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19 Jul 2022 - 18:45 to 20:58
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3. Minutes
The Council will be asked to receive the Minutes of the meeting of the City Council held on 26 April 2022 and 16 May 2022.
C.89/22
The Mayor moved the receipt and adoption of the minutes of the meeting of the City Council held on 26 April and 16 May 2022.

RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting of the City Council held on 26 April and 16 May 2022 be received; and were signed by the Mayor. 
Public Items
7. Questions by Members of the Public
 Pursuant to Procedure Rule 10.1, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that the follow questions have been submitted on notice by a member of the public:

 

Question to Councillor John Mallinson

“In response to a question at the Executive on 27 September 2021 regarding the Council’s the exclusion of the James Street Baths from the maintenance programme, you replied that "the Victorian and Turkish Baths has been taken out of the maintenance programme while the capital works are undertaken as part of the Borderlands Station gateway project as there won't be any need for maintenance during this period. Once these works are completed and assessed, the Baths will be included in the programme."

As the Borderland Station gateway project capital works are due to commence - and may conclude - before the vesting date for the Cumberland Council, what budgetary provision has been made for the maintenance of the James Street Baths in the maintenance programme that will be transferred to the Cumberland Council?”

Question to Cllr Liz Mallinson

“What steps are being taken by Carlisle City Council, in partnership with NHS England and the North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group, to assess the role the aqua-thermal and hydro-therapeutic facilities of Carlisle Turkish Baths play in supporting the health and wellbeing of local people”

C.94/22
Pursuant to Procedure Rule 10.1, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services reported that the following questions had been submitted on notice by members of the public.

Question to Cllr John Mallinson

“In response to a question at the Executive on 27 September 2021 regarding the Council’s the exclusion of the James Street Baths from the maintenance programme, you replied that "the Victorian and Turkish Baths has been taken out of the maintenance programme while the capital works are undertaken as part of the Borderlands Station gateway project as there won't be any need for maintenance during this period. Once these works are completed and assessed, the Baths will be included in the programme."

As the Borderland Station gateway project capital works are due to commence - and may conclude - before the vesting date for the Cumberland Council, what budgetary provision has been made for the maintenance of the James Street Baths in the maintenance programme that will be transferred to the Cumberland Council?”

 

Councillor John Mallinson responded as follows: Once GLL had moved to The Sands, the Turkish Baths would be under the Council’s control, it would consider the future maintenance of the facility as part of the development of the new Cumberland Council.  The facility would be part of the asset transfer process from the City Council to the new unitary authority which was required to be completed by Vesting Day.   

Cumberland Council would be responsible for determining its own financial priorities, Councillor John Mallinson felt it was extremely optimistic for the Turkish baths to be re-opened by 1st April 2023.

A Part B report was to be submitted to the Executive meeting of 25 July 2002 in relation to the Station Gateway Project and would provide further details and proposals regarding the management implications of the project.

The Mayor advised Mrs Yeates that should she wish to, she may ask a supplemental question.  

Mrs Yeates asked the following supplemental question: Given the answer to the earlier question, could an assurance be given that the Turkish Baths would remain open in October 2022, and a meeting be arranged with Councillor Fryer, Leader of Cumberland Council and The Friends to discuss revenue provision for 2022/23 and 2023/24?

Councillor J Mallinson responded as follows: It was not possible to say whether the facility would remain open.  He had written to Councillor Fryer on the matter of the Turkish Baths which he anticipated would generate some discussion that he would engage with.  


Question to Cllr Liz Mallinson

“What steps are being taken by Carlisle City Council, in partnership with NHS England and the North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group, to assess the role the aqua-thermal and hydro-therapeutic facilities of Carlisle Turkish Baths play in supporting the health and wellbeing of local people”.

Councillor Mrs Mallinson responded as follows: 

The benefits of aqua-thermal and hydro-therapeutic treatments to both NHS patients and the general public were well documented and understood across existing health partnerships. Reducing pain and inflammation, increasing blood flow, reducing anxiety and contribution to good mental health just a few of the positive outcomes.

