Agenda and minutes

            The Chair welcomed Councillors, representatives of the public, press and officers to what was the first physical meeting of the Council in this new Municipal Year.

            The Chair extended a warm welcome to the new Group Head of Governance & Law & Monitoring Officer who had commenced her role with the Council on 26 July 2021.

            Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Baker, Blanchard-Coper, Elkins, Gregory, Jones, Needs, Purchese, Rhodes, Seex and Smith and from all of the Council’s Honorary Aldermen.

Members and Officers are invited to make any declarations of pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial interests that they may have in relation to items on this agenda, and are reminded that they should re-declare their interest before consideration of the item or as soon as the interest becomes apparent.

Members and Officers should make their declaration by stating:

a)  the item they have the interest in

b)  whether it is a pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial interest

c)  the nature of the interest

d) if it is a pecuniary or prejudicial interest, whether they will be exercising their right to speak under Question Time

Councillor Dixon declared a Personal Interest in Agenda Item 10 – Motions, in respect of Motion 3 [should read 4] in view of his employment as a postal worker and car parking arrangements for staff on the London Road Lorry Coach Park, Bognor Regis.

The Declaration of Interest Sheet set out below confirms those Members who had made a declaration of their personal interest as a Member of a Town or Parish Councillor or a West Sussex County Councillor, as confirmed in their Register of Interest as these declarations could apply to any of the issues to be discussed at the meeting. 

To receive questions from the public (for a period of up to 15 minutes)

The Chair confirmed that no questions had been submitted for this meeting.

To receive questions from Members with pecuniary/prejudicial interests (for a period of up to 15 minutes)

            No questions were raised.

To consider any petitions received from the public.

            There were no petitions presented to this meeting.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 14 July 2021, which are attached.

The Council is also asked, as this is its first physical meeting in the new Municipal Year, to ratify the following decisions made at the virtual Annual Meeting of the Council held on 19 May 2021, which could not be signed off by the Chief Executive in respect of the following minutes:

·         Minute 6 [Appointment of Chair of the Council]

·         Minute 8 [Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Council and Chair-Elect]

·         Minute 10 [Appointment of the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council]

·             Minute 11 [Review of Entitlement of Political Groups to Seats on Committees [Proportionality) and Appointments to Committees]

·         Minute 12 [Representation on Outside Bodies]

For ease of reference by clicking on this link – you can access the Annual Council Meeting minutes here - Annual Council Meeting – Minutes – 19 May 2021

            The Chair requested Council to approve the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 14 July 2021, which would be signed at the end of the meeting.

            Councillor Coster confirmed that the minutes were not accurate. He referred to Minute 113 [Petitions] – Page 84 in the second paragraph where he believed that references that he had made to the Constitution had not been included in that section of the minutes and should have been.  Councillor Coster requested that his Point of Order referring to Part 5, Section 1, Rule 17.11 (b) to amend a motion had not been allowed and he sought for an explanation from the Interim Monitoring Officer why this did not apply.

                The amendment proposed was that  “A  Point of Order was raised in relation to Part 5, Section 1, Council Procedure Rule 17.11 [Motions which may be moved during debate] (b) [to amend a Motion] where an explanation was sought from the Interim Monitoring Officer as to why this rule could not be applied.  The Chair repeated that this matter had been dealt with earlier in the meeting and he urged that Councillor from continuing to pursue this issue. The Interim Monitoring Officer stated that the petitioners had asked for the Council to give consideration to revocation of the planning permissions. This was happening now and there was no need to consider any alternative as the petitioner’s request was being met.

            The response from the Monitoring Officer was that he did not understand that it was felt that something else needed to be done when the petitioner’s request to consider the petition had Full Council had been met”.

            This amendment was seconded by Councillor Dixon.

            Concern was raised at the proposal to add this statement into the minutes and Members were reminded that verbatim minutes were not produced.  The opinion of Councillors was that the minutes did contain the key points discussed. 

            In view of the level of complexity surrounding the omission identified, it was agreed that the Committee Services Manager would review the webcast from the meeting and liaise with Councillors Coster and Dixon to ascertain what had been missed and if this needed to be included within the minutes.

            Based on this the minutes were then formally proposed as a correct record by Councillor Chapman and this was seconded by Bower and they were approved.

            The Chair requested that Councillor Batley’s abstention from voting be recorded in the minutes.

