Agenda and minutes

The Chairman will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out under Note 7.

The Chairman drew attention to the emergency evacuation procedure which had been read out at the start of the special meeting immediately preceding this meeting.

Minutes of previous meeting held on 9^th September 2010

RESOLVED that the minutes of the previous ordinary meeting of the Council held on 9^th September 2010 be approved as a correct record and be signed by the Chairman subject to the insertion of 29^th July (in place of 22^nd July) as the date of the Radstock Ward by-election referred to in minute 22.

At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting. Members are asked to complete the green interest forms circulated to groups in their pre-meetings (which will be announced at the Council Meeting) to indicate:

(a) The agenda item number in which they have an interest to declare.

(b) The nature of their interest.

(c) Whether their interest is personal and prejudicial or personal.

Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting.

Declarations of Interest were made as follows:

Councillor Malcolm Hanney declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the report on the Future Provision of Community Health and Social Care Services (agenda item 9) as Chair of NHS Bath and North East Somerset Primary Care Trust.

Councillor Nigel Roberts declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the report on the Future Provision of Community Health and Social Care Services (agenda item 9) as an employee of the Royal United Hospital, Bath.

Councillor Caroline Roberts declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the report on the Future Provision of Community Health and Social Care Services (agenda item 9) as the spouse of an employee of the Royal United Hospital, Bath.

Councillor Cherry Beath declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the report on the Future Provision of Community Health and Social Care Services (agenda item 9) as the spouse of an employee of the AWP Health Care Trust.

Councillor Ian Dewey declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in the agenda motion on Homes in Multiple Occupation (agenda item 15) as the owner of a property in multiple occupation.

These are matters of information for Members of the Council. No decisions will be required arising from the announcements.

The Chairman informed the Council that she had agreed to vary the order of business to take the agenda motions on items 12 (Schools Reorganisation) and 13 (Bath Transportation Package) after the public statements at item 7 on the agenda.

If there is any urgent business arising since the formal agenda was published, the Chairman will announce this and give reasons why she has agreed to consider it at this meeting. In making her decision, the Chairman will, where practicable, have consulted with the Leaders of the Political Groups. Any documentation on urgent business will be circulated at the meeting, if not made available previously.

Note: Agendas for Council meetings are structured so as to identify those matters on which the Council may make a decision and those where its powers are limited to comment or recommendation to the Cabinet or other bodies.

The order of agenda business is prescribed in the Council's Constitution. The Chairman or the meeting may vary this.

PUBLIC QUESTIONS, STATEMENTS, PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS

There were no items of urgent business for this meeting.

There were six statements from members of the public as indicated below and one written question. Copies of the statements provided by the speakers and the written question and answer which were circulated at the meeting are held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

(A)  Mr Charles Grimsdale, a member of the Save Woolley Valley Action Group, made a statement about unauthorised development of agricultural land in Woolley Valley, Swainswick and urged the Council to take action to uphold the Enforcement Notice. In response to a question from Councillor Paul Crossley, Mr Grimsdale said that he had not received a response to the concerns that he had expressed to Planning Services about non-compliance with the Stop and Enforcement Notice. In response to a question from Councillor John Bull, Mr Grimsdale said that he believed that the Stop Notice had been ignored by the owner.

Mr Grimsdale was thanked for his statement which was referred for consideration and response to the Cabinet Member for Service Delivery.

(B)  Mr Alastair MacKichan, Chairman of Charlcombe Parish Council, made a statement expressing the serious concerns of the Charlcombe and Swainswick Parish Councils about the lack of enforcement action on the unauthorised development of agricultural land in Woolley Valley, Swainswick and urged the Council to take action swiftly to uphold the Enforcement Notice.

Mr MacKichan was thanked for his statement. In response to a question from Councillor Eleanor Jackson, the Chief Executive indicated that a report would be submitted to the Development Control Committee at its next meeting to enable it to review the position as a matter of urgency.

