Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Contact: Lisa Thornett
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from David Carter, Nick Churchill, Alastair Gunn, Michael Hardware, Eugenie Harvey, Maggie Hulcoop, Andrew Johnson, Shona Johnson, John Strachan, Mark Wilkinson and Gareth Williams. |
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Declarations of Interest Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any items on the agenda. Minutes: None. |
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To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 28 October 2021 Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 October 2021 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Communications from the Chair Minutes: None. |
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Petitions from the Public Minutes: None. |
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Questions from the Public Minutes: None. |
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Questions from Councillors Minutes: The questions, together with the answers, are appended to the minutes. |
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Motions from Councillors Minutes: None. |
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References from Cabinet and Committees |
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Referral from Licensing Committee - Adoption of Street Trading Policy The Licensing Committee recommended to Full Council that the Street Trading Policy, attached as Appendix 2 to the report, is adopted. Additional documents:
Minutes: Proposed by Councillor Joel Charles (seconded by Council John Steer) it was:
RESOLVED that Full Council agrees the adoption of the proposed Street Trading Policy 2021-2026 as set out in Appendix 2 to the report. |
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Referral from Audit and Standards Committee - Auditor Appointment The Audit and Standards Committee recommended to Full Council that:
i) The Council participates in the national procurement process led by Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) for the appointment of its external auditors.
ii) Delegated authority be granted to the Director of Finance, as the Council’s statutory officer under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972 to formally give notice of the Council’s intention to opt in to the PSAA procurement exercise. Additional documents:
Minutes: Proposed by Councillor Matthew Saggers (seconded by Councillor James Leppard) it was:
A Full Council agrees that Harlow Council participates in the national procurement process led by Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) for the appointment of its external auditors.
B Delegated authority be granted to the Director of Finance, as the Council’s statutory officer under Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972 to formally give notice of the Council’s intention to opt in to the PSAA procurement exercise. |
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Referral from Electoral Review Working Group - Harlow Council Electoral Cycles The Electoral Review Working Group has recommended to Full Council that the Council does not proceed with public consultation on opting for all out elections at this time. Additional documents:
Minutes: Proposed by Councillor Simon Carter (seconded by Councillor James Leppard) it was:
RESOLVED that the Council does not proceed with public consultation on opting for all out elections at this time. |
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Referral from Cabinet - Corporate Strategy Cabinet has recommended to Full Council that:
i) A new Corporate Strategy for 2021- 2023 attached at Appendix A to the report, is adopted.
ii) Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make minor and consequential amendments to the Corporate Strategy following strategic stakeholder consultation. Additional documents: Minutes: Proposed by Councillor Russell Perrin (seconded by Councillor Joel Charles) it was:
RESOLVED that:
A A new Corporate Strategy for 2021- 2023, attached at Appendix A to the report, is adopted.
B Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make minor and consequential amendments to the Corporate Strategy following strategic stakeholder consultation.
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Referral from Cabinet - Local Council Tax Support Scheme Proposals Cabinet has recommended to Full Council that the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTSS) remains unchanged for the 2022/23 financial year. Additional documents: Minutes: Proposed by Councillor Russell Perrin (seconded by Councillor James Leppard) it was:
RESOLVED that the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTSS) remains unchanged for the 2022/23 financial year. |
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Reports from Officers Minutes: None. |
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Polling Station Review Additional documents: Minutes: Proposed by Councillor Russell Perrin (seconded by Councillor Joel Charles) it was:
RESOLVED that:
A The following changes to the Polling Districts and Places will take place with effect from 1 December 2021:
i) CA – Great Parndon East - Great Parndon Community Association to be designated as the polling place for all elections.
ii) DB – Harlow Common West - The Royal British Legion to be designated as the polling place for all elections.
iii) EB – Little Parndon and Hare Street South - Harlow Youth Centre to be designated as the polling place for all elections.
iv) EC – Little Parndon and Hare Street West - St Thomas More Church Hall to be designated as the polling place for all elections.
B A further consultation is to be carried out to create two polling districts and two polling places in the Netteswell ward. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Full Council received a report which set out updated appointments to Committees, Sub Committee and Panels of the Council and their Chairs and Vice Chairs.
Proposed by Councillor Russell Perrin (seconded by Councillor Joel Charles) it was:
RESOLVED that Councillors are appointed as members/substitute members of the Council Committees, Sub Committees and Panels as set out in the report. |
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Appointment of Council Representatives on Outside Bodies Minutes: Full Council received a report which set out updated appointments to Council Representatives on Outside Bodies.
Proposed by Councillor Russell Perrin (seconded by Joel Charles) it was:
RESOLVED that Councillors are appointed as Council Representatives on Outside Bodies as set out in the report.
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Minutes of Cabinet and Committee Meetings To note the following Cabinet and Committee minutes: Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the following meetings are noted. |
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Minutes of meeting Thursday, 14 October 2021 of Cabinet |
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Minutes of meeting Thursday, 4 November 2021 of Cabinet |
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Minutes of meeting Tuesday, 16 November 2021 of Licensing Committee |
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Minutes of meeting Wednesday, 24 November 2021 of Audit and Standards Committee |
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Matters of Urgent Business Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes. Minutes: None. |