            The Chair then requested Council to ratify the decisions made at the Annual Meeting of the Council.

            The ratifications requested were proposed by Councillor Bower and seconded by Councillor Walsh.

            The Council

                        RESOLVED – That

                        That the decisions minuted as outlined below be approved:

(1)  Minute 6 [Appointment of Chair of the Council]

(2)  Minute 8 [Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Council and Chair -Elect]

(3)  Minute 10 [Appointment of the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council]

(4)  Minute 11 [Review of Entitlement of Political Groups to Seats on Committees [Proportionality] and Appointments  ...  view the full minutes text for item 259.

To receive such announcements as the Chairman may desire to lay before the Council.

            The Chair confirmed that he had several announcements to make.  Firstly, as this was the first physical meeting of Full Council in this municipal year, it was an opportunity for him to present Past Chair’s badges to Councillors Worne and Warr.

            Councillors Warr and Worne received their Past Chair’s Badges and flowers as a thank you for their work in being Chairs of the Council during 2019/20 and 2020/21.

            Secondly, the Chair outlined that as this was the Chief Executive’s, Nigel Lynn’s, last Full Council meeting before he left the Council on 15 October 2021 to join West Berks Unitary Authority, he wished to pass on his and the Council’s thanks to Nigel for his work and achievements over the last 10 years and to wish him well for the future.

            Similar, best wishes and thanks were extended to the Chief Executive by all Political Group Leaders.

            In response, the Chief Executive stated that he was humbled by the comments made and was really pleased with what had been achieved over the last ten years.  He was particularly pleased with the response by staff to the Coronavirus Pandemic over the last eighteen months.  The Council’s success had been due to the amazing response by staff to the needs of residents and he thanked them for their ongoing support and commitment to the Council.

To deal with business not otherwise specified in the Council summons which, in the opinion of the Chairman of the Council (in consultation with the Chief Executive), is business of such urgency as to require immediate attention by the Council.

            There were no items for this meeting.

A report from the Council’s Group Head of Law & Governance & Monitoring Officer will be circulated separately to this agenda.

            The Chief Executive presented a report outlining the process for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer which was due to become vacant on 16 October 2021. It was confirmed that this report had been circulated separately to the agenda and uploaded to the Full Council web page on 9 September 2021.

            Having been advised that Councillor Oppler would be substituting for Councillor Stanley at the first meeting of the Chief Executive’s Recruitment & Selection Panel on 16 September 2021, Councillor Gunner then formally proposed the membership for the Panel which was duly seconded by Councillor Pendleton, the Council

                        RESOLVED

That the membership of the Chief Executive’s Recruitment & Selection Panel be:

Councillors Coster, Gunner, Pendleton Stanley and Walsh with the purpose and terms of reference as set out in the report being approved.

The following Motions have been submitted in accordance with Council Procedure 15.1 and 15.2:

MOTION 1

Proposer:  Councillor Stanley

Seconder:  Councillor Bennett

This Council requests an officer report be produced exploring how we can further enhance our performance regarding Empty Homes, with an aim to bring even more of them back into use.

This report should include but not exclusively contain:-

1.     Council tax charged on Empty Homes with a view to exploring a potential sliding scale increase over time. A similar system is currently being used in Brighton and Hove.

2.     Council tax charged on Holiday Homes with a view to encourage owners to utilitise their properties on at least an annual basis.

3.     A review of the incentives and services we (could) offer property owners to increase engagement with our Empty Homes Team and support tenant management issues and misconceptions.

4.     A review of how we promote our Empty Homes service and how we communicate success stories.

This Council acknowledges the potential financial impact of this work (both costs and income streams) well as the potential impact on officer resource and requests this information is included in the report.

Finally this Council requests a letter is sent to the relevant minister and local members of parliament requesting consideration is given to including Empty Homes that are brought back into use into the Housing Delivery targets for Local Authorities, and an option to co-sign this letter be given to all District Council Groups Leaders.

MOTION 2

Proposer:  Councillor Edwards

Seconder:  Councillor Gunner

Motion about Southern Water

We are unfortunately hearing about the continuous discharges of untreated sewage in the sea which has directly affected our residents’ opportunity to use the bathing waters, as well as affecting the wildlife in our harbours and waterways.

This is not just an issue for the Arun District either, it is affecting the coastline from Kent to Portsmouth.  Residents along the coast are being constantly subjected to incidents where raw sewage is simply pumped directly into the sea.