(C)  Mr David Redgewell made a statement on behalf of South West Transport Network about the future of bus and rail services in the Greater Bristol and West Wiltshire area and urged the Council to work with neighbouring authorities and through the West of England Partnership to enable the improvements to the public transport infrastructure necessary for effective urban regeneration. In response to a question from Councillor Eleanor Jackson, Mr Redgewell said that the single most important contribution the Council could make to resolving these issues was to ensure effective cross-boundary working by local authorities to regulate and improve bus services and take control of the public transport network as was already happening in other parts of the country. In response to a question from Councillor Chris Cray, Mr Redgewell said that there was pressure to improve the frequency of daytime bus services from Radstock to Bath from 20 to 15 minute intervals.

Mr Redgewell was thanked for his statement which was referred for consideration and response to the Cabinet Member for Service Delivery.

(D)  Ms Kelly Bull made a statement in support of a petition with 650 signatures which she presented asking for a pedestrian crossing to be installed outside St Michael`s Junior School on Newton Road, Twerton, Bath. She said that five children had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

The agenda motion set out in the attached paper will be moved by Councillor Dine Romero on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Group. It asks the Council to support the retention of two schools in Keynsham; the transformation of Oldfield School, Bath to a co-educational school; the federation of St Marks School and St Gregory's College, Bath; and the retention and transformation into a co-educational school of Culverhay School, Bath and to make those views known to the Cabinet in advance of its meeting on 25^th  November.

There were statements from the following six members of the public urging the Council to reconsider the proposal as part of the Secondary School Reorganisation programme to close Culverhay School, Bath - Sqdr Ldr Brian Higgins (Retd), Mr Sean Wyartt, Mr Chris Shire, Mrs Sarah Wall, Mrs Sarah Moore and Mrs Mary Anne Allen. Copies of the statements provided by the speakers which were circulated at the meeting are held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

In response to a question from Councillor John Bull, Sqdr Ldr Higgins said that in his role as the Chair of Southdown PACT he did not believe that the closure of the school would have an adverse effect on the behaviour of young people in the area.

The speakers were thanked for their statements which it was decided would be taken into account during consideration of agenda item 12.

On a motion from Councillor Chris Watt seconded by Councillor Malcolm Hanney it was RESOLVED that the Council:

1.  Notes and welcomes the decision of Cabinet to retain two schools in Keynsham; to support the application of OldfieldSchool to become a co-educational Academy; and to support the federation of St Marks and St Gregory's Schools.

2.  Notes that consultation on the proposed closure of CulverhaySchool has ended.

3.  Notes that Officers are finalising a report to Cabinet for its meeting on 25^th November which will include a collation of responses including from parents, residents, other schools and other parties (much of which information including from other schools is not yet public) together with an analysis of the two alternative proposals submitted by Culverhay School and the ‘Friends of Culverhay’ group.

4.  Resolves to ask Cabinet to consider all responses carefully in making an informed decision on 25^th November 2010.

1.  Resolves to request that this decision meet with the objectives of the Bath Secondary School Review, as agreed unanimously by Council in March 2008, including; improving standards and outcomes in our schools, meeting parental demand for an increased number of co-educational places in Bath Secondary Schools, and addressing the high number of expensive surplus places in Bath Secondary Schools.

(Notes: 1. The above resolution was carried by a majority of 32 votes to 28 with 1 Councillor abstaining from voting. A recorded vote was requested under Council Rule 45 and taken as follows:

For the resolution: Councillors : Colin Barrett, Gabriel Batt, Marie Longstaff, Bryan Chalker, Anthony Clarke, Victor Clarke, Chris Cray, Sally Davis, Douglas Deacon, Ian Dewey, Peter Edwards, Terry Gazzard, Charles Gerrish, Francine Haeberling, Alan Hale, Malcolm Hanney, David Hawkins, Les Kew, Malcolm Lees, Barry Macrae, Bryan Organ, Vic Pritchard, Brian Simmons, Shirley Steel, Martin Veal, Tim Warren, Chris Watt, Brian Webber, Brook Whelan, John Whittock, Stephen  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

The agenda motion set out in the attached paper will be moved by Councillor Caroline Roberts on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Group. It asks the Council to call on the Cabinet to work together with the leadership of the Liberal Democrat and other political Groups, with full officer support, and taking full account of local opinion, to develop cross party proposals for resubmission of the Bath Transportation Package to the Department of Transport as a matter of urgency.

