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Agenda
Public Session
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Priority Business (if any)
To dispose of any business required by statute or by the Council's Procedure Rules to be brought before the Council before any other business.
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There was no priority business.
To approve the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 5 September 2023.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 5 September 2023 be approved and signed by the Chairmen.
To approve the Minutes of the meeting of Special Council held on 5 September 2023.
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RESOVLED: That the minutes of the meeting of Special Council held on 5 September 2023 be approved and signed by the Chairmen.
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for non-attendance.
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Apologies were received from Councillor H Adams, Councillor P Allen, Councillor B Bond MBE, Councillor B Williams and Councillor K Williams.
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Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations of interest.
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There were no declarations of interest.
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Questions pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 11.4
Note: A Councillor may ask the Chairman of the Council, a member of the Cabinet or the Chairman of any Committee, Sub-Committee or Panel a question on any matter in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the District of South Staffordshire provided that:-
(a) they have given at least seven working days' notice in writing of the question to the Chief Executive; or
(b) the question relates to urgent matters, they have the consent of the Cabinet Member to whom the question is to be put, and the content of the question is given to the Chief Executive by 11.00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Every question shall be put and answered without discussion but the person to whom the question has been put may decline to answer.
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There were no questions pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 11.4.
Report of the Leader of the Council
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Members received and noted the report of the Leader of the Council.
Report of the Committee Chairmen
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Members received and noted the report of the Committee Chairmen.
Recognising the importance of public engagement and transparency in local governance, this motion proposes the introduction of a dedicated Public Questions Agenda Item at each Ordinary meeting of South Staffordshire District Council.
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It was Proposed by Councillor Harper-Wallis and Seconded by Councillor Dr Harrison that: Recognising the importance of public engagement and transparency in local governance, this motion proposes the introduction of a dedicated Public Questions Agenda Item at each Ordinary meeting of South Staffordshire District Council.
Councillor Chapman spoke against the Motion but following clarification, did not propose an amendment to the Motion. Councillor Fisher requested a named vote; this was voted upon and defeated.
RESOLVED: That the Motion was defeated.
Report of the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee
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It was Proposed by Councillor Michell and Seconded by Councillor Lees and
RESOLVED: Members note the content of the two reports.
Report of the Leader of the Council
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It was Proposed by Councillor Lees and Seconded by Councillor Wilson and
RESOLVED: Members note the Quarter 2 IPM Report.
Report of the Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)
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It was Proposed by Councillor Lees and Seconded by Councillor Wilson and
RESOLVED: Members approve the 2022/23 Annual Report on performance against the Capital Strategy.
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Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements which the Chairman wishes to bring to the attention of the members.
Note: Members, officers, and the public are requested to stand at the conclusion of the meeting whilst the Chairman and Vice-Chairman leave the Council Chamber.
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The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Meg Barrow, began by presenting Honorary Alderman badges to Alderman Roy Wright, Alderman Joan Burton MBE and Mrs Cartwright on behalf of Alderman Don Cartwright. The Chairman stated that £245 had been raised at her bottle stall at the Codsall Christmas Fayre recently and that on Saturday she was attending a carol service at Staffordshire County Council. Recognising outstanding achievements, the Chairman mentioned Wally Fowler a local 89-year-old cyclist who had done a 2K ride; and 9-year-old Amelia Smith from Codsall, who had been awarded Young Fundraiser of the Year at New Cross Hospital. Finally, the Chairman invited members and Aldermen to join her for carols in the Members Lounge to mark the festive season.
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