Councillors and Decision Making

Agenda

Full Council

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Date: Thursday 25 June 2009

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 02/06/2009
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2.0 Apologies for Absence
 
3.0 Declarations of Interest
 
4.0 COUNCILLOR UTE SAMBROOK Councillor Ute Sambrook has requested that she be granted up to six months leave of absence from Council duties on the grounds of her current ill-health.
RECOMMENDED - that in accordance with Section 85 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972, Councillor Ute Sambrook be granted leave of absence from her Council duties for a period of six months effective from 25 June 2009.
5.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS
(a) To note the Mayoral Engagements undertaken since the Council meeting held on 23 April 2009. (b) Awards (i) Presentation of the I&DeA sponsored 'Get On' Award and 'Get On' Skills Pledge Award to David Baugh, Skills for Life Project Co-ordinator. (ii)Presentation to Sophie Beard, winner of the West Midlands Apprentice of the Year Award 2009. In addition, Telford & Wrekin Council's Apprenceticeship Programme won the West Midlands Award 2009 (iv) Presentation to Rachel Carr, Senior Human Resources Officer, on behalf of Telfrod & Wrekin Council for the West Midlands Macro Employer of the Year Award. (v)Presentation to Derek Owen,Outdoor Recreation Officer, and Johann Esterhausen, of Monster Play Systems, of 'Innovation of the Year' for Norbroom Skate Park.
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6.0 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
To receive the report of the Head of Legal Services
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7.0 REVIEW OF POLITICAL BALANCE OF THE COUNCIL
To receive the report of the Head of Legal Services
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8.0 UPDATED PARISH CHARTER FOR TELFORD & WREKIN
To consider the report of the Chief Executive
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9.0 REPORT OF LEADER
The Leader of the Council may give an oral report on matters of significance to the Boroughor comment upo the Cabinet decisions.
10.0 CABINET DECISIONS MADE SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
To receive the report on the Cabinet decisions made since the last meeting of the Council on23 April, 2009. Cabinet Members may speask on these decisions and Members may ask questions of the relevant Cabinet Members for the purposes of clarification only. Members are asked to note the additional delegatios to officers granted at those meetings.
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11.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CABINET 9 JUNE 2009
(a)Homes & Community Agencies (HCA) Funding Commitment to Support Sutton Hill Phase 1 Delivery Recommended - that Council agrees to receive a "matched" contribution of up to £2.93m from the HCA towards Sutton Hill Regeneration and that to maximise the leverage of HCA funding into the area, the Council's additional funding of £589k is approved as part of the accelerated Borough Towns/New Town estatesregeneration programme. (b)Stoney Hill Closed Landfill Site - Summary Report and Management Plan Recommended: (i)That Council allocate capital funding of around £444,500 over the next two years, 2009/12010 and 2010/2011,to address the priority works, as detailed in paragraph 5 of the report; (ii)That Council allocate an additional £350,000 of capital funding to support anInvest to Save opportunity for the long term management of leachate at the site, should this option prove viable following further investigation; (iii)That Council allocate additionalrevenue funding to allow for the monitoring and management of the site, as detailed in paragraph 5.7 of the report. RECOMMENDATION FROM CABINET - 23 JUNE 2009 Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) - Dawley That Council be recommended : (i)To confirm the introduction of a Designated Public Places Order in the area identified within the Dawley Magna ward, subject to a formal review process; (ii)To ake account of the legal process to be followed prior to the implementation of any DPPO.
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12.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OUT-TURN REPORTS 2008-09
(i) Financial Out-turn reprot and Statement of Accounts 2008-09
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13.0 MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
To note the following resolved Minutes (Salmon) Plans Board - 8 & 29 April and 20 May 2009 Licensing Committee - 20 & 1 April and 18 May 2009 Scrutiny Leadership Board - 26 March and 12 May 2009 Personnel Board 7 May 2009 Standards Committee - 21 April 2009 Audit Committee - 31 March 2009
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14.0 QUESTIONS
To answer questions received under Council Procedure Rule 10.
15.0 NOTICES OF MOTION
Councillor C.F. Smith will move, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11, the following Motion. "THis Council expresses its disapppintment that the better recycling of small batteries and low energy light bulbs has not been addressed and calls fr the relevant officers to present a report to the September Council Meeting stating how recycling of low energy light bulbs and small batteries can be made easier for all residents. The aim being to have a scheme in place by January 2010." The Motion will be seconded by Councillor L. Lomax

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