There were statements from the following five members of the public urging the Council to reconsider aspects of the Bath Transportation Package and submit a revised proposal for Central Government funding – Ms Jo McCarron, Ms Ishbel Tovey, Dr David Dunlop, Mr Steve Mackerness and Mr John Weston. Copies of the statements provided by the speakers which were circulated at the meeting are held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

The speakers were thanked for their statements which it was decided would be taken into account during consideration of agenda item 13.

On a motion from Councillor Charles Gerrish seconded by Councillor Malcolm Hanney it was RESOLVED that the Council welcomes the inclusion of the Bath Transportation Package (BTP) in the 'Development Pool' for Department for Transport (DfT) capital funding and the associated opportunity to bid along with the 21 other projects in the pool for available funds of £600m.

Council acknowledges that Development Pool status has largely been achieved because of the following factors:

·  BTP has already been given Programme Entry status by the DfT;

• Planning permissions for the 'package' are in place;
• The scheme is a critical enabler of the future sustainable economic growth of the area, without which development of key sites and sustainable access to the city centre will be jeopardised;
• Widespread public engagement has been undertaken. In this respect it is perhaps appropriate to note that it was at Council in 2006 that Council approved the provisional Joint Local Transport Plan including initial plans for BTP.
• The scheme has a wide range of supporters including Federation of Bath Residents Associations (FOBRA), the business community including Bath Chamber of Commerce, CIVITAS, the Campaign for Better Transport and the Urban Regeneration Panel;
• The scheme is ranked as the number one priority for the sub-region by the West of England Partnership;
• The benefit to cost ratio of the existing scheme is very high. Council is committed to identifying opportunities to improve the benefit to cost ratio of the scheme and considering an element of additional Council funding to improve the prospects of final approval of the scheme by the DfT.

Council recognises that any material changes to the scheme carry significant risks of the project losing Development Pool status either by invalidating existing planning permissions or significantly impairing the benefit to cost ratio. Starting from scratch with consultations on new proposals is highly likely to result in the elimination of the BTP from the Development Pool and present the opportunity for other schemes within the Development Pool, including from the West of England, to argue more strongly for preference over any funding for Bath transportation whether in terms of the West of England’s priorities or more generally. If the Council loses this opportunity to secure DfT capital funding, it has been made clear there will be no consideration of new proposals before 2015/16 and that this would have serious  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.

This report sets out proposals for a future organisational model for the Council that focuses on a strategic leadership role and the structure to deliver it.

Lead Cabinet Member: Councillor Francine Haeberling, Leader of the Council

Ms Rowena Hayward, GMB Trade Union South West Region Organiser made a statement expressing concern about aspects of the proposals in this report because of the potential impact on service users as well as on the workforce and the local economy. A copy of the statement provided by the speaker which was circulated at the meeting is held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

The speaker was thanked for her statement which it was decided would be taken into account during consideration of agenda item 8.

The Council considered a report which set out proposals for a future organisational model for the Council that focused on a strategic leadership role and the structure to deliver it.

On a motion proposed by Councillor Francine Haeberling and seconded by Councillor Malcolm Hanney it was RESOLVED that the Council:

1. Approves the principles and general approach being adopted with regard to the proposed Organisational Model for the Council as set out in paragraph 5.4.1 and Appendix 5 of this report.

2. Notes the position and general approach being adopted with regard to Children’s Service and Academies as set out in paragraph 5.4.2 and Appendix 5 (ii) of this report.

3. Notes the overall position and direction of travel for the Health, Adult Social Care and Housing services as set out in paragraph 5.4.3 and Appendix 5(iii) of this report and also that a separate report is presented on this meeting’s agenda concerning the future of the associated Health and Adult Social Care “provider” functions.

4. Notes the work being carried out in order to explore the feasibility of establishing Property Asset Delivery Vehicles for the Council’s commercial estate (paragraph 5.4.4).

5. Approves the principles for the proposed senior management of the Council as set out in paragraph 5.4.5 of this report.

