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33.

Chairman's welcome

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The Chairman welcomed all Members, Officers, Members of the Public and Press present to the meeting.

 

Representatives from Glentworth Neighbourhood Planning Group, who would later in the meeting present their successful Plan to Council, were also welcomed to meeting.

 

34.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 454 KB

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council held on 1 July 2019.

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Minutes:

(a)    Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council held on 1 July 2019

 

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of Full Council held on 1 July 2019 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

 

35.

Members' Declarations of Interest

Members may make any declarations of interest at this point and may also make them at any point during the meeting.

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Councillor Roger Patterson declared a personal interest in agenda item 9 (Members Code of Conduct – Investigation Report) as the report related to his behaviour.

36.

Matters Arising pdf icon PDF 160 KB

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The Monitoring Officer presented the report and advised Members that all actions had been completed within their targets. 

 

RESOLVED that the Matters Arising be duly noted.

 

37.

Announcements

i)              Chairman of Council

 

ii)             Leader of the Council

 

iii)           Head of Paid Service

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Chairman

 

The Chairman addressed Council and brought Members’ attention to the Community Award packs which had been distributed across the Chamber.  The Chairman urged all Members to ensure that their respective town and parish councils, and any other community groups were aware of the awards.

 

The Chairman spoke of the marvellous people out in the community who gave up their time to make life better, whether it was by simply popping in for a chat with someone who would otherwise be lonely, or litter picking and the many other contributions these people made to improving the quality of life in their communities. The Community Awards was an opportunity to celebrate these people and the work they did and he urged all Members to submit nominations  for any groups or individuals they personally knew and who they considered worthy. 

 

Referring to recent engagements, the Chairman advised he had attended at numerous events since the last meeting, but highlighted the following to Council: -

 

Top of his list, his Civic Service, which had been a thoroughly enjoyable event.  The Chairman expressed thanks on behalf of himself and his good lady  to all those who had made it a memorable day for them, especially to the Officers who had worked tirelessly, and to the Civic Officer for her flawless organisation.

 

The Chairman would be holding his Annual Civic Carol Service at St Michael’s Church in Hackthorn at 6pm on 5th December, all Members were cordially invited.

 

The Chairman had had the great pleasure of opening the renovated ACIS property at Ingham. The work had been undertaken by apprentices and the Chairman commended the very high standard to which it had been completed, the pride in what they had achieved was obvious.

 

It had been an honour to attend the degree ceremony for students of Lincoln College at the Cathedral.

 

On a sad note, the Chairman had also attended the memorial service for John Stanley, a former Chairman of the Council, held here in the Parish Church in Gainsborough.

 

The opening of the Pilgrim 400 museum in Retford had been an interesting and informative afternoon, as had been attending at the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Gainsborough Heritage Centre.  He urged anyone who had not visited the Centre to do so, describing it as absolutely superb.

 

Last but by no means least was the visit by some of the pupils of the Parish Church School, Gainsborough, who came to learn about local democracy and how the Council works. Everybody had thoroughly enjoyed the event and the Chairman had met quite a few potential future Councillors in the making, including one young man with an eye on the Leader’s job!

 

 

Leader

 

The Leader addressed Council and updated the Chamber in respect of the following matters: -

 

·         Immediately following Full Council in July the Leader attended the Local Government Association Conference in Bournemouth with the Head of Paid Service, and Councillor Bob Waller (substituting for Councillor Owen Bierley).  A positive conference  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

38.

Adoption of Glentworth Neighbourhood Plan pdf icon PDF 211 KB

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Members were asked to give consideration to a report to fully ‘make’ (adopt) the Glentworth Neighbourhood Plan (NP) following a successful referendum.

 

Councillor Paul Howitt Cowan, as Local Ward Member, introduced the report. He expressed thanks, to the Group for their hard work, and to the Officers for the support they had offered.