Arun District Council believes that the health of residents is of the utmost importance, and this situation therefore must not be allowed to continue.  It will also potentially affect our local economy if people are unable to use the seaside because of unsafe bathing water.

This Council urges Arun District Council to condemn this disgraceful practice in the strongest possible terms and calls upon Southern Water and Mr Andrew Griffith, MP and The Rt Hon Nick Gibb, MP to meet together with Arun District Council to agree specific timed commitments for ceasing the practice of discharging untreated sewage into our safe water system.

MOTION 3

Proposer:   Councillor Dixon

Seconder:   Councillor Thurston

The Coastal Plain in the Arun District is low lying and flat – making it vulnerable to the risks arising from climate change, particularly rising sea levels. This land was under the sea once (as evidenced by the district’s raised beaches), and, if recent climate change forecasts are to be believed, it can be again.  ...  view the full agenda text for item 263.

            The Chair confirmed that seven Motions had been submitted for this meeting.

            Councillor Roberts confirmed that he wished to move a Motion without Notice in line with the Council’s Constitution which was (a) at Part 5, Section 1 [Council Procedure Rules] Rule 16 (m) [to suspend a particular Council Procedure Rule] to allow Council Procedure Rule 15.1 [Notice] to be suspended to allow consideration and voting in respect of that set out in (b) of this motion, which was that this Council removes from its Constitution the ability to propose a motion to rescind a previous decision.

            Councillor Bower seconded this Motion.

            The Group Head of Law & Governance & Monitoring Officer was invited to provide advice and it was confirmed that this Motion without Notice was acceptable. An explanation as to what this meant was provided to Councillors.  This was that Council Procedure Rule 15.1 [Notices of Motion] be suspended to allow Council Procedure Rule 19.1 [Motion to Rescind a Previous Decision] to be removed from the Constitution permanently.  It was confirmed that this meant that Motions 3 and 4 would no longer be considered.  The remaining Motions would be discussed in accordance with the Chair.

            Councillor Coster raised a Point of Order in relation to Council Procedure Rule 15.5 [How Motions will be dealt with] and he referred to sections (a) and (b) of that rule as outlined in the Constitution reading the rules out to the meeting. Councillor Coster suggested that the Motion without Notice from Councillor Roberts be referred to the Constitution Working Party for consideration and that this matter should not be considered here.

            The Monitoring Officer confirmed that it was within the Council’s authority to make this decision and that it did not need to be referred to the Constitution Working Party.

            Councillor Roberts, as proposer of the Motion without Notice, outlined that this would be a permanent change to the Constitution allowing the Council to be able to proceed in conducting its business and deliver positive change for those that lived and worked in the District. The move to the new Committee system had revealed anomalies requiring correction and this was one of them. His motion allowed Officers, when instructed by a Committee to undertake business, to proceed in conducting that business; and to follow the instructions given to them by the Council.  The Motion to rescind a previous decision prevented Officers from conducting vital work as it permitted 14 Councillors to rescind a decision. Councillor Roberts accepted that the role of scrutiny was very important and to assist with this the Recovery and Referral Rules in the Constitution continued to permit Members to exercise this function. It was his view that Council Procedure Rule 19.1 was not fit for purpose and so he urged Councillors to accept his motion.

            Debate on the Motion took place and concern was expressed around submitting Motions without Notice that affected the Council’s Constitution. It was strongly felt that any constitutional change required thorough examination and scrutiny by the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 263.

At the Full Council meeting on 14 July 2021, Full Council was asked to agree the recommendations of the Constitution Working Party held on 28 June 2021 on the suggested amendments to the Constitution following implementation of the Committee style of governance and following the first round of Committee meetings. 

The meeting was adjourned prior to the vote on Recommendation 4 had been concluded.

The Council needs to conclude this item.

The Officer report and the minutes from the Working Party can be found by clicking on these links: Constitution Working Party – Report to Full Council – 14 July 2021 and Constitution Working Party Minutes – 28 June 2021

       The Chair confirmed that at Full Council on 14 July 2021, the Council had been asked to agree recommendations of the Constitution Working Party held on 28 June 2021 on the suggested amendments to the Constitution following implementation of the Committee style of governance and following the first round of Committee meetings.

       That meeting had been adjourned prior to the conclusion of the debate and vote on Recommendation 4 had been taken.