 

This Council had a strong relationship with the NHS, both with the North Cumbria Foundation Trust and the emerging North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, this replaced the former Clinical Commissioning Group. In particular the Council had worked closely with the NCIC Musculoskeletal team who were playing a significant role in the Sands Centre redevelopment and would be joining GLL to open the site in September. 

 

This Council fully understood the issues relating to the availability of hydrotherapy facilities in its part of the ICS area. Having this week been in touch with the NHS on this the Portfolio Holder had been told that at present their consultants made very few referrals for hydrotherapy treatment within the NHS and those that were go to the NHS Trust facility in Newcastle. The Council had opened a dialogue with MSK colleagues at the Trust to look into the facility.

 

There was no Hydrotherapy pool at the Turkish Baths and the capital and revenue costs of developing to 'NHS standard' facilities were not known. The Council awaited the business case from the Friends of the Turkish Baths when it comes to Scrutiny in August with the costings of  a new Hydrotherapy Pool and the running of it including the cost of the energy and staffing costs to run it had to be taken into account.  Also to take into account with a Hydrotherapy Pool was its High Carbon Footprint and Energy consumption

 

The Council were fully engaged in determining a sustainable future for the Turkish Baths, its officer team was regularly meeting with the Friends group and continued to work in partnership with the NHS to ensure that Carlisle residents had accessible health facilities. The Portfolio Holder undertook to continue to report progress to future Council meeting.  

The Mayor advised Mrs Yeates that should she wish to, she may ask a supplemental question.  

Mrs Yeates asked the following supplemental question: The Turkish baths were an important part of Cumbria's heritage and played an important and active role in health; could a meeting be arranged with Councillor Martin Harris, Adults Portfolio Holder, Cumberland Council, The Friends and Councillor Liz Mallinson to see how the Turkish Baths may be supported now, through Local Government Reorganisation and by Cumberland Council. 

Councillor Mrs Mallinson responded that she was happy to do so.  

8. Presentation of Petitions and Deputations
Pursuant to Procedure Rule 10.11, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that no petitions or deputations have been submitted by members of the public. 
C.95/22
Pursuant to Procedure Rule 10.11, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services reported that no deputations or petitions had been submitted by members of the public.
9. Questions from Members of the Council

Pursuant to Procedure Rule 11.2, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that the following question has been submitted by Councillor Pickstone:

 

“Could the Leader inform members what measures the Council, both through its own work and by working with partners, is able to put in place to help residents who are struggling as a result of the current cost of living crisis, both in general and also those for residents in rural areas?"

Pursuant to Procedure Rule 11.2, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that the following question has been submitted by Councillor Dr Davison:

 

Following the detailed and informative presentation to Council from the Friends of the Victorian and Turkish Baths on 26 April 2022:

1. Would the council leader give Council an update on action that the Executive has taken to ensure that the baths don't close when the baths at the Sands Centre open?

2. Has the Executive found the anticipated required monies from the council budget to pay for GLL to continue to run it and avoid the risk that it will never be able to be re-opened if it stops operating, losing this precious asset to our community permanently?

3. What is the Executive's view on the Friends' group proposal that two years' funding for the baths, to keep them open whilst the second stage of their viability study is completed, be included in the City Council's investment plan for the £4.1 million the council will be receiving from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund?
C.96/22
(i) Pursuant to Procedure Rule 11.2, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that the following questions have been submitted by Councillor Pickstone:

Could the Leader inform members what measures the Council, both through its own work and by working with partners, is able to put in place to help residents who are struggling as a result of the current 'cost of living crisis', both in general and also those for residents in rural areas? “

The Leader responded as follows:
The Council had a long track record of providing for residents' needs.  The 'cost of living crisis' was a very broad topic, an example of the work the Council had undertaken to support residents was the disbursement of energy discount scheme payment through Council Tax.  The Leader stated he would support the provision of any measures used to assist residents affected. 