 

As Glentworth‘s Ward Councillor and having been involved with the NP he knew personally the enormous amount of time and effort the Parish Council and its residents had put into producing this plan.   They had held numerous consultation events, undertook character appraisals and identified housing sites.

 

He personally congratulated them on producing a Plan they could be proud of and which in his opinion was a Plan which proposed a series of policies and sought to bring forward positive and sustainable development in the plan area.

 

He considered the key success of the Plan was its very sharp focus on a set of bespoke policies and in combination, they sought to promote sensitive new development that fully respected the character and appearance of the village.

 

The Plan had been underpinned by community support and engagement and the community had been engaged in its preparation in a proportionate way.

 

Representatives from Glentworth Neighbourhood Planning Group were in attendance and prior to Members debating the matter the Chairman invited them to make a short address to Council and present their successful Neighbourhood Plan.

 

Mr John Latham, addressed the meeting and made the following short address: -

 

“Thank you for inviting us here tonight to present our Plan tonight.  Preparing the NP has been a challenging but ultimately worthwhile exercise for the village.

 

Our driver for undertaking this was, as you might expect, concerns about how planning decisions that affect the village would be made in the future and how we could influence these

 

The Plan itself is the tangible outcome, but the process has helped bring residents and neighbours together to talk about their aspirations for Glentworth and what they value.  Our consultation events included newsletters, village meetings and a walkabout that engaged a wide range of residents, young and old - this has also given impetus to other village initiatives for example the redesign of the play park.

 

What emerged from this were the policies and priorities in the Plan

• Design and character of development

• Views

• Local Green spaces

• Green infrastructure

• Community facilities

• Broadband connection

 

These policies have been created in the context of the ‘built’ village, and although it applies to the Parish as a whole we will be looking to the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (CLLP) to shape development across the whole Parish.  Given the low allocation of growth and extant planning consents we decided against an allocations policy.  We have committed to a review of the Plan, taking into account what might change with the CLLP.

 

Thanks must go to my colleagues (and partners) in the working party - preparing this plan depended on the enthusiastic participation of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

39.

Public Question Time

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The Monitoring Officer confirmed to the meeting that no questions had been received from members of the public.

 

40.

Questions Pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No. 9 pdf icon PDF 172 KB

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Councillor Lewis Strange, Ward Member for the Kelsey Wold Ward, submitted the following question to the meeting: -

 

1)        Question to Chairman of Council, from Councillor Lewis Strange, Ward Member for the Kelsey Wold Ward.

 

“I am asking you to place before the relevant committee for discussion as to whether at a plans and regulation committee (Planning Committee), it is a step too far in directing non Planning Committee Members who have supported or objected to an application to leave the room.

 

I can assure you those from North Kelsey, who were present on the evening, were amazed when that happened to me.

 

Chairman during the 18 years, I have served the Kelsey Wold Ward,  this has not been deemed necessary, and it now must raise questions as to why  it is thought to be necessary now. I am not alone in asking who was responsible for this political in- correctness.

 

I for one have every confidence in the Chairman to keep order, as he does at the County Council where this heavy-handed ruling does not take place.

 

Thank you.”

 

The Chairman of the Governance and Audit Committee, Councillor John McNeill, responded as follows: -

 

“Thank you for your question Councillor Strange.

 

You may recall that this Council decided to change the procedure at Annual Council earlier this year.  The new procedure extended to all Members the existing practice of Planning Committee Members leaving the room after speaking about an application in their ward, which has been the case for planning members for a number of years.

 

The Monitoring Officer’s report advised that, and I quote;

 

 it is important that the public perception of influence is safeguarded against regardless of whether the speaker is a Planning Committee Member (acting in ward councillor duty) or a general Member of WLDC, particularly when that Councillor is a senior Member of the Council. This amendment is a response to complaints which have been received.”

 

Two complaints were received in 2018/19 regarding concerns about the potential undue influence of members remaining in the room while a decision was made.  Understandably, to combat the unequal treatment of those who are members of the committee and those who are not, it was decided to make the process uniform for all members.