       An amendment to the amendment to Recommendation 4 had been proposed by Councillor Dixon to read as follows.  Additions have been shown using bold and deletions have been shown using strikethrough.

The option to (a) add Member Question Time as a standing item on each Service Committee agenda be deferred agreed for a period of six months to allow time to assess the impact of non Committee Member attendance at physical meetings and (b) when revised in six months’ time, the procedure set out in Appendix a, Part 4, be considered. and the process for Member Question Time be based on the process in place for Member Questions at Full Council.

            This amendment to the amendment had been seconded by Councillor Coster and now needed to be debated and voted upon.

It was felt that now meetings were being held physically, the Council should look the dynamics of meetings and so the proposed amendment may not be required. The proposal to assess the situation after six months was supported and Councillors were urged to vote against the amendment.

            A request had been made for the voting on this amendment to be recorded.

            Those voting for it were Councillors Edwards and Northeast [2].  Those voting against were Councillors Bicknell, Bower, Chapman, Charles, Clayden, Mrs Cooper, Cooper, Daniells, Dendle, Mrs English, English, Goodheart, Gunner, Hughes, Kelly, Madeley, Oliver-Redgate, Pendleton and Stainton [19]. Councillors Brooks, Caffyn, Chace, Roberts and Staniforth abstained from voting [5].

            The amendment to the amendment was therefore declared LOST.

            The Chair then returned to the substantive recommendation.  A request had been made for the voting on this recommendation to be recorded.

            Those voting for it were Councillors Bicknell, Bower, Caffyn, Chace, Chapman, Charles, Clayden, Mrs Cooper, Cooper, Daniells, Dendle, Edwards, Mrs English, English, Goodheart, Gunner, Hughes, Kelly, Madeley, Northeast, Oliver-Redgate, Pendleton, Roberts and Stainton [24].  No Councillors voted against.  Councillors Brooks and Staniforth abstained from voting [2].

            The Council

                        RESOLVED

                 That The option to (a) add Member Question Time as a standing item on each Service Committee agenda be deferred for a period of six months to allow time to assess the impact of non Committee Member attendance at physical meetings and (b) when revised in six months’ time, the procedure set out in Appendix a, Part 4, be considered.

The Chair, Councillor Gunner, will present the one outstanding recommendation from the meeting of the Corporate Policy and Performance Committee held on 17 June 2021, with the Council being informed that the recommendations contained in Minute 85 [Supplementary Estimate to Cover Costs Awarded Against the Council in Appeal P/58/19/PL and Minute 86 [Supplementary Estimate to Cover Costs for Defending Appeal on Land South of Barnham Station, Barnham] were taken via an urgent Chief Executive Decision on 22 July 2021, following full consultation with all Group Leaders.

This leaves one outstanding recommendation for Council to consider:

Minute 88 [Minutes from the meeting of the Planning Policy Committee – 1 June 2021 – Minute 42 – Delivery of West Bank Strategic Allocation] – to view the minutes from the Planning Policy Committee on 1 June and the Officer’s report – please click on these links – Report and Planning Policy Committee – Minutes 1 June 2021

The Chair of the Corporate Policy and Performance Committee, Councillor Gunner, presented the minutes from the meeting of the Corporate Policy and Performance Committee held on 17 June 2021.

            Councillor Gunner referred Members to the outstanding recommendation for consideration at Minute 88 [Minutes from the meeting of the Planning Policy Committee – 1 June 2021 – Minute 42 – Delivery of West Bank Strategic Allocation – Supplementary Estimate] and explained that  this would enable the Council to see how housing and flood defences could potentially be delivered on that site.  Councillor Gunner confirmed that he had recently met with residents and businesses who had expressed enthusiasm over the Council’s plans and so he urged Councillors to support the recommendations which he duly proposed.  The recommendations were then seconded by Councillor Roberts.

            A request had been made for the voting on the two recommendations to be recorded.

            Those voting for the recommendation were Councillors Bicknell, Bower, Caffyn, Chace, Chapman, Charles, Clayden, Mrs Cooper, Cooper, Daniells, Dendle, Edwards, Mrs English, English, Goodheart, Gunner, Hughes, Kelly, Madeley, Northeast, Oliver-Redgate, Pendleton, Roberts and Stainton [24].  No Councillors voted against.  Councillors Brooks and Staniforth abstained from voting [2].