Councillor Pickstone asked the following supplemental question:
Residents in the rural area were impacted by the cost of fuel as there was no mains gas provision which government could do simple things to alleviate for example imposing a rural fuel duty or relaxing regulations for heating and LPG. 

The Leader responded as follows:
The 'cost of living crisis' was a very serious issue which created particular pressures in the rural areas.  The Leader would welcome support from government or other parties to assist in the alleviation of the extreme pressure faced by some residents.  



(ii) Pursuant to Procedure Rule 11.2, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that the following question has been submitted by Councillor Dr Davison:

 

Following the detailed and informative presentation to Council from the Friends of the Victorian and Turkish Baths on 26 April 2022:

1. Would the council leader give Council an update on action that the Executive has taken to ensure that the baths don't close when the baths at the Sands Centre open?

2. Has the Executive found the anticipated required monies from the council budget to pay for GLL to continue to run it and avoid the risk that it will never be able to be re-opened if it stops operating, losing this precious asset to our community permanently?

3. What is the Executive's view on the Friends' group proposal that two years' funding for the baths, to keep them open whilst the second stage of their viability study is completed, be included in the City Council's investment plan for the £4.1 million the council will be receiving from the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund?”

The Leader responded as follows: 

The issues related to the ongoing costs and operation of this facility were well documented and had been subject to discussion amongst Executive members and officers. This dialogue had led to further negotiations with the current operator GLL who would no longer be responsible for the facility once the Sands open.

Members may recall that on 25 June 2019 the Council resolved to proceed with the development of the Sands Centre and the sensitive redevelopment of the Turkish Bath / Victorian Health Suite.  

At present it was anticipated that the net monthly costs of the operation of the Turkish Baths (not including the Victorian pools) would be approximately £14,750.  This included a significant uplift in energy costs and GLL overheads and commission.  Should the Turkish Baths continue to operate post the Sands opening then the Council would need to agree a way forward and funding for this extended period. The total potential cost to the authority in its last Council year (2022/23) was estimated to be £103,250.  This amount was outside of the Council's agreed budget and policy framework and would be funded from an in year virement or a supplementary estimate. The latter would need to be agreed at Full Council.

 

For completeness, Councillor J Mallinson noted that these net costs, whilst significant in themselves were more concerning when considered with the number of individuals currently using the facilities.  During April to end of June this year 1835 visits were made to the site. This equated to a Council cost / visit of circa £24.  Although the health benefits of using these facilities was known, the subsidies were not insubstantial and needed careful consideration.

 

Regarding the Friends' Group two-year funding proposals and the Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan, the City Council was finalising its draft Investment Plans for submission to Government in August.  The proposals put forward by the Friends' Group would be considered alongside all the other valuable contributions the Council had received from partners across the district and across the wider Cumberland area. The competition would be fierce as the fund was significantly oversubscribed.

 

The Friends' proposals, like all submissions, would need to be considered against the investment plan guidance and assessed in terms of value for money using the government assessment methods.  Given that the Friends' plans related to years two and three of the Investment Plan they would also need to be considered by the new authority who would be taking responsibility for the site from April 2023. Councillor J Mallinson had written to the Leader of the Shadow Authority to ask for his views on the future financial support of the Turkish Baths.

Councillor Dr Davison asked the following supplemental question:  

Given the answer to the preceding question, may Members be provided with a timetable with an expected timetable of activity?  If GLL were to take over the Turkish Baths it would need to move swiftly and assurance was needed that the relevant budget was in place.  Councillor Dr Davison understood the need for due process to be carried out, she asked the Executive to making a commitment to actively pushing for the facility to remain open rather than letting it slide and close. 

The Leader responded as follows:
Currently, the Sands Centre development was on schedule for The Pools to open, although the schedule was tight and there were a number of known issues.  Were GLL to continue to operate the Turkish Baths it would need appropriate notice to be given.  A private report on the Station Gateway project was to be submitted to the next meeting of the Executive, and discussions needed to be held with the Leader of Cumberland Council, in addition to due process work. 