 

I am sorry for the amazement of those from North Kelsey when you were asked to leave the room, but I suspect that this could have been lessened by better communication of committee procedure; something that we are actively working on.

 

There will be an opportunity for all Members to provide feedback on how the Constitution, including the rules around how committee meetings operate, early in the New Year as the Governance and Audit Committee will be considering the Annual Constitution Review at our meeting on 14th April 2020, ahead of Annual Council.  I would therefore encourage all Members to fully engage with this process, especially where there are any areas of concern or frustration, whether regarding this particular issue or any other.

 

Councillor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

41.

Members' Code of Conduct - Investigation Report pdf icon PDF 234 KB

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Council gave consideration to a report which presented the findings of an investigation into an alleged breach of the Members’ Code of Conduct by Councillor Roger Patterson, Ward Member for Scampton.

 

The Monitoring Officer presented the report and outlined the process undertaken and the findings which had been reached.

 

Council were asked to support the recommendations contained within the Investigating Officer’s Report regarding the sanctions to be applied.

 

Councillor Patterson addressed Council and indicated that before Members debated the matter he wished to apologise for behaviour, moreover he wanted to apologise because he wanted to as opposed to being directed to do so.

 

Councillor Patterson made the following address to Council by way of formal public apology: --

 

“Chairman, before you open up the debate, obviously in the report, the public will be aware that one of the sanctions is I have to make a public apology.  However, I don’t want to be making a public apology because I have been told to make a public apology; I would have made this apology at the last Council, had it had sat before the report had actually come out, and people might be aware that I have actually publicly apologised, what I am about to say, various times in the media.

 

As people will be aware, a couple of months ago I made some stupid comments on social media that caused great offence and embarrassment.   I’m a believer in holding your hands up when you are wrong and to take any punishment that comes your way; and because of that, I cannot justify what I said, and I am not even going to try to justify it.   All I can say is I didn’t incite any violence against anyone, or call for anything of the sort.    However, I can see that some people may have thought I did.   I used stupid words designed to annoy and hit back at people whose comments I found offensive myself that were off the cuff.   In doing so, I offended other people and caused great embarrassment to the Council, the Conservative Group, the Conservative Party, Officers and staff of this Council and members of the public.

 

I wish to make this apology unreservedly and sincerely because I want to make the apology and not because I have been told to make the apology, and I am deeply sorry for any offence and embarrassment I caused anybody for my stupid actions.”

 

Debate ensued and in response to a question, the Leader of the Council clarified that the proposed removal, of Councillor Patterson, from the Standards Committee was a decision taken by the Independent Person and the Monitoring Officer.  This was a recommendation he supported but was not a “sanction” being imposed by the Group. 

 

Councillor Patterson’s apology was accepted by Members, with Members acknowledging, that under the current regime, Councillor Patterson had received the toughest penalties imposable.

 

Members took the opportunity to express their concern at the revised Standards regime, since the introduction  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

42.

Motions Pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No. 10

Motion 1

 

“Chairman

 

The Council notes that West Lindsey District Council does not currently have a formalised policy related to Parental Leave for elected Members. At present there is no legal right to Parental Leave for those elected to public office.

 

It is proposed that this Council should adopt a Parental Leave Policy for Elected Members.

 

This Council resolves to refer this matter to the Governance and Audit Committee and requests that consideration is given to the establishment of a working group to consider the establishment of a Parental Leave Policy for Elected Members and where necessary to convene an Independent Remuneration Panel to consider proposals which relate to Member allowances.

