any future parts that may be needed. The lighting was 100% LED operational. He referred to six complaints that had been received re street lights. All had been resolved but four complaints were that the lights were too dim and two that the lights were too bright. As a supplementary question Cllr Axcell asked why were 12 LED lights in Appleton and 30 LED lights in Latchford. Why were the older type lighting columns retained in Latchford? Cllr Mundry stated that he would provide a written response. Question 4 - To Cllr H Mundry from Cllr L Murphy In 2014 Mrs Valerie Pritchard tragically drowned when her car ploughed through a flimsy wooden fence alongside a busy canal-side road in Stockton Heath. Recently, 800 people have also signed an online petition calling on Peel Ports to clean and paint the swing bridges over the Ship Canal in Warrington and to show support for local people who take pride in the look of the area. Yet Peel Ports resolutely refuse to accept their responsibility. Will the Portfolio Holder join with me and the residents of Stockton Heath and call upon both the Tory government and the Tory MP for Warrington South to

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bring in legislation that will force Peel Ports to clean and paint the swing bridges and install substantial canal side barriers. Councillor H Mundry responded that the issue had been raised a few times. The problem was that the site was privately owned by Peel Holdings. They were responsible for the safety and maintenance of the bridge. It would require legislation to effect any change. Cllr Mundry was aware that the MP for Warrington South was currently supporting a petition to try and effect some changes to the outdated Memorandum of Understanding. Cllr Murphy as a supplementary question asked whether there had been any news on the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer relating to the promise of toll free charges for the residents of Warrington made on the eve of the General Election? Cllr Mundry and the Leader stated that there had not been but various letters had been written to Government Officials seeking a response. Question 5 - To Cllr J Guthrie from Cllr K Bennett Fly tipping is a blight on our communities and is a real problem for the residents of my Ward. Labour have done nothing except 'grandstand' and have not cleaned up our streets. Does Cllr Guthrie support the introduction of CCTV cameras in my Ward of Fairfield & Howley to help catch fly tippers? Councillor J Guthrie responded that the problem of fly tipping was increasing. Domestic waste was a real problem. A range of advice was provided to residents but it was important that the Council got into the local communities. The challenges were acknowledged. A meeting had been scheduled to meet with Cllr Bennett to discuss the problem but a response had not been received. Other Councillors were commended for their work including litter picks, hot lines etc. An Enforcement Board was to be established and amongst its work would be a review of the use of CCTV, as this could only be used in particular circumstances. However, the processes for reporting had been made easier and there were new powers fro the issuing of fixed penalty notices. The new community payback initiative was to be introduced via the Probation Service and would provide clean ups across the town. Cllr Guthrie stated that it was important that all members took this seriously and rather than taking selfies they did something about it. As a supplementary question Cllr Bennett thanked Cllr Guthrie for her response but stated that he had not received a meeting invite. Question 6 - To Cllr J Guthrie from Cllr B Axcell In the budget passed at the last meeting of the Council it was stated that £451,000 is going to be saved as a result of the Waste Strategy Review. None of the options presented to the Waste Strategy Group represent a saving of that magnitude. How was the specific savings target of £451,000 arrived at and what savings or income are being considered to achieve that level of saving.

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A written response to be provided. Question 7 - To Cllr R Bowden from Cllr P Carey Could the Portfolio Holder inform the Council of any financial consequences for the Council or the local population arising from the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Budget Statement to Parliament on the 16th March 2016. A written response to be provided. Question 8 - To the Leader from Cllr K Bennett The people of Warrington are still waiting for this Council to make a decision about where they will put a 'traveller’s transit site'. Last year I exposed Labour's ‘secret plan’ to put a 'traveller’s transit site' on land off Birchwood Way. If the people of Poulton North and Poulton South elect their Labour candidates, can they be 100% certain that Labour will not put a 'traveller’s transit site' on the land near 'Bennetts Rec' or anywhere else in Cinnamon Brow, Fearnhead, Padgate, Longbarn or Bruche? A written response to be provided. Question 9 - To Cllr H Mundry from Cllr P Walker In the budget passed at the last meeting of the Council it was stated that a review of parking charges and cashless payment technology will save £116,000. By how much will charges rise in currently charged for car parks and which free car parks will now be charged for? A written response to be provided. Question 10 - To Cllr K Hannon from Cllr P Carey Could the Portfolio Holder highlight which of her many achievements during the past five years she feels will have the most lasting benefit on the Town and its people. A written response to be provided. Question 11 - To the Leader from Cllr K Bennett Can the Leader confirm that the Labour administration will oppose any further cuts to our bus services before and after May? A written response to be provided. Question 12 - To Cllr Hans Mundry from Cllr P Walker In the budget passed at the last meeting of the Council it was stated that £799,000 will be saved in the coming financial by restructuring the Highways and Environment Service by changing operational models and reducing current levels and standards within the Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Service. What specific changes in the street and ground