Whether the Turkish Baths were to remain open or to close, neither would happen as a result of time being allowed to run out.  

 

10. Minutes of the Executive
The Council will be requested to receive the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held 25 April, 25 May and 27 June 2022 and ask questions of the Leader and Portfolio Holder on those Minutes.
C.97/22
Councillor Mallinson (J) moved, and Councillor Ellis seconded that the Minutes of the meetings of the Executive held on 25 April, 25 May and 27 June 2022 be received and adopted.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the meetings of the Executive held on 25 April, 25 May and 27 June 2022 be received and adopted.
11. Executive - Portfolio Holder Reports
The Council will be asked to receive reports from the following Portfolio Holders and ask questions of the Leader and Portfolio Holders on those Reports:
C.98/22
Copies of reports from the following Portfolio Holders had been circulated prior to the meeting:

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (i)
The Culture, Heritage and Leisure Portfolio Holder moved his report and responded to questions regarding: Carlisle Castle, Project Tullie; Once upon a planet exhibition; Hawker Festival; and ticket prices for the City of Lights event.

RESOLVED - That the report of the Culture, Heritage and Leisure Portfolio Holder be received.

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (ii)
The Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder moved her report and responded to questions regarding: the Local Focus Hub and Anti-Social Behaviour, the recruitment of Safer Streets Officers and, the rejuvenation of Hammond's Pond.

RESOLVED - That the report of the Communities, Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder be received.
11.(iii) Pdf Environment & Transport (177Kb)

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (iii)
The Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder moved his report and responded to questions regarding: the submission to the government's Local Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI); the provision of electric vehicle charging points in conjunction with private sector partners; the naming of individuals successfully prosecuted for environmental crimes; the effectiveness of the Council's free of charge parking scheme.  

Councillor Betton asked what the plans were in place for Stoneyholme Golf Course in the context of Local Government Reorganisation and how the Council was engaging with the facility and its users on the matter?

The Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder undertook to provide a written response.  

RESOLVED - 1) That the report of the Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder be received.

2) That the Environment and Transport Portfolio Holder provide a written response to Councillor Betton regarding the plans in place for Stoneyholme Golf Course in the context of Local Government Reorganisation and how the Council was engaging with the facility and its users on the matter?  

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (iv)
The Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder moved her report.  In relation to the Future High Streets Fund Market Square project, the Portfolio Holder advised that arrangements were being made for an Informal Council meeting on the matter.  Members asked questions in relation to: the provision of ecological housing and the design code for the St Cuthbert's Garden Village; the news that Tesco was to vacate its store at Victoria Viaduct.

RESOLVED - That the report of the Economy, Enterprise and Housing Portfolio Holder be received.

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (v)
The Local Government Reorganisation Transition Portfolio Holder moved his report and responded to questions.

Councillor Allison asked for further information on the background to the resignation of the Programme Director from the Local Government Reorganisation Programme Office.  The Local Government Reorganisation and Transition Portfolio Holder undertook to provide a written response.  


RESOLVED - 1) That the report of the Local Government Reorganisation Transition Portfolio Holder be received.

2) That the Local Government Reorganisation Transition Portfolio Holder provide a written response to Councillor Allison regarding the background to the resignation of the Programme Director from the Local Government Reorganisation Programme Office.

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (vi)
The Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder moved his report and responded to questions.

RESOLVED - That the report of the Finance, Governance and Resources Portfolio Holder be received.
11.(vii) Pdf Leader's Portfolio (144Kb)

(Copy Report herewith)

C.98/22 (vii)
The Leader moved his report.

RESOLVED - That the report of the Leader be received
12. Minutes

The Council will be asked to receive the Minutes of the meetings as detailed within Minute Book Volume 49(1); and ask questions of the Leader, Portfolio Holders and Committee Chairs.