6. Notes the principles of the project management structure set out in paragraph 5.5 of this report.

7. Approves the establishment of an Implementation Committee as set out in paragraph 5.5.3 with the terms of reference set out in Appendix 6A and the consequent amendment of the Employment Committee’s terms of reference at Appendix 6B of this report but with a membership of 7 in proportionality; 3 Conservative, 2 Liberal Democrat, 1 Labour and 1 Independent, with the additional clarification that, reflecting the proportionality of the Committee, the Chair and Vice Chairs be from the largest and second largest groups respectively.

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8. Notes that the Implementation Committee will report back in due course on any matters requiring the views of or a decision by Council in respect of the approval of appointment and the designation of Statutory Officers as required.

9. Notes the proposed transfer of the Public Health function from NHS Bath and North East Somerset (PCT) to the Council as detailed in paragraph 5.4.3 and delegates the provision of appropriate management arrangements for this to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Implementation Committee in the event of legislation being enacted.

10. Notes that a further  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

This report sets out recommendations on a revised management structure for the delivery of community health and social care by the Council and the Primary Care Trust NHS Bath and North East Somerset.

Lead Cabinet Member: Councillor Francine Haeberling, Leader of the Council

(A) Mr Chris Howe, UNISON Trade Union South West Regional Organiser made a statement urging the Council to reconsider the proposed social enterprise model for delivering adult social care and to develop an alternative that would enable the service to be retained within the local authority. Mr Howe referred to the written joint submission from the B&NES Trade Unions which had been circulated to all Councillors.

(B) Ms Rowena Hayward, GMB Trade Union South West Region Organiser made a statement expressing concern about the proposals in this report because of the high risks involved in taking on the commissioned work from General Practitioners and urged the Council to extend the consultation process to enable the options to be more fully explored.

(C) Mrs Diana Hall Hall, Chair of B&NES Link made a statement expressing concern about the proposals in this report because of the high risks of the social enterprise model compared with using alternative statutory health and social care providers and urged the Council to extend the consultation and decision-making process to enable the options to be more fully considered.

Copies of the statements provided by the speakers which were circulated at the meeting are held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

The speakers were thanked for their statements which it was decided would be taken into account during consideration of agenda item 9.

The Council considered a report which set out proposals for a future organisational model for the Council that focused on a strategic leadership role and the structure to deliver it. An update report was circulated to all Members and the public at the meeting on two textual corrections to the main report and the latest projections on which the financial information was based.

During the debate on this item Councillor Will Sandry read a statement which summarised the position of the Liberal Democrat Group`s working party on this issue in the discussions they had held prior to the Council Meeting and requested that a copy be retained on the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes.

On a motion proposed by Councillor Vic Pritchard and seconded by Councillor Francine Haeberling it was RESOLVED that the Council:

1. Indicates its commitment to a direction of travel that aims to transfer integrated community health and social care services into a potential social enterprise subject to the approval of the NHS Bath and North East Somerset Board at its meeting on 18th November 2010.

2. Recognises the key role of General Practitioner representatives as future Commissioners in developing the proposal.

3. Notes that the initial high level Integrated Business Plan will be developed further over the next two months to test the viability of the social enterprise.

1. Delegates authority to the Chief Executive with the agreement of the Leader of the Council and the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, in consultation with the Labour and Independent Group Leaders,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

The agenda motion set out in the attached paper will be moved by Councillor David Speirs on behalf of the Labour Group. It asks the Council to request the Cabinet to make available an additional £53,000 of top-up transitory funding as part of the 2011/12 Council Budget to be divided between services at Radstock Youth Centre and Keynsham Youth Centre and to provide bridging funding to support the ‘Off The Record’ Counselling Service. It also asks that the Council should work with the Primary Care Trust to supply match funding for a volunteer counselling service for young people, as part of a new integrated primary mental health service.

Ms Jocelyne Tagg, Director of Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset made a statement about the impact of the proposed ending of the counselling contract with Off the Record on 31^st March 2011 and urging the Council to support this agenda motion as it would give a more realistic opportunity to identify potential alternative sources of funding.  Ms Becky Proctor, a former client of the Off the Record service, outlined the benefits of the counselling which the service provided for young people. In response to a question from Councillor David Speirs, Ms Proctor said that through the assistance she had received her confidence had significantly improved and this enabled her to deal successfully with new challenges in her life.