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cleaning programmes will be needed to achieve this level of saving? An additional saving of £466,000 is planned by reducing the Council’s ability to deal with day to day requests to maintain, fix and repair the Public Realm assets? On the basis of current spending in which month do you expect maintenance to cease? A written response to be provided. Question 13 - To Cllr M Hannon from Cllr T Higgins News of the recent car accident in Sweden which resulted in the deaths of the members of the local band Viola Beach and their manager clearly touched many people far and wide. Given that the tribute concert at the Parr hall was an immediate sell-out are there any plans for a larger outdoor tribute concert in the Summer which would enable all of the young people in the town to celebrate the talent and achievements of these young lives so tragically lost. A written response to be provided. Question 14 - To Cllr K Hannon from Cllr K Bennett Can Cllr Hannon explain what is happening with the review of 'area boards' being carried out by Scrutiny and if they are to be abolished, how will residents be able to still have a say about what happens in Fairfield & Howley? A written response to be provided. Question 15 - To Cllr K Hannon from Cllr J Wheeler In the budget passed at the last meeting of the Council it was stated that £325,000 is going to be saved as a result of reducing the LiveWire Management Fee. What increases in usage charges, closures and reductions in service do you expect this loss of funding to lead to? A written response to be provided. Question 16 - To Cllr Russ Bowden from Cllr M McLaughlin In November 2015, the Government raised Insurance Premium Tax from 6% to 9.5%. What financial impact will the increase have on this Council? A written response to be provided. Motion 1 Proposed by Cllr P Carey Seconded by Cllr Fitzsimmons This Council wishes to place on record its thanks and appreciation for the various contributions made by the Mayor, Councillors of all parties and Revd S Kingsnorth who will not be seeking re-election in May 2016.

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The Motion was put to the vote and was CARRIED. C 93 Scheme of Allowance 2016/17 Council received a report on proposals for the Annual Scheme of Allowances for Members 2017/17. Council met on 22 June 2015 (Minute C27 refers) and 7 December 2015 (Minute C66 refers) to consider and approve a Scheme of Members Allowances as recommended by the Independent Remuneration Panel (the Panel) for the year 2015/16. Council is being asked to approve the scheme for the 2016/17 municipal year, included of the amendment detailed in paragraph 3.1 and 3.3 of the report. The Panel met again on 16 February 2016 and recommended two amendments to the Scheme as detailed in paragraph 3.1 and 3.3 of the report. It was proposed by Councillor T O’Neill and seconded by Councillor M Hannon and it was resolved:

That Council agree the Scheme of Allowances 2016/17 as detailed in the Appendix to the report with effect from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

Reason for Decision: To ensure the Council has an approved scheme of members’ allowances and to provide clarity in the payment of SRA to opposition party leaders and provide certainty in the allocation of revenue budget.

Signed………………………….

Dated………………………….

AGENDA ITEM 7

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL COUNCIL – 23 May 2016 Executive Director: Steven Broomhead

Chief Executive and Returning Officer

Report Author: Sharon Parker – Councillor Services Manager

Contact Details: Email Address: [email protected]

Telephone: 01925 442161

Ward Members:

All Ward Members.