For ease of reference the Minutes are:

 

Committee

Meeting Date

 

Cumberland Joint Committee (to note)

30 March, 14 April, 12 May 2022

Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel

7 April 2022

Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel

14 April 2022

People Panel

9 June 2022

Place Panel

16 June 2022

Regulatory Panel

20 April 2022

Licensing Committee

20 April 2022

Development Control Committee

6 April, 8 April, 11 May, 13 May, 22 June 2022

Appeals Panels

20 April, 28 April, 3 May 2022

Standards Committee

29 June 2022


C.99/22
The Mayor moved and Councillor Glover seconded receipt and adoption of the minutes of the meetings as detailed within Minute Book Volume 49(1):

Committee

Meeting Date

 

Cumberland Joint Committee (to note)

30 March, 14 April, 12 May 2022

Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel

7 April 2022

Economic Growth Scrutiny Panel

14 April 2022

People Panel

9 June 2022

Place Panel

16 June 2022

Regulatory Panel

20 April 2022

Licensing Committee

20 April 2022

Development Control Committee

6 April, 8 April, 11 May, 13 May, 22 June 2022

Appeals Panels

20 April, 28 April, 3 May 2022

Standards Committee

29 June 2022


RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meetings as detailed above be received and adopted. 
13. Scrutiny

The Council will be asked to receive reports from the following:

C.100/22
Copies of reports from the following Scrutiny Panel Chairs had been circulated prior to the meeting:
13.(i) Pdf Chair of the People Panel (135Kb)
(Copy Report herewith)
C.100/22 (i)
Councillor Glover moved his Chair's Report.  An element of the Panel's work related to the 'cost of living crisis' which Councillor Glover hoped may be useful in guiding the Council's response to the matter and that of the new Cumberland Council. Issues relating to housing came under the remit of the Place Panel, however, there were aspects of the topic which were relevant to the work of the People Panel.  Councillor Glover requested that consideration be given to transferring elements of housing to the People's Panel remit or for the Place Panel to consider how the People Panel may incorporate relevant housing matters into its work.

Councillor Bainbridge, Chair of the Place Panel invited Councillor Glover to email him on the matter which he would then discuss with the Panel.  

RESOLVED - That the Report of the Chair be received
13.(ii) Pdf Chair of the Place Panel (134Kb)
(Copy Report herewith)
C.100/22 (ii)
Councillor Bainbridge moved his Chair's Report.

RESOLVED - That the Report of the Chair be received
13.(iii) Pdf Chair of the Resources Panel (133Kb)
(Copy Report herewith)
C.100/22 (iii)
Councillor Finlayson moved her Chair's Report.

RESOLVED - That the Report of the Chair be received.
14. Notice of Motion
Pursuant to Procedure Rule 12, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report that no motions have been submitted on notice by Members of the Council.
C.101/22
Pursuant to Procedure Rule 12, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services reported that no motions had been submitted on notice.
15. Proposals from the Executive in relation to the Council's Budget and Policy Framework
  
C.102/22
  

Pursuant to Minute EX.70/22, to consider recommendations from the Executive concerning the Provisional General Fund Revenue Outturn 2021/22 as set out in Report RD.23/22.
(Copy Report RD.23/22 and Minute Extracts herewith)

C.102/22 (i)
Pursuant to Minute EX.70/22, consideration was given to the 2021/22 provisional outturn for the General Fund revenue budget (including Council Tax and Business Rates outturn) and requests for the carry forward of budgets.  Report RD.23/22 and relevant Minute Extracts had been circulated.

Councillor Ellis moved the report which was seconded by Councillor Mallinson (J).

RESOLVED - That Council 
(i) Approved the carry forward requests totalling £1,967,900 to be incurred in 2022/23 and the release of £1,967,900 in 2022/23 from the General Fund Reserve as set out in report RD.23/22 and Appendix 1;
(ii) Approved the creation of new reserves and transfers into the new and existing reserves of £2,419,124, in addition to the transfer to the building control reserve of £46,666, as detailed in paragraphs 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 and Appendix 2 of report RD.23/22;
(iii) Approved (subject to recommendation by the Executive on 25 July) the additional transfer of £3,155,170 to the Business Rates S.31 Grant Reserve;
(iv) Approved the revised delegations for the release of the Planning Services Reserve.

