Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

1.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

No declarations of interest were made.

2.

Election of Mayor for the ensuing municipal year

3.1       The Mayor will call for nominations.

3.2       Members will vote on nominations.
            (Note: Candidates may vote)

3.3       The incoming Mayor will be asked by the Chief Executive to read aloud the Declaration of Acceptance of Office required by Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1972.

3.4       The meeting will be paused for several minutes for the new Mayor to receive the Chain of Office.

3.5       The new Mayor will give his/her installation speech.

3.6       At the conclusion, the Mayor will move “that the best thanks of the Council be accorded to Gurdip Bungar for the manner in which he has carried out the office of Mayor during the past municipal year”.

3.7       The Leader of the Executive will second the motion.

3.8       The outgoing Mayor will reply.

3.9       The Mayor will announce that a past Mayor’s and Mayoress’s Badge will be presented to the outgoing Mayor and Mayoress after the meeting.

Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor John Burden and seconded by Councillor Lee Croxton that:-

 

Cllr John Caller be elected Mayor of the Borough for the municipal year 2020/2021.

 

Tribute was paid to Cllr John Caller for his service to the Council, to previous Mayors and the community. Cllr Caller had previously served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. 

 

It was resolved unanimously that Cllr John Caller be duly elected Mayor of the Borough for the municipal year 2020/21.

 

Cllr John Caller made the Declaration of Acceptance of Office required by Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

The Mayor, in giving his acceptance speech, stated that he would not be announcing chosen charities. The sponsorship money raised throughout his mayoral year would be distributed locally where it can do the most good.

 

The Mayor invited any charities that needed support to contact him.

 

3.

Vote of thanks to Outgoing Mayor

Minutes:

It was moved by Cllr John Caller that the best thanks of the Council be accorded to Cllr Gurdip Ram Bungar for the manner in which he carried out the office of Mayor for the past municipal year. Cllr Bungar suitably replied and in doing so offered thanks to those who had assisted him during his year in office.

 

The Worshipful the Mayor advised that the Past Mayor’s Badge and Past Mayoress’s Badge would be presented to Cllr Gurdip Ram Bungar after the meeting.

 

4.

Mayoress / Mayor's Escort

The Mayor will announce the Mayoress / Mayor’s Escort for the ensuing municipal year.

Minutes:

The Worshipful the Mayor stated that the Mayoress would be his wife, Mrs Susan Caller.

5.

Appointment of the Civic Chaplain

The Mayor will announce the Civic Chaplain and will invest the incumbent with the Civic Cross after the meeting.

Minutes:

The Worshipful the Mayor stated that the Civic Chaplain would be Reverend Jacqueline Littlewood.

6.

Election of the Deputy Mayor for the ensuing municipal year

6.1       The Mayor will call for nominations.

6.2       Members will vote on nominations.
            (Note: Candidates may vote)

6.3       The incoming Deputy Mayor will be asked by the Chief Executive to read aloud the Declaration of Acceptance of Office required by Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Minutes:

It was moved by Cllr John Burden and seconded by Cllr Lee Croxton that:-

 

Cllr Lyn Milner be appointed Deputy Mayor of the Borough for the municipal year 2020/21.

 

Tribute was paid to Cllr Lyn Milner for her service to the Council, to previous Mayors and the community. Cllr Milner had previously served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

 

It was resolved unanimously that Cllr Lyn Milner be duly elected Deputy Mayor of the Borough for the Municipal year 2020/21.

 

Cllr Lyn Milner made the Declaration of Acceptance of Office required by Section 83 of the Local Government Act 1972.

7.

Deputy Mayoress / Deputy Mayor's Escort

The Deputy Mayor will announce the Deputy Mayoress / Deputy Mayor’s Escort for the ensuing municipal year.

Minutes:

The Deputy Mayor stated that she would not be appointing a Deputy Mayor's Escort.

 

The Deputy Mayor intended to invite family, friends and Councillors to accompany her to various events and functions.

8.

Minutes of the meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 25 February 2020

The Mayor, having received the approval of the Council, will sign the minutes of the meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 25 February 2020.

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 were signed by the Mayor.

9.