TITLE OF REPORT: RESULTS OF BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTIONS HELD ON

5 MAY 2016 1. PURPOSE 1.1 To report on the results of the local elections held on 5 May 2016. 2. CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT 2.1 This report is not confidential or exempt. 3. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 3.1 The local elections were held on 5 May 2016. 4. RESULTS OF ELECTIONS HELD ON 5 MAY 2016

The results are detailed at Appendix One. 5. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 5.1 Cost of election contained within Solicitor to the Council’s budget. 6. RISK ASSESSMENT 6.1 There are no associated risks.

7. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY / EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

7.1 Electoral and Democratic and Member Services have a full Equalities Impact Assessment in place.

8. CONSULTATION 8.1 No consultation has been carried out for the purpose of this report. 9. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION 9.1 To inform the Council of the results of the borough council elections held on 5

May 2016. 10. RECOMMENDATION 10.1 Council is recommended to note the information contained within this report. 11. BACKGROUND PAPERS 11.1 Declaration of Results. Contacts for Background Papers:

Name E-mail Telephone Alison McCormick [email protected]

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APPENDIX ONE Warrington Borough Council Election Results Appleton (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Brian Axcell Liberal Democrats 2191 - ELECTED Nick Bent Labour 556 David Edward Bilton Green Party 447 Sharon Harris Liberal Democrats 1640 - ELECTED Ian Houghton Conservative 731 Basil Mitchell Conservative 1075 Barbara Price Conservative 891 Judith Carol Wheeler Liberal Democrats 2034 - ELECTED Turnout 42%, Spoiled 16

Bewsey & Whitecross (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Irina Axcell Liberal Democrats 151 Shelley Bennett TUSC 129 Rowland Blackstock Conservative 235 Sarah Edith Hall Labour 1142 - ELECTED Tom Jennings Labour 1061 - ELECTED Pat Smith Conservative 210 Bob Timmis Liberal Democrats 319 Judith Walker Liberal Democrats 135 Steve Wright Labour 1080 - ELECTED Turnout 22%, Spoiled: 17

Birchwood (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Nigel Balding Conservative 782 Russ Bowden Labour 1719 - ELECTED John Davies Liberal Democrats 302 Chris Fitzsimmons Labour 1475 - ELECTED Amy Elizabeth Linton Independent 529 Peter Linton Conservative 618 Pauline Nelson Labour 1578 - ELECTED Turnout 35%, Spoiled: 18

Burtonwood and Winwick (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Cathy Mitchell Labour 1083 - ELECTED Timothy James Muttock Liberal Democrats 265

Terry O’Neill Labour 1065 - ELECTED Robin Sloan Conservative 399 Turnout 34%, Spoiled:

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Chapleford & Old Hall Ward (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Allan Keith Bird Liberal Democrats 698 Phil Hayward Conservative 593 Anthony John Kerrigan Conservative 364 David Leonard Knapp Liberal Democrats 463 Rebecca Knowles Labour 1011 - ELECTED Steve Parish Labour 1161 - ELECTED Faisal Rashid Labour 1489 - ELECTED Anna Jane Sharkey Conservative 332 Roy Alfred Smith Liberal Democrats 397 Mike Wass Green Party 204 Ian Anthony Wilson UKIP 332 Turnout 31%, Spoiled: 13

Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft Candidate Party Number of votes Frank Richard Allen Conservative 1359 Valerie Margaret Allen Conservative 1263 Sue Bland Conservative 1318 Jan Davidson Labour 1401 - ELECTED Joan Grime Labour 1609 - ELECTED Eddie Sloane Liberal Democrats 432 Matt Smith Labour 1788 - ELECTED Turnout 40%, Spoiled: 34

Fairfield and Howley (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Kevin Bennett TUSC 921 Peter Carey Labour 997 - ELECTED Jean Flaherty Labour 1234 - ELECTED Tony Higgins Labour 1008 - ELECTED Simone Johnson Conservative 332 Lyndsay Mcateer Green Party 344 Ann Oldbury Liberal Democrats 240

Turnout 27%, Spoiled: 22

Grappenhall (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Ryan Stephen Robert Bate Liberal Democrats 1119 -ELECTED

Mike Biggin Liberal Democrats 1306 - ELECTED Iona Gillis Conservative 421 Andy Heaver Labour 380 Olivia Reilly Conservative 565