Copies of the statements provided by the speakers which were circulated at the meeting are held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

The speakers were thanked for their statements which it was decided would be taken into account during consideration of agenda item 14.

On a motion from Councillor David Speirs seconded by Councillor Rob Appleyard it was RESOLVED that:

This Council Notes:

1)  The current proposals to reduce funding for the Youth Service.

2)  That Parish and Town Councils are being encouraged to work alongside the Council to help provide youth facilities. 

3)  That two priorities of the Council are a commitment to: “Improving the life chances of disadvantaged children and young people” and “Building communities where people feel safe and secure”[1]

4)  That the B&NES Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2026 states that by 2012-15 “Young People’s Centres [will] have been rolled to more areas where there are highest levels of deprivation”[2] and  “Children and young people will have access to services within their community”[3]

This Council Believes:

1)  That youth centres continue to play an important role in the provision of services for young people, along with detached and mobile youth workers and third sector organisations.

2)  That it is reasonable to ask parish and town councils to make a contribution to youth services or activities within their area.

3)  That in order to ensure stability and consistency of youth service provision in areas such as Radstock and Keynsham one-off top-up transitory funding should be made available for 2011/12.

4)  That a funding should be made available for a volunteer counselling service, to ensure the young people of Bath & North East Somerset have continued access to such a resource.

This Council Resolves:

1)  To ask the Cabinet to allocate an additional £53,000 of top-up transitory funding as part of the 2011/12 Council budget to be divided between projects and/or services at Radstock Youth Centre, Keynsham Youth Centre (known as Time Out), and to provide bridging funding to support the ‘Off The Record’ Counselling Service.[4]

2)  That the remaining £53,000 from the £80,000 identified in the 2010/11 budget to be spent at the discretion of the Council Leader  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

The agenda motion set out in the attached paper will be moved by Councillor Will Sandry on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Group. It asks the Council to request that the Cabinet Member for Customer Services should ensure that there are sufficient resources in the Cabinet’s proposed 2011/2012 budget to enable Planning Services to investigate the practicalities of introducing an “Article 4 Direction” and to implement its introduction under the Local Development Scheme programme of work. The effect of this Direction would be to require planning permission for any further homes to be converted to Homes in Multiple Occupation in specified areas of Bath.

Mrs June Player made a statement about the impact of homes in multiple occupation where such lettings predominated in a particular locality rather than being shared equally throughout the area and urged the Council to support this agenda motion

A copy of the statement provided by the speakers which was circulated at the meeting is held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.

The speaker was thanked for her statement which it was decided would be taken into account during consideration of agenda item 15.

A briefing note on the legislative background prepared by the Strategic Director, Service Delivery and an explanatory note to assist consideration of the motion prepared by Councillor Will Sandry were circulated to all Members and the public at the meeting.

On a motion from Councillor Will Sandry seconded by Councillor Ian Gilchrist it was RESOLVED that:

1.  Council has concerns over the level of Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the City of Bath, particularly in the South and South West of the City.

2.  Council notes that, whilst traditionally Article 4 Directions are used for previously defined areas such as a Conservation Area or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the “Direction” could mean that planning permission would be required for any further homes to be converted to Homes in Multiple Occupation in specified areas of the city. Council also notes that a City or Authority-wide Article 4 Direction would require the agreement of Secretary of State.

3.  Council resolves to request that the Cabinet Member for Service Delivery investigate further the practicalities and budgetary implications of introducing an “Article 4 Direction”, and if deemed practical and financially viable seek to implement such a Direction.

4.  Council resolves to request that the Cabinet Member for Service Delivery include measures within the draft Core Strategy, to be presented to Council on 2^nd December 2010, to address the further proliferation of HMO’s within Bath and allow for an increased level of dedicated student accommodation on-campus.