Appointment of Members to Committee and Boards

To appoint Members together with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs (where required) to the following Committees and Boards:-

Planning Committee (previously known as the Regulatory Board)
Licensing Committee
Finance and Audit Committee
Overview Scrutiny Committee
Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee
Appointments Board
Standards Committee
Appeals Sub-Committee
Appointments Panel
Hackney Carriage Sub-Committee
Licensing Panel

Joint arrangements with other local authorities:-

Joint Transportation Board

South Thames Gateway Building Control Joint Committee

Minutes:

1.         That the Committees and Boards of the Council be appointed as set out below so as to give effect to the wishes of the political groups as notified to the Service Manager (Communities) and that the Chairs and Vice-Chairs be as shown.

Planning Committee – 9 Seats

 

Labour Group (4 seats)

Conservative Group (4 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group (1 seat)

Cllr Lauren Sullivan (Chair)

Conrad Broadley

Harold Craske (Vice Chair)

Cllr Steve Thompson

Tony Rice

 

Cllr Brian Francis

Bob Lane

 

Cllr Elizabeth Mulheran

Jordan Meade

 

 

Licensing Committee – 14 Seats

 

Labour Group (7 seats)

Conservative Group (6 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group (1 seat)

Cllr Steve Thompson (Chair)

Frank Wardle

Leslie Pearton

Cllr Jenny Wallace (Vice-Chair)

Derek Ashenden

 

Cllr Brian Francis

Helen Ashenden

 

Cllr Gurdip Bungar

Emma Elliott

 

Cllr Lyn Milner

Leslie Hoskins

 

Cllr Baljit Hayre

Denise Tiran

 

Cllr Tony Rana

 

 

 

Finance and Audit Committee – 9 Seats

 

Labour Group (5 seats)

Conservative Group (4 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group (0 seats)

Cllr Gurbax Singh (Chair)

Derek Ashenden

 

Cllr Sarah Gow (Vice-Chair)

Ejaz Aslam

 

Cllr Nirmal Khabra

Dakota Dibben

 

Cllr Elizabeth Mulheran

Tony Rice

 

Cllr Emma Morley

 

 

 

Overview Scrutiny Committee – 9 Seats

 

Labour Group (5 seats)

Conservative Group (4 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group (0 seats)

Cllr Steve Thompson (Vice-Chair)

Jordan Meade (Chair)

 

Cllr Emma Morley

Conrad Broadley

 

Cllr Elizabeth Mulheran

Alan Ridgers

 

Cllr Christina Rolles

Leslie Hills

 

Cllr Peter Scollard

 

 

 

Crime and Disorder Committee – 14 Seats

 

Labour Group (6 seats)

Conservative Group (7 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group (1 seat)

Cllr Baljit Hayre (Chair)

Derek Ashenden

Leslie Pearton

Cllr Christina Rolles (Vice-Chair)

Helen Ashenden

 

Cllr Tony Rana

Ejaz Aslam

 

Cllr Brian Francis

Aaron Elliott

 

Cllr Lauren Sullivan

Gary Harding

 

Cllr Emma Morley

Frank Wardle

 

 

Dakota Dibben

 

 

Appointments Board – 14 Seats

 

Labour Group (6 seats)

Conservative Group (7 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group

(1 seat)

Cllr John Burden (Chair)

Helen Ashenden

Harold Craske

Cllr Lee Croxton (Vice-Chair)

Ejaz Aslam

 

Cllr Jenny Wallace

Diane Marsh

 

Cllr Lyn Milner

Jordan Meade

 

Cllr Lenny Rolles

Anthony Pritchard

 

Cllr Lauren Sullivan

Tony Rice

 

 

Leslie Hills

 

 

Standards Committee (no substitutes) – 9 Seats

 

Labour Group (5 seats)

Conservative Group (4 seats)

Gravesham Independent Group

(0 seats)

Cllr John Caller (Chair)

Emma Elliott

 

Cllr Lyn Milner (Vice-Chair)

Gary Harding

 

Cllr Emma Morley

Denise Tiran

 

Cllr Gurbax Singh

Diane Marsh

 

Cllr Lauren Sullivan

 

 

 

Appeals Sub-Committee – 3 seats

 

Labour Group (2 seats)

Conservative Group (1 seat)

Gravesham Independent Group

(0 seat)

Cllr Lyn Milner (Chair)

Gary Harding

 

Cllr Christina Rolles (Vice-Chair)

 

 

 

Hackney Carriage Sub-Committee – 3 seats

 

Labour Group (2 seats)

Conservative Group (1 seat)

Gravesham Independent Group

(0 seat)

Cllr John Burden (Chair)

Jordan Meade

 

Cllr Lauren Sullivan (Vice-Chair)

 

 

 

Appointments Panel (3 seats) - The panel’s membership is drawn from available Appointments Board Members and will consist of two Labour Members and one Conservative Member. 