Great Sankey North & Whittle Hall (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Arthur Booth Conservative 660 Christine Booth Conservative 668 Stephanie Davies Green Party 332 Mike Foxhall Conservative 698 Jan Hart Labour 1321 - ELECTED Dan Price Labour 1265 - ELECTED Cliff Taylor Liberal Democrats 330 Tony Williams Labour 1217 - ELECTED


Great Sankey South (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Sonia Wendy Boggan Conservative 403 Jean Carter Labour 1154 - ELECTED Peter Elton Conservative 494 Andrew Ford TUSC 138 Tim Harwood Liberal Democrats 227 Sue Jenkin Conservative 546 Amanda King Labour 1432 - ELECTED Hitesh Patel Labour 1193 - ELECTED


Latchford East (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Rupert Budgen Liberal Democrats 123 Julian Craddock Conservative 192 Sue Hayes TUSC 83 John Kennedy Lappin Green Party 85

Hans Josef Mundrey Labour and Co-operative 929 - ELECTED

Karen Mundrey Labour and Co-operative 822 - ELECTED

Tim Price Liberal Democrats 140 Ken Scates Conservative 145


Latchford West (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Dave Cundy TUSC 88 Michael Haworth Conservative 321 Celia Jordan Liberal Democrats 272 Maureen McLaughlin Labour 991 - ELECTED Les Morgan Labour 1068 - ELECTED Ann Raymond Liberal Democrats 283 David Woodyatt Conservative 317


Lymm North & Thelwall (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Bob Barr Liberal Democrats 2027 - ELECTED Derek Clark UKIP 530 Wendy Johnson Liberal Democrats 1685 - ELECTED Ian George Marks Liberal Democrats 1943 - ELECTED Harish Chander Sharma Conservative 679

Jonathan Michael Smith Conservative 857

Kevin Yates Conservative 735 Chris Zasttawny Labour 895


Lymm South (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes James Ashington UKIP 233 Kath Buckley Conservative 879 - ELECTED David John Cockayne Labour 466 Ed Gough Liberal Democrats 780 Graham Farrington Gowland Liberal Democrats 668

Sheila Woodyatt Conservative 925 - ELECTED Turnout 44%, Spoiled: 13

Orford (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Dion Eric Challinor UKIP 392 Mike Hannon Labour 1493 - ELECTED Clive Lawrinson 117 Pam Marks Liberal Democrats 137 Kerri Louise Morris Labour 1374 - ELECTED Ian Andrew Richards UKIP 420 Sid Simmons UKIP 392

Morgan Tarr Labour 1234 - ELECTED


Penketh & Cuerdley (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Sam Baxter Conservative 1317 Allin Dirir Labour 1486 - ELECTED Linda Susan Dirir Labour 1511 - ELECTED Matt Jones Conservative 1030 David Keane Labour 1622 - ELECTED Denis Patrick Mcallister Liberal Democrats 254

Kevin Morton Conservative 1087


Poplars and Hulme (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Mike Byrne UKIP 463 Hilary Cooksey Labour 1103 - ELECTED John Kerr-Brown Labour 1196 - ELECTED Francine Leslie Conservative 222 Mal Lingley UKIP 440 Brian Maher Labour 1090 - ELECTED Trevor Nicholls UKIP 450 Pam Todd Liberal Democrats 142


Poulton North (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Diana BENNETT Labour 1413 - ELECTED Philip EASTTY Conservative 696 Graham FRIEND Labour 1411 - ELECTED Chris OLIVER Liberal Democrats 726 Russell PURNELL Labour 1222 - ELECTED


Poulton South (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Maureen Creaghan Labour 678 - ELECTED Colin Froggatt Labour 882 - ELECTED Dave Hockenhull Liberal Democrats 167 Emma Sloan Conservative 324 Bob Taylor TUSC 360


Rixton and Woolston (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Paul Francis Bretherton Independent 717

Bill Brinksmann Independent 882 Mark Chapman Conservative 560 Andrew Hill Labour 1214 -ELECTED Howard Klein Conservative 460 Tony McCarthy Labour 1314 - ELECTED Isaac Tweedale Conservative 411 Paul Wenlock Liberal Democrats 168 Pat Wright Labour 979 - ELECTED