Pursuant to Minute EX.71/22, to consider recommendations from the Executive concerning the Provisional Capital Outturn 2021/22 and revised Capital Programme 2022/23 as set out in Report RD.24/22.
(Copy Report RD.24/22 and Minute Extract herewith)

C.102/22 (ii)
Pursuant to Minute EX.71/22, consideration was given to the 2021/22 provisional outturn for the Council's Capital Programme and details of the revised capital Programme for 2022/23.  Report RD.24/22 and Minute Extracts had been circulated.

Councillor Ellis moved the report which was seconded by Councillor Mallinson (J).

RESOLVED - That Council:
(i) Approved the carry forward requests totalling £7,106,700 to be met in 2022/23 as set out in report RD.24/22;
(ii) Approved the reprofiling of £2,284,500 for Future High Street Fund Projects into 2022/23 as set out in paragraph 3;
(iii) Approve the revised programme for 2022/23, together with the proposed methods of financing and virement request, as detailed at paragraph 3.

Pursuant to Minute EX.72/22, to consider the recommendation of the Executive that the City Council approve the Treasury Management Outturn for 2021/22 as required under both the Financial Procedure Rules and the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management.
(Copy Report RD.05/22 herewith and Minute Extracts herewith / to follow)

C.102/22 (iii)
Pursuant to Minute EX.72/22, consideration  was given to the annual report on Treasury Management as required under both the Financial Procedure riles and the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management.  Report RD.05/22 and Minute Extracts were circulated.

Councillor Ellis moved the report which was seconded by Councillor Mallinson (J).

RESOLVED - That the Treasury management Outturn 2021/22 (RD.05/22) be approved.

Pursuant to Minute ST.04/22, to consider a report of the Monitoring Officer setting out the decision of the Standards Committee following their consideration of a Code of Conduct Complaint.
(Copy Report GD.43/22 herewith)

C.103/22
Pursuant to Minute ST.04/22, consideration was given to the finding of the Standards Committee that Councillor Betton had breached the Code of Conduct.  Report GD.43/22 had been circulated.

Councillor Mrs Mallinson moved the report which was seconded by Councillor Mrs Bowman. 

Councillor Sunter noted the findings of the Standards Committee and the sanctions it had determined to impose, he asked whether Councillor Betton had sent the required letter of apology and commented that he believed similar sanction imposed on another Member by the Standards Committee was yet to be complied with.  

Councillor Dr Davison asked for further information of the required review of the Development Control Committee's Right to Speak Policy. 

The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services responded that he would formally write to the Corporate Director of Economic Development on the matter.  

RESOLVED - That Council received the report (GD.43/22)

17. Proposed change to the start time of the Regulatory Panel
The City Council to note and approve a nomination to change the start time of the Regulatory Panel from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.  The Licensing Committee will continue to take place on the rising of the Regulatory Panel.
C.104/22
Councillor Ms Ellis-Williams proposed that the start time of the Regulatory Panel be changed from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and that the Licensing Committee continue to take place on the rising of the Regulatory Panel.  Councillor Mrs Bowman seconded the proposal.  

Councillor Sunter recalled that in a discussion on the matter altering the start time of a committee in the previous municipal year that the Leader had stated that he would support such a proposal subject to the Chair and Panel members being in agreement.  Councillor Sunter noted that at the last meeting of the Regulatory Panel the matter had not been discussed, therefore he moved that the matter be referred back to the Regulatory Panel for consideration.  Councillor Patrick seconded the proposal.  

Councillor Sunter sought clarification as to whether his proposal constituted an amendment. 

The Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services advised that Councillor Sunter had effectively moved a second motion in addition to that proposed by Councillor Ms Ellis-Williams.  In such circumstances it was usual to vote on motions in the order that they were submitted, unless a different order would facilitate the smooth operation of business.  Given the content of the proposal, the Corporate Director suggested it would be expedient for Council to vote on Councillor Sunter's motion first and followed by Councillor Ms Ellis-Williams' proposal.