The Council

                        RESOLVED – That

(1)          Should any application for funding for this project submitted to the UK Community Renewal Fund be unsuccessful, then a supplementary budget of up to £50,000 to fund the cost of recommendations (1) and (2) approved by the Planning Policy Committee on 1 June 2021, be agreed as the Council’s contribution to the cost of the project.  This equates to a Council Tax equivalent of £0.80 for a Band D property; and

(2)          The Council accept financial contributions from third parties to support the delivery of recommendations (1) and (2) approved by the Planning Policy Committee on 1 June 2021.

To consider the general questions from Members in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.3 – that were submitted for 14 July 2021 Council meeting, as attached.  [30 minutes].

The Chair referred Council to the general Questions from Members which has been received in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.3 which had already been previously circulated on 14 July 2021 and attached to the agenda papers.

            The Chair confirmed that he proposed to take these as read with the exception of Questions 2 and 3 as responses would be provided by the appropriate Committee Chairs to these Questions.

            Councillor Gunner responded to Councillor Bennett’s question referring to his speech provided at Annual Council in May 2021 which very clearly outlined the Conservative administration’s ambitions to deliver housing, regeneration and to make Arun a better place to live, work and visit. In addition to this, work was progressing with Flaxmean House, Felpham, the Food Waste Trial and pushing forward with regeneration via the Economic Strategy. Councillor Gunner reminded Council of what the previous administration had achieved along with a host of failed election promises.

            Councillor Dendle then provided his response to question three from Councillor Worne confirming that the debate was not about whether his Committee supported diversity or not, that it was about protecting the Council’s finances. 

            The Chairman then drew the outstanding business remaining from the adjourned Full Council meeting held on 14 July 2021 to a close.

The Chair, Councillor Chapman, will present the Minutes from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 21 July 2021.  There are a range of recommendations at:

Minute 36 [Planning Review Update Report and Future Actions] – to view the Officer’s report and Appendices, please click on these links - Planning Review Report; and Appendix A; and Appendix B – Officer Recommendations; and Appendix C – Member Recommendations; and Appendix D – Member-Officer Recommendations

The Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Chapman, presented the minutes from the Planning Committee held on 21 July 2021.

Councillor Chapman referred Members to a recommendation at Minute 146 [Planning Review – Update Report and Future Actions] stating that the minutes recorded that after discussion the Planning Committee resolved amongst other things to approve a virement of £130k from the Covid 19 catch-up reserve to enable the Officer focused recommendations in the report to be implemented. The Committee had also agreed that the Planning Review recommendations should be reviewed by the Planning Committee at six monthly intervals. During the debate on this point, the Committee further agreed that as the report was live the Planning Committee could go further than the recommendations in the report and consider other aspects concerning planning issues if the situation demanded it.  Councillor Chapman stated that the minutes reflected that he had asked for an inaugural meeting to be held in early October 2021 with a second meeting to be held before the end of the Municipal Year.  He was pleased to be able to report that provided the recommendation was approved by Full Council tonight, the first review meeting by the Committee would be held on 29 September 2021.  Councillor Chapman then formally proposed the recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Bower.

            The Monitoring Officer referred to an amendment that had been emailed to Officers prior to the meeting from Councillor Coster that needed to be brought to Council’s attention as Councillor Coster was not in attendance.

             At the request of Members, the amendment was read out to the meeting by the Committee Manager with additions being shown in bold.  This read that “the Council agrees the review’s recommendations for the Council (as a whole) but will go further than the recommendations in considering other aspects of the report and issues that may have arisen since the issue of the report”.

            Councillor Chapmanconfirmed that he would have spoken against this amendment if it had been presented by Councillor Coster. This was because, as he had made clear in is introduction, when the report had been presented to the Committee, the Committee had then debated widening the scope and considering other aspects of the report. Councillor Chapman felt that the amendment was not necessary.

            A request had been made for the voting on this recommendation to be recorded.

            Those voting for were Councillors Bicknell, Bower, Caffyn Chace, Chapman, Charles, Clayden, Mrs Cooper, Cooper, Daniells, Dendle, Edwards, Mrs English, English, Gunner, Hughes, Kelly, Madeley, Northeast, Oliver-Redgate, Pendleton, Roberts and Stainton [24].  No Councillors voted against the recommendations. Councillors Brooks and Staniforth abstained from voting [2].

