Councillors and Decision Making

Agenda

Full Council


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Date: Thursday 22 November 2012

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Coach Central, Telford, TF3 4HD  


1.0 Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council on the 13/09/2012
Appendices
2.0 Apologies for Absence
 
3.0 Declarations of Interest
 
4.0 Councillor Keith Austin
Request for leave of absence
5.0 Leader's Report & Announcements
 
6.0 Mayor's announcements
To note the Mayoral Engagements undertaken since the Council meeting held on 13th September 2012.
Appendices
Appendix B Mayor's Announcements
 MAYORAL ENGAGEMENTS040912-111112.pdf 
7.0 Public Questions
 
8.0 Cabinet decisions made since the last meeting of the Council
Appendices
Appendix C Cabinet decisions made since the last meeting of the Council
 Cabinet Report 221112.pdf 
9.0 Recommendations from Cabinet
Appendices
Appendix D Recommendations from Cabinet
 Council 22 11 12 Final.pdf 
10.0 Council Tax Support Scheme 2013/14
Appendices
11.0 Further electoral review of the borough
Appendices
Appendix F Further electoral review of the borough
 Council Size further submission Report.pdf 
12.0 Budget Consultation
Appendices
Budget Consultation Appendix F1
 Council 22 11 12.pdf 
13.0 Annual Scrutiny report 2011/12
To receive the Annual Scrutiny report, to be presented by the Chair of the Scrutiny Management Board. The report can be viewed at the following link http://www.telford.gov.uk/downloads/file/4924/scrutiny_annual_report_2012
14.0 Audit Committee annual report 2011/12
Appendices
Appendix G Audit committee annual report 2011/12
 audit cttee annual report 1112.pdf 
15.0 Minutes of Boards and Committees
Appendices
Boundary Review Committee
 BRC finalminutes230812.pdf 
Plans Board 22nd August
 220812pb_minutes_final.pdf 
Plans Board 12th Sept
 120912_pb_minutes_final.pdf 
Standard Committee
 190912 minutes.pdf 
Budget & Finance Scrutiny Committee
 A - Minutes 31 07 12.pdf 
Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee
 A - Minutes 18 09 12.pdf 
Co-operative & Communities Scrutiny Committee
 Minutes 08.08.12.pdf 
Scrutiny Management Board
 Minutes 04.07.12 - FINAL.pdf 
16.0 Questions
To answer questions received under Council Procedure Rule 10: N.B. In accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 10.3 there will be a maximum of 30 minutes allowed for questions and answers. Any question not answered within the 30 minute time limit will receive a written reply within 5 working days.
17.0 Notices of Motion
a) Councillor W.A.M. McClements will move, in accordance with Council procedure rule 11, the following motion: Telford & Wrekin Borough Council notes the comments made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer about offering all Councils the option of taking a 1% grant to freeze Council tax for 2013/14. The Council is also aware that the Government is likely to announce further funding cuts in its December statement to Parliament. The Council agrees to consider contingency budget plans but wait to finalise its proposals when the details of the Local Government Finance Settlement are available. The Council agrees to fully consult the residents of the Borough about options and its proposals before putting the final budget plans to Full Council in March 2013. The motion will be seconded by Councillor R.J.Sloan. b) Councillor S.Bentley will move, in accordance with Council procedure rule 11, the following motion: This Council will pursue an approach, and do all in its power, to ensure that the Crudgington Creamery site is utilised as a centre for rural employment within the borough should the creamery be ultimately closed. The motion will be seconded by Councillor A.J. Eade.