 

I so move

Cllr Giles McNeill”

 

 

Motion 2

 

“Chairman

 

Council notes:

          that the impacts of climate change are a cause of serious environmental issues both locally and around the world

          that theSpecial Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C’, published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in October 2018

(a)       describes the enormous harm that a 2°C average rise in global temperatures is likely to cause compared with a 1.5°C rise, and  

(b)       Confirms that limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C may still be possible with ambitious action from national and sub-national authorities, civil society and the private sector

          that policies to reduce environmental damage caused by human activity can also have associated health, wellbeing and economic benefits

 

Council resolves to: 

          Make the Council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2050, in line with the UK Government’s target 

          to ask the Prosperous Communities Committee to Develop a new strategy on sustainability, climate change, and the environment for the Council, with an initial outline being present to the next Annual Council, looking toward achieving the above target.

 

 

 

 

Such a strategy will also consider: 

 

o       Achieving 100% clean energy across the Council’s full range of functions by 2040; 

o       How to ensure that all strategic decisions, budgets and approaches to planning decisions are in line with a shift to zero carbon by 2050, working to ensure that the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan review embraces this approach; 

o      How to support and work with all other relevant agencies towards making the entire area zero carbon within the same timescale; 

o       Suggestions for budget actions and a measured baseline; 

o       How the Prosperous Communities Committee can consider the impact of climate change and the environment when reviewing Council policies and strategies; 

o       Any available research (that is expected to be forthcoming) from APSE relevant to this work 

o       Report on the level of investment in the fossil fuel industry that our pensions plan has. 

o       Ensure that all reports in preparation for the 2021/22 budget cycle and investment strategy will take into account the actions the council will take to address this agenda; 

o       Call on the UK Government to provide the powers, resources and helpwith funding to make this possible, and ask local MPs to do likewise 

 

We so move 

 

Cllr. Giles McNeill | Leader of the  ...  view the full agenda text for item 42.

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Minutes:

Councillor Giles McNeill submitted the following Motion: -

 

“Chairman

 

The Council notes that West Lindsey District Council does not currently have a formalised policy related to Parental Leave for elected Members. At present there is no legal right to Parental Leave for those elected to public office.

 

It is proposed that this Council should adopt a Parental Leave Policy for Elected Members.

 

This Council resolves to refer this matter to the Governance and Audit Committee and requests that consideration is given to the establishment of a working group to consider the establishment of a Parental Leave Policy for Elected Members and where necessary to convene an Independent Remuneration Panel to consider proposals which relate to Member allowances.

 

I so move

Cllr Giles McNeill”

 

Under Procedure Rule 10.4, it was suggested the matter be referred without debate

 

The motion was seconded and a Member indicated he would like to comment before referral.  It was questioned why such a provision was required when the constitution and law already allowed for periods of leave, if required.

 

In response the Chairman of the Governance Audit Committee advised that he was more than happy to look at any new proposals.

 

Having being moved and seconded it was RESOLVED that: -

 

the matter be referred to the Governance and Audit Committee for consideration.

 

 

Councillors Giles McNeill and Trevor Young submitted the following motion

 

“Chairman

 

Council notes:

          that the impacts of climate change are a cause of serious environmental issues both locally and around the world

          that theSpecial Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C’, published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in October 2018

(a)       describes the enormous harm that a 2°C average rise in global temperatures is likely to cause compared with a 1.5°C rise, and  

(b)       Confirms that limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C may still be possible with ambitious action from national and sub-national authorities, civil society and the private sector

          that policies to reduce environmental damage caused by human activity can also have associated health, wellbeing and economic benefits

 

Council resolves to: 

          Make the Council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2050, in line with the UK Government’s target 

          to ask the Prosperous Communities Committee to Develop a new strategy on sustainability, climate change, and the environment for the Council, with an initial outline being presented to the next Annual Council, looking toward achieving the above target.

 

Such a strategy will also consider: 

 

o       Achieving 100% clean energy across the Council’s full range of functions by 2040; 

o       How to ensure that all strategic decisions, budgets and approaches to planning decisions are in line with a shift to zero carbon by 2050, working to ensure that the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan review embraces this approach; 

o       How to support and work with all other relevant agencies towards making the entire area zero carbon within the same timescale; 

o       Suggestions for budget actions and a measured baseline; 

o       How the Prosperous Communities Committee can consider the impact of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

43.