            The Council

RESOLVED

That the review’s recommendations for the Council (as a whole) be agreed.

The Chair, Councillor Clayden, will present the Minutes from the meeting of the Audit & Governance Committee held on 29 July 2021.  There are a range of recommendations at:

o   Minute 207 [Treasury Management Annual Report – 2020/21] – to view the Officer’s report and Appendices, please click on this link – Report with Appendices

o  Minute 209 [Chair’s Annual Report to Council] – to view the Officer’s report and Appendix, please click on this link - Report and Appendix

The Chair of the Audit & Governance Committee, Councillor Clayden, presented the minutes from the meeting of the Audit & Governance Committee held on 29 July 2021.

            Councillor Clayden referred Members to the first set of recommendations at Minute 207 [Treasury Management Annual Report] which he duly proposed.  The recommendations were then seconded by Councillor Chapman.

            A request had been made for the voting on these recommendations to be recorded.

            Those voting for were Councillors Bicknell, Bower, Caffyn Chace, Chapman, Charles, Clayden, Mrs Cooper, Cooper, Daniells, Dendle, Edwards, Mrs English, English, Gunner, Hughes, Kelly, Madeley, Northeast, Oliver-Redgate, Pendleton, Roberts and Stainton [24].  No Councillors voted against the recommendations. Councillors Brooks and Staniforth abstained from voting [2].

            The Council

RESOLVED – That

(1)          The actual prudential and treasury indicators for 2020/21 contained in the report be approved;

(2)          The annual treasury management report for 2020/21 be noted; and

(3)          The treasury activity during 2020/21 which has generated interest receipts of £627,000 (0.86%) budget £550,000 (1.26^) be noted.

The Chair then drew Members’ attention to the final recommendation at Minute 209 [Chair’s Annual Report to Council} which he duly proposed.  This recommendation was then seconded by Councillor Chapman.

A request had been made for the voting on this recommendation to be recorded.

Those voting for were Councillors Bicknell, Bower, Caffyn Chace, Chapman, Charles, Clayden, Mrs Cooper, Cooper, Daniells, Dendle, Edwards, Mrs English, English, Gunner, Hughes, Kelly, Madeley, Northeast, Oliver-Redgate, Pendleton, Roberts and Stainton [24].  No Councillors voted against the recommendations. Councillors Brooks and Staniforth abstained from voting [2].

            The Council

RESOLVED

To endorse the report.

To consider general questions from Members in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.3.

Any questions received will be circulated in advance of the meeting.

The Chair referred Councillors to the Questions from Members that had been circulated earlier in the day and that had been submitted in line with Council Procedure Rule 14.3.

            Verbal responses were provided to Questions 2 and 4 from Councillors Bower and Gunner.

A copy of the Member Question schedule would be uploaded to the Full Council web page following the meeting.

The Leader of the Council will report the following changes in Committee Memberships which the Council is asked to note.

Corporate Support – Councillor Buckland has filled the Independent Independent seat and Councillor Warr has replaced Councillor Purchese

Planning Policy – Councillor Thurston has filled the Green seat

Residential & Wellbeing Services – Councillor Catterson has filled the Green seat

Environment & Neighbourhood Services – Councillor Thurston has filled the Green seat

Economic – Councillor Northeast has filled the Labour seat

Audit & Governance  - Councillor Northeast has filled the Labour seat

Planning Committee – Councillor Thurston has filled the Green seat

Planning Committee – Named Substitutes - Councillors Catterson, Daniells, Hamilton, Clayden, Alison Cooper and Rhodes have been added

Licensing  - Councillor Northeast has filled the Labour seat

CEO Remuneration Committee – Councillor Bennett has replaced Councillor Walsh

Constitution Working Party – The membership is now confirmed as Councillors Bower [Chair] Andy Cooper [Vice-Chair], Bennett, Chace, Daniells, P English, Haywood and Yeates.

Standards ­– Councillor Buckland has filled the Independent Independent seat.

The Council received and noted a verbal update from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Gunner, confirming changes to Committee Memberships, as outlined in the agenda, since the Annual Meeting of the Council held on 19 May 2021.

One further change was reported to the meeting which was that Councillor Yeates had replaced Councillor Purchese on the Economic Committee.

The Council is asked to approve any changes to its representation on Outside Bodies.

The Chair confirmed that there were no changes to representation on Outside Bodies that needed to be reported to this meeting.