Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Apologies for absence Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Paul Appleby, Councillor Alan Butt, Councillor Asha Mattu and Councillor Paul Singh. |
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Declarations of interest Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made. |
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Minutes of previous meeting [To receive minutes of the previous meeting held on 13 July 2023] Additional documents: Minutes: The Mayor proposed, the Deputy Mayor seconded, and it was resolved:
That the minutes of the previous meeting, held on 19 July 2023, be agreed as a correct record and signed accordingly by the Mayor. |
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Election of the Leader of the Council [To elect a Leader of the Council] Additional documents: Decision: That Councillor Stephen Simkins be elected as Leader of the Council for a four year term till from September 2023 - May 2027. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Steve Evans, seconded by Councillor Philip Bateman, that Councillor Stephen Simkins be elected as Leader of the Council on a four year term.
Resolved:
That Councillor Stephen Simkins be elected as Leader of the Council for a four year term till from September 2023 - May 2027. |
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Director of Children's Services Appointment [To endorse the 12 month secondment appointment for the Director of Childrens post] Additional documents: Decision: That the 12 months secondment appointment for the Director of Children's post with effect from 7 September 2023, as per the recommendation of the Special Appointments Committee held on 17 August 2023 be endorsed. Minutes: The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins, presented the report on Director of Children’s Services Appointment for approval.
The report sought endorsement for a twelve month secondment for the appointment of the Director of Children’s Services post.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins proposed the recommendation and the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, Councillor Chris Burden seconded the recommendation. They both placed on record their thanks to the Executive Director of Families, Emma Bennett for her service to the Council and delivering on key council priorities.
The report was debated by Council. Councillor Stephen Simkins replied to the debate.
Resolved:
That the 12 months secondment appointment for the Director of Children's post with effect from 7 September 2023, as per the recommendation of the Special Appointments Committee held on 17 August 2023 be endorsed.
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