Councillor Ellis-Williams provided a personal explanation.  She noted that at the recent meeting of the Regulatory Panel whereat she was appointed as Chair, a number of substitute members of the Panel were in attendance, accordingly she had not considered it appropriate to discuss the matter at the meeting.  She had subsequently discussed the issue with Officers and been advised to submit the matter to Council where all Members would be in attendance.

Members expressed their views in respect of the two motions.  The matter was put to the vote and it was:

RESOLVED – That the start time of the Regulatory Panel be changed from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and that the Licensing Committee continue to take place on the rising of the Regulatory Panel. 
18. Committee Nominations

The City Council to note and approve nominations for changes to the following committee membership:

Development Control Committee:
     Councillor Collier to replace Councillor Shepherd

Regulatory Panel:
     Councillor Shepherd to replace Councillor Collier

Licensing Committee:
     Councillor Shepherd to replace Councillor Collier

C.105/22
RESOLVED - the following changes to committee places were noted and approved:

Councillor Collier to replace Councillor Shepherd on Development Control Committee;
Councillor Ms Ellis-Williams to replace Councillor Lishman as a substitute on Development Control Committee
Councillor Shepherd to replace Councillor Collier on Regulatory Panel 
Councillor Shepherd to replace Councillor Collier on Licensing Committee
19. Appointment of Chair

Pursuant to Minute AUC.19/22, and in accordance with Procedure Rule 7.3, the Council is asked to appoint a Chair of the Audit Committee for the 2022/23 Municipal year.
(Copy Minutes to follow)

C.106/22
Pursuant to Minute AUC.19/22, and in accordance with Procedure Rule 7.30, Council was asked to appoint Chair of the Audit Committee for the 2022/23 Municipal Year.

The Leader nominated Councillor Bomford to be Chair of the Audit Committee.  Councillor Mrs Bowman seconded the nomination.

Councillor Dr Tickner nominated Councillor Patrick to be Chair of the Audit Committee.  Councillor Mrs Birks seconded the nomination.

following voting it was 

RESOLVED - That Councillor Bomford be appointed the Chair of the Audit Committee for the 2022/23 Municipal Year.

Pursuant to Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 15 (j), the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to report on the operation of call in and urgency procedures over the past year.
(Copy Report GD.21/22 herewith)

C.107/22
Pursuant to Procedure Rule 15(j) of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules, the Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services reported (GD.44/22) on the Operation of Call-in and Urgency Procedures over the past year.

RESOLVED – That report GD.44/22 be noted.
21. Communications
To receive and consider communications and to deal with such other business as may be brought forward by the Mayor as a matter of urgency, in accordance with Procedure Rule 2.1(xv) to pass such resolution or resolutions thereon as may be considered expedient or desirable.
C.108/22
There were no communications or items of business brought forward by the Mayor as a matter of urgency to be dealt with at the meeting.
Exempt Items
22. Proposals from the Executive in relation to the Council's Budget and Policy Framework
   
C.110/22
  
22.(i) Disposal of Property Assets

The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Pursuant to EX.89/22 to consider a recommendation from the Executive for the approve of the disposal of two property assets.
(Copy Report GD.34/22 and Minute Extract herewith)

23. Appeals Panel Decision
The report is not for publication by virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contains exempt information relating to an individual.

Pursuant to AP.15/22, to consider a recommendation from the Appeals Panel following the consideration of a complaint.
(Copy Report RD.28/22 herewith)

Additional Meeting Documents

  1. Pdf Written Response C.98.22 (v) - Response from Cllr Meller to Cllr Allison (22Kb)
  2. Pdf Written Respose C.98.22 (iii) - Response from Cllr Christian to Cllr R Betton (42Kb)
  3. Written response Private C.110.22 (i) - Response from Cllr Ellis
    • Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information);

Declarations of Interests

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No declarations of interest have been entered for this meeting.

Visitors

Officers:  Deputy Chief Executive
Corporate Director of Governance and Regulatory Services