Agenda and minutes
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Election of Speaker and Vice-Chairman To elect a Speaker and Vice Chairman for the ensuing year. Minutes: The Chief Executive called for nominations for the election of Speaker and Vice Chairman of Shropshire Council.
Councillor Brian Williams proposed that the title of Speaker should be replaced with the title Chairman, the role to cover chairing meetings of the Council and all civic duties and that power should be delegated to the Deputy Monitoring Officer to make any changes to the constitution required to enable this. He further proposed that Councillor Vince Hunt should be elected as Chairman of Shropshire Council. These proposals were seconded by Councillor Joyce Barrow.
Councillor Roger Evans proposed that Councillor David Minnery be elected as Chairman of Shropshire Council. This was seconded by Councillor David Vasmer
Following a vote, it was RESOLVED: -
a) That the title of Speaker should be replaced with the title Chairman, the role to cover chairing meetings of the Council and all civic duties and that power should be delegated to the Deputy Monitoring Officer to make any changes to the constitution required to enable this.
b) That Councillor Vince Hunt should be elected as Chairman of Shropshire Council for the forthcoming municipal year.
Councillor Hunt then took the Chair and subscribed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office before being invested with the Chairman’s badge of office.
Councillor Hunt thanked Members for electing him. He advised the meeting that prayers would not be said at this meeting but asked the meeting to hold a short period of silence in memory of Julie Fildes, Committee officer who had died earlier this year. |
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Apologies for Absence To receive apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor Tracey Huffer |
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Election of Chairman and Deputy Speaker To elect a Chairman and Deputy Speaker for the ensuing year. Minutes: The Chairman reminded Members that following their previous decision he would now call for nominations for a Vice Chairman
The Chairman called for nomination for the position of Vice Chair of Shropshire Council.
The Chairman, Councillor Vince Hunt proposed that Brian Williams be elected Vice-Chairman of Shropshire Council. Councillor Lezley Picton seconded the proposal.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Brian Williams be elected as Vice Chairman of Shropshire Council for the forthcoming municipal year
The Vice Chairman subscribed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office and was invested with his badge of office
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Disclosable Pecuniary Interests Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate. Minutes: Members were reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.
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To approve as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 February 2021
Contact Emily Marshall 01743 257717 Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 February 2021, as circulated with the agenda papers, be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Return of Election of Shropshire Councillors PDF 237 KB Report of the Returning Officer is attached.
Contact Claire Porter Tel 01743 252763
Council is asked to place on record its appreciation of the services of the following Councillors who decided not to seek re-election or were not returned by the electorate.
Minutes: Members received the report of the Returning Officer which set out those persons elected to Shropshire Council at the election held on 6th May 2021.
The Chairman asked Members to place on record its appreciation of the services of the following Councillors who decided not to seek re-election or were not returned by the electorate.
RESOLVED:
That the report be noted and that Council places on record its appreciation of the services of the following Councillors who decided not to seek re-election or were not returned by the electorate: -
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Announcements To receive such communications as the Chairman, Speaker, Leader and Head of Paid Service may desire to lay before the Council. Minutes: Chairman’s Engagements
The Chairman advised Members that due to Covid restrictions he had not attended any events. |
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Election of Leader of the Council To elect a Leader of the Council for the ensuing 4 years. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Steve Charmley and seconded by Councillor Cecilia Motley that Councillor Lezley Picton be elected Leader of the Council for the period to the Annual Council in 2025
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Lezley Picton be elected Leader of the Council for the period to the Annual Council in 2025
The Leader subscribed her Declaration of Acceptance of Office and then thanked the Council for the honour of being the Leader of the Council. She welcomed all new Councillors and urged them to make the most of their time on Shropshire Council, and paid tribute to the Council Staff who had continued to provide such a good service through the lockdown, and to the residents of Shropshire who had shown great resilience and community spirit. The Leader informed Councillors that she and her cabinet would concentrate on getting the basics right as without firm foundations all work would be at risk.
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Appointment of Cabinet Members, Deputy Cabinet Members and their Portfolios PDF 323 KB Report of the Interim Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services TO FOLLOW.
Contact Tim Collard Tel 01743 252756
Minutes: It was moved by the leader, Councillor Lezley Picton and seconded by Councillor Steve Charmley that the report, a copy of which is attached to the signed minutes and recommendations contained therein be received and agreed
RESOLVED:
A. That the appointment of Cabinet Members and the allocation of titles and remits of portfolios, as set out in Appendix 1 to this report, be noted.
B. That the appointment of Deputy Cabinet Members and the allocation of titles and remits of portfolios, as set out in Appendix 1 to this report, be noted.
C. (i) That the continuation of the discharge of the functions of the Council in relation to West Mercia Energy through the West Mercia Energy Joint Committee and the West Mercia Energy Pension Committee be noted and the Council’s Executive Member representatives be noted, namely Councillor Edward Potter and Councillor Gwilym Butler serving on the Joint Committee.
