Councillors and Decision Making

To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Council on the 23/01/2014

The Leader of the Council may give an oral report on matters of significance to the Borough, comment upon the Cabinet decisions or make any announcements.

To note the Mayoral Engagements undertaken since the Council meeting held on 23rd January, 2014.

To receive any questions from the public which have been submitted under Council Procedure Rules 7.11 and 7.12. The session will last no more than 15 minutes with a maximum of 2 minutes allowed for each question and answer. Questions can be asked of The Leader and Cabinet Members. i) The following question to the Leader has been submitted by Mr R Munt: "In view of the fact that you have been accused of scaremongering regarding the PRH, can we have your assurance that you will not be intimidated but continue your campaign on behalf of the people to keep our A&E open 24/7 with no downgrading"? ii) The following question to the Leader has been submitted by Ms L Allan: "Telford's new ASDA has scrapped parking charges and residents are delighted. Will the Council be supporting a campaign by local residents to get parking charges scrapped at the Princess Royal Hospital"?

To receive the report on the Cabinet decisions made since the last meeting of the Council on 23rd January, 2014. Cabinet Members may speak on these decisions and Membes may ask questions of the relevant Cabinet Member for the purposes of clarification only. Members are asked to note the additional delegations to officers granted at those meetings.

Reports D1 to D4 will be considered by Cabinet on 20th February 2014 for recommendation to Council fo approval. a) Overview & Revenue Budget (D1) b) Capital Programme (D2) c) 2014/15 Treasury Strategy & Treasury Update (D3) d) Prudential Indicators (D4) e) Council Tax Formal Resolution for 2014/15 (D5) Alternative budget proposals have been submitted to Council by the Conservative Group. A copy of the proposals, and the comments of the Budget & Finance Scrutiny Committee and the Chief Financial Officer, can be seen at item 14 below. At the meeting, the alternative budget proposals will be moved as an amendment to the Cabinet's proposals.

To receive a verbal report from Councillor R. Sloan, Chairman of the Boundary Review Committee, on the LGBCE's final recommendations following their review of electoral arrangements in the Borough. A copy of the LGBCE Final Recommendations document is attached to the agenda, and the full map of the new warding arrangements can be viewed at the following link: http://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/west-midlands/shropshire/telford- and -wrekin-fer

a) 10 February Personnel Committee - Publication of the Council's Pay Policy Statement The minutes of the meeting of the Personnel Committee of 10th February 2013 contain the following recommendation at Minute number PEC-4. A copy of the report of the Assistant Director: Law, Democracy & People Services is appended to the agenda. That the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2014/15, as amended, be approved for publication on the Council's website on 1st April 2014.

To note the following resolved Minutes: Audit Committee - 28 January Boundary Review Committee - 3 February Budget & Finance Scrutiny Committee - 7, 21, 27 January Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee - 26 November Health & Wellbeing Board - 22 January Licensing Committee - 14 January Personnel Committee - 10 February Planning Committee - 15 January and 5 February Scrutiny Managment Board - 15 November

To answer questions received under Council Procedure Rule 7. N.B. In accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 7.4 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.

Councillor Andrew Eade will move, in accordance with Council procedure rule 11, the following motion: "This Council calls on the national Leaders of the three main political parties to give the Electorate in Telford & Wrekin and the country an unequivocal undertaking for an "in or out" referendum on membership of the EU before the end of 2017. This Council further undertakes to write to both Members of Parliament whose constituencies cover the Borough to formally request their help in achieving this goal". The motion will be seconded by Councillor Nigel Dugmore.

See Agenda Item 8 above. These have been submitted by the Conservative Group. Also attached are the comments of the Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee and the Chief Financial Officer.