Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillors L A Bentley, F S Broadley, Mrs L Broadley, P Swift and R Thakhor.

Resolved: That the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 21 April 2015 be taken as read confirmed and signed.

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The Mayor stated that there were several nominations for the next citizen of the year for which the panel have agreed a successful nominee, who has subsequently accepted their nomination. She stated that Councillor Peter Swift celebrated significant birthday and that a card was sent to him on behalf of all Councillors and the staff at Bushloe House and beyond. The Mayor noted that Councillor Richard Morris was partaking in the London Marathon in aid of Children with Cancer and for all to consider him in terms of generosity.

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The Leader thanked those Members that were retiring – namely Councillors Rupa Kanabar and Peter Swift. He proposed that upon the resumption of Council that Peter Swift be given the post of alderman, which Peter Swift has agreed to. Councillor Gore seconded the motion.

The Chief Executive noted that the report set out the draft schedule of meetings for 2015/16. He advised that this will be revisited at the AGM post the elections.

RESOLVED: That the Schedule of Meetings for 2015/16 attached to the report be adopted.

Members pointed out the following errors in the minutes of Committees, Forums and Working Groups:

-          In the minutes of the Oadby Residents Forum held on 4 March 2015, it was asked for them to be accepted subject to any amendments which are requested for clarity at its n ext meeting.

-          In the minutes of the Development Control Committee on 2 April 2015, Councillor Gore advised that she also voted against on minute reference 60.

A Member queried the minutes of the Greening of the Borough Working group asking for an update on the issue of fouling. The Chief Executive advised that there had been a Corporate Enforcement team meeting whereby a training package is being created and appropriate candidates are being selected to be trained. He further advised an education programme is being worked on and there has been positive feedback from the public.  A Member stated that Officers have been out with High Vis jackets on this week. They have been seen by residents and doing well.

RESOLVED:  That the minutes of the meetings of the committees, forums and working groups as set out in the report be received. There was one abstention from Councillor K Loydall.

RESOLVED: That the common seal of the Council be affixed to all contracts, orders, deeds and other documents arising out of the Minutes and Reports in the foregoing items

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