Stockton Heath (Warrington South) Candidate Party Number of votes Sandra Eaves Labour 522 Harry Gibbins Green Party 147 Jonathan Matthew Levy Conservative 581

Laurence Murphy Labour 614 Stephen Howard Taylor Conservative 675

Peter Walker Liberal Democrats 1089 - ELECTED Graham Welborn Liberal Democrats 813 - ELECTED


Westbrook (Warrington North) Candidate Party Number of votes Jeff Butler Liberal Democrats 460 Judith Marie Guthrie Labour 606 - ELECTED John Joyce Labour 477 Stefan Krizanac Liberal Democrats 827 - ELECTED Alex Leslie Conservative 292 Turnout 32%, Spoiled: 23

Agenda Item 12

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL COUNCIL – 23 May 2016 Report of: Councillor Chris Fitzsimmons, Chairman of the Constitutional Sub

Committee and Audit and Corporate Governance Committee Executive Director: Timothy Date – Solicitor to the Council and Assistant Director

Corporate Governance Report Author: Adan Kellock - Democratic Services Officer Contact Details: Email Address:

[email protected]

Contact Details:

Ward Members:

All

TITLE OF REPORT: Annual Review and Adoption of the Constitution 1. PURPOSE 1.1 To review the Constitution and to consider proposed amendments to the constitution for

2016/17 as recommended by the Constitution Sub-Committee. 2. CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT 2.1 This report is not considered to contain confidential or exempt information 3. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 3.1 The legal framework relating to local authority constitutions is relatively straight forward.

Section 37 of the Local Government Act 2000 requires local authorities operating executive arrangements to prepare and keep up to date a document to be referred to as the Constitution. The Council Procedure Rules in the constitution (Paragraph 7.1(a)(xiv)) require the Council at its Annual Meeting to approve any changes to the Constitution. It is also considered to be good practice for the Council to review and re-adopt its Constitution annually.

3.2 The Constitution Sub-Committee reviewed the constitution at its meetings on 25

November 2015 and 27 January and 18 April 2016 with recommendations being referred to Council for approval and adoption. Whilst it is considered good practice for the council to review and re-adopt its constitution at its annual meeting it is also possible for the Council to make further amendments in the course of the year as and when necessary.

3.3 The matters identified by the Sub Committee for consideration by Council were as

follows:

• The Role of Scrutiny and Call-In Protocols; • Questions at Council including written questions • Health Scrutiny Committee; • Correspondence at Council meetings.


Agenda Item 12 4.1 Current Constitution 4.1. The current constitution was first approved by Council at its 30 June 2008 meeting and

has been revised from time to time in the light of new legislation and changes to local practices and procedures. The constitution has been re-adopted at successive Annual Council meetings and most recently at the meeting held on 21 May 2015. A copy of the current version is available on the Council’s website.

5.0 THE SPECIFIC ISSUES 5.1 The Constitutional Sub Committee considered specific issues listed in paragraph 3.3

above by an approach that described the context of the provision in question, a description of Warrington’s current constitutional provisions and any options for change or improvement.

The Role of Scrutiny and Call-in Protocols 5.2 The statutory position is set out in Section 21 of the Local Government Act 2000, as

amended. The requirement is that a local authority operating executive arrangements must include provision for the appointment by the authority of one or more committees which have the power, between them, to review and scrutinize decisions made, or other action taken, in connection with the discharge of any functions which are the responsibility of the executive.

5.3 In Warrington this obligation has been met by the establishment of four Policy

Committees and a Scrutiny Committee. That current structure was established in January 2013. The terms of reference of each of the Policy Committees and the Scrutiny Committee are set out in that part of the Constitution headed “Responsibilities of Council Executive Board, Regulatory and Other Committees”. In addition, the Constitution includes provisions entitled “Protocol Use of the Call-In Procedure”. The Constitution also contains a document entitled “Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules”.

5.4 The documents emphasis the exceptional nature of call-in and require that a call-in must

be initiated by a member of an Overview & Scrutiny Committee (i.e. one of the five committees mentioned above) and must be supported by at least four other members of any Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

5.5 The Constitution Sub Committee considered whether the number of Committees

discharging the Overview and Scrutiny function under Section 21 of the Local Government Act 2000 remains appropriate.