 

Licensing Panel (3 seats) - The panel’s membership is drawn from available Licensing Committee Members and will consist of two Labour Members and one Conservative Member. 

 

Joint Arrangements with other Local Authorities  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

10.

Appointment of representatives to Outside Bodies

To make appointments to outside bodies.

Minutes:

That appointments to outside bodies be made in accordance with the following list:-

 

Action with Communities in Rural Kent
Cllrs John Burden and Leslie Hills

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services
Cllr Lyn Milner

Charity of Knight’s Almshouses (4 year term)
John Burden

Choices (formerly North Kent Women’s Aid)
Cllr Sarah Gow

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Cllr Lauren Sullivan

CCTV – Lay Panel of Visitors
Cllrs Lyn Milner, Jenny Wallace andFrank Wardle
Substitutes: Cllrs John Burden, Shane Mochrie-Cox and Dakota Dibben

Cyclopark
Cllr John Caller

Dartford and Gravesham Community Safety Partnership
Cllr Shane Mochrie-Cox

Substitute: Cllr John Burden

 

Dartford and Gravesham District Partnership Group
Cllr John Burden

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Stakeholder Council

Cllrs John Burden and Jordan Meade

DGSM Your Choice
Cllr Lenny Rolles

Ebbsfleet UDC Board

Cllr John Burden

 

Elizabeth Huggins Cottages Charity (4 year term)
Karen Hurdle

 

Gravesend & District Mencap Society
Cllrs Lee Croxton and Leslie Hoskins

Gravesend Regatta Committee
Cllrs Lenny Rolles, Shane Mochrie-Cox and Harold Craske

Gravesham Access Group
Cllr Shane Mochrie-Cox

Gravesham Arts Council and Executive Committee
Cllrs Shane Mochrie-Cox, Jenny Wallace and Helen Ashenden

Gravesham Community Leisure Limited
Cllrs Shane Mochrie-Cox and Peter Scollard

Gravesham Rights of Way Committee
Cllrs Lee Croxton, Brian Francis andJordan Meade.

Henry Pinnocks Charity (4 year term)

Cllr Baljit Hayre

Kent County Playing Fields Association
Cllr Brian Sangha

Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Cllr Lee Croxton

 

Kent and Medway Police and Crime Panel
Cllr Shane Mochrie-Cox

 

Local Government Association
Cllr John Burden

 

Local Government Information Unit
Cllr John Burden

Meopham Community Sports and Leisure Association Management Committee
Cllrs John Caller and Ejaz Aslam

North Kent Crime Prevention Panel
Cllr Tony Rana

North Kent Marshes Internal Drainage Board
Cllrs Jenny Wallace, Harold Craske and Lee Croxton

North Kent Relate
Cllr Christina Rolles

North West Kent Volunteer Centre
Cllr Peter Scollard

Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Strategy (SAMMS)
Cllr Lauren Sullivan
Substitute: Cllr Harold Craske

South East Employers
Cllr John Burden
Substitute: Cllr Lee Croxton

The Grand Community Interest Company
Cllrs John Burden and Shane Mochrie-Cox

Town Twinning Association
Cllrs Lyn Milner and Alan Ridgers

 

11.

Scheme of Delegation

To re-affirm the scheme of delegation relating to the Council’s functions other than Cabinet functions.

An electronic link to Annex 1 of the Constitution herewith:-

http://democracy.gravesham.gov.uk/ecSDDisplay.aspx?NAME=Annex%201%20-%20Responsibility%20of%20Functions&ID=2380&RPID=12826180

 

Minutes:

The scheme of delegation relating to the Council’s functions other than Cabinet functions contained within Annexes 1.2, 1.3, 1.13, 1.14 and 1.15 of the Constitution were re-affirmed.

12.

Timetable of meetings for the forthcoming municipal year pdf icon PDF 67 KB

To approve the timetable of meetings for the forthcoming municipal year.

 

Minutes:

That the timetable of meetings for the 2020/21 municipal year be adopted.

13.

Questions

To consider any questions submitted under the Council Procedure Rules from members of the public (Rule 13) or Members of the Council (Rule 14).

Minutes:

No questions had been received.