The meeting observed a minutes silence as a mark of respect for Cllr Jane Cribbon who passed away on Friday 10 June 2016.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Lee Croxton, John Cubitt, John Knight and Steve Thompson.

The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 10 May 2016 were signed by the Chair.

No declarations of interest were made.

No questions had been received.

To receive and adopt the proceedings, reports and recommendations of the following committees, except those items reserved under Council procedure Rule 5.2 (6) and to ratify and confirm the orders made by them.

Motions that proceedings, reports and recommendations of Committees, except those reserved under Council Procedure Rule 5.2(6) as referred to below be received and adopted and where applicable the Orders made by them be ratified and confirmed were duly proposed, seconded and resolved in each case.

Minutes of meeting Wednesday, 25 May 2016 of Regulatory Board

Minutes of meeting Monday, 6 June 2016 of Cabinet

Minutes of meeting Thursday, 9 June 2016 of Overview Scrutiny Committee

Minutes of meeting Tuesday, 14 June 2016 of Regulatory Board

Minutes of meeting Thursday, 16 June 2016 of Finance and Audit Committee

To receive and adopt the proceedings, reports and recommendations of committees contained in the list of items reserved under Council Procedure Rule 5.2.(6) and to ratify the orders made by them.

The reserved minutes will be dealt with in the following order:-

·         Cabinet

·         Regulatory Board

·         Finance and Audit Committee

·         Overview Scrutiny Committee

The Mayor stated that no items had been reserved.

The Council received a report which informed Members of the scheme to restore Gravesend's Clock Tower and to seek agreement to this project being added to the list of Capital Schemes for 2016/17.

It was resolved unanimously that:-

the Gravesend Clock Tower restoration scheme be added to the list of Capital Schemes for 2016/17.

The Council paid tribute to the continuous work undertaken by Councillor Jane Cribbon within the vicinity of the Clock Tower and stated that it was vital for improvements to continue and be maintained in the long-term within this area as it is one of the gateways to the town.

No questions had been received.

To note the following appointments that give effect to the wishes of the Labour Group:-

·         Cllr Lyn Milner be appointed as Member of the Appointments Board; and

·         Cllr Susan Howes be appointed as Member of the Regulatory Board.

The Council resolved to note the following appointments that give effect to the wishes of the Labour Group:-

·         Cllr Lyn Milner be appointed as a Member of the Appointments Board; and

·         Cllr Susan Howes be appointed as a Member of the Regulatory Board.

The Mayor informed Members that there will be a Memorial Service for Councillor Jane Cribbon on Monday 11 July 2016 at 11.00am at St George’s Church, Gravesend followed by a reception at the Civic Centre.