Results of the Torksey Ward By-Election and vote of thanks to retiring Member pdf icon PDF 15 KB

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Members gave consideration to a report which set out the results of the recent District Council  By-Election for the Torksey Ward held on 24 October 2019.

 

Members welcomed and congratulated newly elected Councillor, Councillor Jane Ellis.

 

The Chairman of Council proposed a vote of thanks to retiring member, Councillor Stuart Kinch for his services to the Council.

 

RESOLVED that the results of the District Council By-Elections for the Torksey Ward held on 24 October 2019 be noted.

 

 

44.

Review of Allocation of Seats

To note the number of Members to be appointed to serve on each Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Local Government Act. 

 

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The Chairman presented the report which set out details of the political groups on the Council, the number of Members to be appointed to serve on each Committee and the allocation of seats on each of the Committees based on political groupings.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

(a)    the details of political groups, as set out in Appendix A of the report, be noted;

 

(b)     the number of Members to be appointed to serve on each committee and sub-committee be noted; and

 

(c)     the allocation to different political groups of seats on committees/sub-committees, as set out in Appendix B of the report be noted.

45.

Appointment of Committees

In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, to appoint Members to Committees for the Civic Year, in accordance with the wishes expressed by the Political Groups.

 

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The Chairman of the Council presented the report which set out the wishes expressed by the political groups in respect of the appointment of Members to serve on each of the Council’s formal Committees for the remainder of 2019/20 Civic Year.

 

Requests had been received that the Overview and Scrutiny be not politically balanced.

 

Members were asked to suspend the rules relating to proportionality in respect of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and appoint the members named in the report to the respective Committees.

 

However on being put to the vote, a vote against suspending the political balance of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was recorded.

 

The Monitoring Officer sought an adjournment in order to discuss with the Group Leaders the impact of the vote.  The remainder of the report and proceeding report had been prepared on the basis that balance would be suspended.  Regulations stated all Members must be in agreement to suspend political balance, with this not being the case the membership numbers and names detailed in the report would need to reviewed.

 

The meeting adjourned at 9.05 pm for 10 minutes.

 

The meeting re-convened at 9.15pm. 

 

The Member who had voted against the proposals advised the meeting that he had been unclear of the implications of his vote and wished to withdraw it.  With all parties in agreement that this was the best way forward, the vote was dismissed and it was RESOLVED that: -

 

(a)     the rules relating to proportionality be suspended in relation to the Overview and Scrutiny; and

 

(b)     in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the wishes expressed by political groups, the following members be appointed to serve on the Council’s committees for the remainder of 2019/20 civic year as follows:

 

Chief Officer Employment Committee (13 Members)

 

                        Councillor Owen Bierley

Councillor Jackie Brockway

Councillor Stephen Bunney

Councillor Mick Devine

                        Councillor Cherie Hill

                        Councillor Angela Lawrence

Councillor Giles McNeill

Councillor John McNeill

Councillor Diana Rodgers

Councillor Lesley Rollings

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Angela White

Councillor Trevor Young

 

 

Corporate Policy and Resources Committee (13 Members)

 

Councillor Owen Bierley

Councillor Matthew Boles

Councillor Stephen Bunney

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Mick Devine

Councillor Ian Fleetwood

Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan

Councillor Giles McNeill

Councillor John McNeill

Councillor Mandy Snee

Councillor Robert Waller

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Trevor Young

 

 

Governance and Audit Committee (7 Members)

                       

                        Councillor Jackie Brockway

Councillor Tracey Coulson

Councillor David Dobbie

Councillor Chris Darcel

Councillor Caralyne Grimble

Councillor John McNeill

Councillor Angela White

 

 

Licensing Committee (11 Members)

 

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Tim Davies

Councillor Caralyne Grimble

Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan

Councillor Angela Lawrence

Councillor Cordelia McCartney

Councillor Jessie Milne

Councillor Judy Rainsforth

Councillor Jim Snee

Councillor Jeff Summers

Councillor Lewis Strange

 

 

Regulatory Committee (11 Members)

 

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Tim Davies

Councillor Caralyne Grimble

Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan

Councillor Angela Lawrence

Councillor Cordelia McCartney

Councillor Jessie Milne

Councillor Judy Rainsforth

Councillor Jim Snee

Councillor Jeff Summers

Councillor Lewis Strange

 

 

Planning Committee (15 Members)

 

                        Councillor Owen Bierley

                        Councillor Matthew  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.