(ii)That the continuation of the discharge of functions through the Health and Well-Being Board be noted and the Council’s Executive representatives be noted, namely:
· Portfolio Holder for Children and Education – Councillor Kirstie Hurst-Knight; · Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health & Assets – Councillor Dean Carroll · Portfolio Holder for Communities, Place, Tourism & Transport – Councillor Cecilia Motley |
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Constitution of Committees and the Allocation of Seats to Political Groups PDF 139 KB Report of the Interim Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services TO FOLLOW
Contact Tim Collard Tel 01743 252756
Additional documents:
Minutes: It was moved by the Leader, Councillor Lezley Picton and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Councillor Steve Charmley that the report, a copy of which is attached to the signed minutes and recommendations contained therein be received and agreed .
That the Council confirms the constitution of committees and the allocation of seats to each of the political groups for the 2021/22 municipal year and the allocation of seats between the political groups, as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report be confirmed as follows:
HEALTH AND ADULT SOCIAL CARE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (10)
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (10)
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COMMUNITIES OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (10)
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PLACE OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (10)
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PEOPLE OVERVIEW COMMITTEE (10)
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Appointments to Outside Bodies, Committees and Other Groups PDF 303 KB To agree appointments to outside bodies, committees, and other groups.
Report of the Interim Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services attached.
Contact Tim Collard Tel 01743 252756
Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by the Leader, Councillor Lezley Picton and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Councillor Steve Charmley that the report, a copy of which is attached to the signed minutes and recommendations contained therein be received and agreed.
Councillor Alan Moseley asked that the following nominations from the Labour Group be included: -
County Council Network Council – Councillor Caroline Bagnall Local Government Association – Councillor Julie Buckley SPARSE (Rural Services Network) – Councillor Caroline Bagnall (Observer)
RESOLVED: -
A. That urgent appointments to the outside bodies, committees and groups set out in Appendix 1 to the report be as follows:
B. That a small working group comprising Group Leaders or their nominated representatives be established to appoint to the remaining outside bodies, committees and groups, and that any bodies where agreement cannot be reached by the Group be referred back to Council for decision. C. That, the Chief Executive in consultation with appropriate Group Leaders be authorised to agree any other appointment that may be necessary as a matter of urgency.
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Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel PDF 123 KB Report of the Interim Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services attached.
Contact Tim Collard Tel 01743 252756
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Minutes: It was moved by the Leader, Councillor Lezley Picton and seconded by Councillor Roger Evans that the report, a copy of which is attached to the signed minutes and recommendations contained therein be received and agreed.
Members were advised that the recommendations would be amended to take account of their earlier decision regarding the Chairman/Speaker.
Councillor Boddington proposed that the recommendations of the Panel be accepted and in addition that the Basic Allowance should be increased annually in line with the % increase for Local Government workers salary as agreed by the NJC or by Shropshire Council (if this is different from the NJC rates) at SCP 18. This was seconded by Councillor Roger Evans. Following a vote, the amendment was carried.
Councillor Kevin Pardy proposed that any increase in allowances be deferred for 12 months to allow a full assessment of the financial situation at that time. This was seconded by Councillor Rosemary Dartnall. Following a vote, the amendment was defeated
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations contained in the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel be approved subject to –
Amendment to the recommendations following the decision regarding the Chairman and Speaker roles, and
The Basic Allowance being increased annually in line with the % increase for Local Government workers salary as agreed by the NJC or by Shropshire Council (if this is different from the NJC rates) at SCP 18.
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Schemes of Delegation To resolve that the Responsibility for Functions, set out in Part 3 of the Constitution and the Scheme of Delegations, set out in Part 8 of the Constitutions be agreed.
Please use the links below access Part 3 and 8 of the Constitution
Part 3: http://shropshire.gov.uk/Part3OfTheConstitution
Part 8: http://shropshire.gov.uk/Part8OfTheConstitution
Contact Tim Collard Interim Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services Tel 01743 252756
Minutes: It was proposed by the Chairman, Councillor Vince Hunt, and seconded by the Leader Councillor Lezley Picton and duly RESOLVED that the Responsibility for Functions, set out in Part 3 of the Constitution and the Scheme of Delegation, set out in Part 8 of the Constitutions be agreed. |
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Dates of Council Meetings To agree that in 2021/22, meetings of the Council will be held on the following dates commencing at 10.00am:
· 15 July 2021 · 23 September 2021 · 16 December 2021 · 24 February 2022 · 12 May 2022
Contact: Amanda Holyoak. Tel. 01743 257714 Minutes: It was proposed by The Chairman, Councillor Vince Hunt and seconded by the Leader, Councillor Lezley Picton and duly RESOLVED that the programme of dates for future meetings of Shropshire Council, as set out below, be approved and that all meetings commence at 10.00 a.m.
· 15 July 2021 · 23 September 2021 · 16 December 2021 · 24 February 2022 · 12 May 2022
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Exclusion of Press and Public To resolve that, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph 10.4 [3] of the Council’s Access to Information Rules, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items. Minutes: RESOLVED:
That, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph 10.4 [3] of the Council’s Access to Information Rules, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items. |
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Exempt Minutes To approve as a correct record the exempt minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 February 2021
Contact Emily Marshall 01743 257717 Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the Exempt Minutes of the meeting held on 25 February 2021, as circulated with the agenda papers, be approved and signed as a correct record.
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