5.6 The Constitution Sub Committee also considered whether the requirement for five

members to support a call in remains a reasonable and appropriate requirement. In terms of the case law referred to above the Sub Committee was invited to consider whether the numerical requirement unfairly discriminates against smaller groups or, members who do not belong to a formally constituted group. The case law does not provide a specific answer to that question but merely requires local authorities to reflect upon the impact upon local democracy of any arrangements it makes.

5.7 Members will be aware that all call-ins are considered by the Scrutiny Committee

regardless of subject matter. In other words, the Policy Committees do not address those call-ins affecting their terms of reference. It has been the practice of the Council to allow members of the Scrutiny Committee to subscribe to call-ins and to sit as members on the Scrutiny Committee when the call in is considered. The view has been expressed that

Agenda Item 12 such an arrangement is inappropriate and that those members who subscribe to call-ins should not take part in any deliberation thereon at Scrutiny Committee.

5.8 The Constitutional Sub Committee has recommended to Council the following:

• Call In Protocol – the number of Councillors required to call a decision in be reduced to

three members. Those members should not be on the Scrutiny Committee or Executive Board;

• The Scrutiny Committee should focus on the budgetary process and not on the budget itself;

Questions at Council including written questions

5.9 Council Procedure Rule (CPR)13 sets out the rules in relation to questions at Council

meetings both from Councillors and members of the public. There are essentially two types of question from members.

5.10. First, Paragraph 13.1 (b) of CPR enables any member of the Council to ask, without

notice, the Leader of the Council any question relating to any matter referred to in “Announcements from the Leader”. The asking of a question shall not exceed two minutes except with the consent of the Civic Mayor and the number and validity of questions shall be at the discretion of the Civic Mayor. A cap of 15 minutes applies to the total period allowed for asking questions.

5.12 In addition Paragraph 13.2 of CPR allows any member may, on giving appropriate notice

to ask the Civic Mayor, a member of the Executive Board or a Chairperson of the Committee or Sub Committee any question on any matter which relates to the Council’s powers and duties or which affect the Borough or which relates to the powers and duties or the functions of the body they have responsibility for under the Council’s constitution.

5.13 Any such question must be sent by notice in writing to Head of Democratic and Member

Services and received by him at least 3 clear working days in advance of the meeting at which the question is to be put.

5.14 Such questions are to be taken on a rotation basis between political groups starting with

the opposition groups and individuals. Once each group has asked its first questions the process is repeated until the time limit for questions (i.e. 30 minutes) has expired.

5.15 It should be noted that there is no limit placed upon the number of questions that any

individual Councillor may ask under these provisions. There is no formal requirement under the Local Government Act 1972, the Local Government Act 2000 or otherwise compelling Councils to make provision for the asking of questions.

5.16 The attached schedule (appendix 1) provided the Sub-Committee with some comparative

data showing the approach to questions adopted by four neighboring Councils. 5.17 The Constitutional Sub Committee has recommended to Council the following:

• Questions on notice from Councillors should be no more than two per Councillor at any

one meeting together with one supplementary per question. Questions should not be abusive or defamatory. Written responses may be provided in advance of the meeting;

• Further consideration be given by the Sub Committee to specific powers relating to the Section 151 Officer in the signing off of loans/bonds; and

Agenda Item 12 Health Scrutiny Committee

5.18 Under the current Constitution the Scrutiny Committee exercises the Council’s health

review and scrutiny powers under the National Health Service Act 2006. The Committee discharges that function alongside its other functions such as the processing of call-ins and scrutiny of the Council’s budget setting process.

5.19 The legislative framework relating to health is complex and subject to ongoing

development. Since 2012 health scrutiny applies to ‘health service providers’ (i.e. any body providing healthcare which is publicly funded) not just NHS bodies.

5.20 The Sub-Committee was invited to consider whether the current arrangements for

discharge of the health scrutiny function should, in principle, continue to be the responsibility of the Scrutiny Committee.