(Notes: 1. The wording of the above resolution was approved following an amendment proposed by Councillor Charles Gerrish and accepted by the mover and seconder of the motion. It replaced the wording of the motion printed with the agenda papers, the effect of which would have been to request the Cabinet Member to ensure that there were sufficient resources in the budget proposed by the Cabinet for 2011/2012 to enable Planning Services to investigate the practicalities of introducing an Article 4 Direction and to introduce such a Direction under the Local Development Scheme programme of work. 2. The above resolution was carried by a majority of Councillors voting in favour with no Councillors voting against and one Councillor abstaining from voting.)

This report sets out a recommended draft Statement of Licensing Policy compiled following the 3 year review required by law.

Lead Committee Chairman: Councillor Tim Warren, Chairman of the Licensing Committee

The Council considered a report on the outcome of the three year review of the Council`s Statement of Licensing Policy.

On a motion from Councillor Tim Warren seconded by Councillor Tim Ball it was RESOLVED that the Council adopts the Policy set out in Annex B to this report, having had regard to the responses received following the consultation process which are set out in Annex A.

(Note: The above resolution was carried by a majority of Councillors voting in favour with two Councillors voting against and one Councillor abstaining from voting.)

This report sets out a recommended draft Management Plan for the ares of Bath city centre designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Lead Cabinet Member: Councillor Terry Gazzard, Development and Major Projects

The Council considered a report on the draft replacement City of Bath World Heritage Site Management Plan which had been drawn up under the guidance of the World Heritage Site steering group and following public consultation and which was being submitted to the Council for endorsement prior to its approval by the Cabinet Member for Development and Major Projects.

On a motion from Councillor Terry Gazzard seconded by Councillor Francine Haeberling it was RESOLVED that the Council:

1. Endorses the draft replacement City of Bath World Heritage Site Management Plan, and recommends to the Cabinet Member for Development and Major Projects that it is approved for submission to UNESCO.

2.  Notes that further minor editorial changes will be made to the document prior to final submission.

(Note: The above resolution was carried by a majority of Councillors voting in favour with one Councillor voting against and one Councillor abstaining from voting.)

This report gives details of the outturn performance at the half year stage on the Council`s Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Plan for 2010/11.

Lead Cabinet Member: Councillor Malcolm Hanney, Resources

The Council considered a report on the outturn performance for the six months to 30^th September 2010 measured against the Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Plan 2010/11.

On a motion from Councillor Malcolm Hanney seconded by Councillor Francine Haeberling it was RESOLVED that the Council notes:

1. The Treasury Management to 30^th September 2010 prepared in accordance with the CIPFA Treasury Code of Practice.

2. The Treasury Management indicators to 30^th September 2010.

(Note: The above resolution was carried by a majority of Councillors voting in favour with no Councillor voting against and two Councillors abstaining from voting.)

The attached report sets out a request to review the political proportionality of the Council`s allocation of committee and panel places.

Lead Members: The Political Group Leaders

The Council considered an agenda note on the reasons why a review of political proportionality was required to reassign the number of seats on various Council Committees and their allocation to political groups.

On a motion from Councillor Francine Haeberling seconded by Councillor Paul Crossley it was RESOLVED that:

1. The allocation of seats on all relevant Committees be amended from 34 (Conservative): 28 (Liberal Democrat): 5 (Labour): 2 (Independent) with one Unaligned seat to 35 (C): 28 (LD): 5(L): 2(Ind).

2. The membership of the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel be set at 4 (C):3 (LD) rather than as previously 3 (C): 3 (LD):1 (Unaligned).

(Note: The above resolution was carried by a majority of Councillors voting in favour with no Councillor voting against and no Councillors abstaining from voting.)

COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS, STATEMENTS, PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS

The Democratic Services Manager will announce any submissions received. The Council will be invited to decide what action it wishes to take, if any, on the matters raised in these submissions. As the questions received and the answers given will be circulated in written form there is no requirement for them to be read out at the meeting. The questions and answers will be published with the draft minutes.

There were three questions from Members of the Council as listed in the Appendix to these minutes. The questions asked and the answers given in writing as circulated at the meeting are held on file in the minute book and published on the Council`s website with the draft minutes of this meeting.