5.21 The Constitution Sub Committee supported in principal the establishment of a Health

Scrutiny Committee. Correspondence at Council Meetings

5.22 CPR 7 (Order of Business) prescribes in the order of business at ordinary meetings of

the Council. CPR 7(b) (iv) and (v) sets out requirements in relation to correspondence with provisions that such correspondence be noted at the meetings.

5.23 There is no provision in CPR for issues raised in such correspondence to be discussed,

debated or commented upon. The Sub Committee is invited to consider whether it wishes to maintain the current arrangements of simply noting correspondence.

5.24 The Constitutional Sub Committee has recommended to Council the following:

• Correspondence at Council Meetings – Council should still ‘note’ correspondence not

debate it. Include an additional sentence to allow any issues relating to the matter to be discussed with the Chief Executive outside of the meeting.

6. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 6.1 The financial implications of the current proposals can be met from within existing

resources. 7. RISK ASSESSMENT 7.1 All recommendations are consistent with the legal requirements relating to the conduct of

local authority meetings. 8. EQUALITIES ISSUES 8.1 There are no equalities issues arising from the proposed revisions to the Constitution. 9. CONSULTATION 9.1 The Constitutional Sub Committee has been consulted. 10. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION

Agenda Item 12 10.1 To enable to the Council to discharge the Council’s statutory duty to maintain the

Constitution. 11. RECOMMENDATION 11.1 The Council is recommended to

(1) Consider the recommendations from the Constitutional Sub Committee as detailed below:

• Call In Protocol – the number of Councillors required to call a decision in be reduced to

three members. Those members should not be on the Scrutiny Committee or Executive Board;

• The Scrutiny Committee should focus on the budgetary process and not on the budget itself;

• Questions on notice from Councillors should be no more than two per Councillor together with one supplementary per question. Questions should not be abusive or defamatory. Written responses may be provided in advance of the meeting;

• Further consideration be given by the Sub Committee to specific powers relating to the Section 151 Officer in the signing off of loans/bonds

• Correspondence at Council Meetings – Council should still ‘note’ correspondence not debate it. Include an additional sentence to allow any issues relating to the matter to be discussed with the Chief Executive outside of the meeting.

• Health Scrutiny – Council should note that the Constitution Sub-Committee supported in principal the establishment of a Health Scrutiny Committee.

(2) Approve and re-adopt the Constitution for the Municipal year 2016/17, subject to the changes agreed by this meeting;

(3) Authorise the Solicitor to the Council to make the necessary drafting to implement the foregoing recommendations; and

(4) Request a further report to its next meeting to finalise the arrangements in respect of Health Scrutiny.

12. BACKGROUND PAPERS . Contacts for Background Papers:

Agenda Item 14

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL COUNCIL – 23 May 2016 Report of Executive Board Member:

Leader of the Council

Executive Director : Chief Executive

Report Author: Sharon Parker, Councillor Services Manager

Contact Details: Email Address: [email protected]

Telephone: 01925 442161

Ward Members:

All

TITLE OF REPORT: REPRESENTATION ON OUTSIDE BODIES 2016-2017 1. PURPOSE

To appoint representatives to the Schedule of Outside Bodies as appended to the report (Appendix 1 to follow).

2. CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT 2.1 This report is not confidential or exempt. 3. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 3.1 The Council, at its annual meeting, is requested to consider the current

schedule of representation on outside bodies. 4. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS 4.1 The budget for attendance at outside bodies, including travel and subsistence

is held within Democratic and Member Services. 5. RISK ASSESSMENT 5.1 N/A 6. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY / EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 6.1 The functions of the Democratic and Member Services Unit have already been

subject to an Equality Impact Assessment with an Action Plan for implementation.


Agenda Item 14

7. CONSULTATION 7.1 Consultation is currently taking place with the three group leaders. The

identity of nominations will be circulated in advance of the meeting. 8. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION 8.1 The appointment of representatives to Outside Bodies and associated

recommended procedures will facilitate the business of the Council. 9. RECOMMENDATION 9.1 That Council approves the schedule of elected member representation on

outside bodies detailed at Appendix 1 (to follow). 10. BACKGROUND PAPERS N/A

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