46.

Appointment of Committee Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen

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Members gave consideration to a report which sought to appoint Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen to the main Committees, as well as their normal commencement times, for the remainder of the Civic Year.

 

RESOLVED that the following persons be appointed to the following positions, and that the Committees met at the times stipulated below: -

 

Committee

Chairman

Vice-Chairman/men

Commencement Time

Chief Officer Employment Committee

 

 

Councillor Jackie Brockway

 

Councillor Giles McNeill

Meetings to be convened as required

Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

 

 

Councillor Giles McNeill

 

Councillor Anne Welburn

 

6.30 pm

 

Planning Committee

 

 

Councillor Ian Fleetwood

 

Councillor Robert Waller

 

6.30 pm

Governance and Audit Committee

 

 

Councillor John McNeill

 

Councillor Jackie Brockway

 

2.00 pm

Licensing Committee

 

 

Councillor Jessie Milne

 

Councillor Angela Lawrence

6.30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

 

Councillor Lesley Rollings

 

Councillor Angela White

Councillor Diana Rodgers

6.30 pm

*Regulatory Committee

 

 

Councillor Jessie Milne

 

Councillor Angela Lawrence

6.30 pm

Prosperous Communities Committee

 

 

Councillor Owen Bierley

 

Councillor John McNeill

Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan

6.30 pm

Standards (Sub) Committee

 

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor David Cotton

Meetings to be convened as required

 

 

47.

Appointment of Sub-Committees, Boards and Other Bodies (including Outside Bodies)

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Minutes:

The Chairman of the Council presented the report which sought to appoint Members to serve on numerous Sub-Committees, Working Groups and Outside Bodies.

 

The report also sought approval to suspend the rules relating to proportionality for both the Standards Sub-Committee and the Appeals Board.

 

Opposition Members advised of an amendment they wished to make to the report.  Liberal Democrat representation on the Transport Working Group was stated as Councillors Rollings and Bunney, when it should in fact be Councillors Bunney and Panter.

 

The amendment was duly seconded and on that basis it was

 

RESOLVED that: -

 

(a)    the Rules relating to proportionality be suspended for appointment to the Appeals Board;

 

(b)    the Rules relating to proportionality be suspended for appointment to the Standards Sub-Committee; and

 

(c)    the following appointments be confirmed: -

 

 

Joint Staff Consultative Committee

 

Councillor Jackie Brockway

Councillor Jessie Milne

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Matthew Boles

Councillor Lewis Strange (Reserve)

Councillor Owen Bierley (Reserve)

Councillor David Dobbie (Reserve)

Councillor Tim Davies (Reserve)

 

Appeals Board

 

Councillor Ian Fleetwood

Councillor Jane Ellis

Councillor Caralyne Grimble

Councillor Angela White

Councillor Stephen Bunney

Councillor Diana Rodgers

 

Standards Sub-Committee

 

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Lewis Strange

Councillor Tracey Coulson

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Mandy Snee

Councillor Diana Rodgers

 

Lincolnshire Show Task and Finish Group

 

Chairman of Council

Councillor Giles McNeill

Councillor Angela Lawrence

Councillor Robert Waller

Councillor Lesley Rollings

Councillor Liz Clews

Councillor Angela White

 

Editorial Advisory Board

 

Councillor Tracey Coulson

Councillor David Dobbie

Councillor Chris Darcel

Councillor Mick Devine

Councillor Diana Rodgers

 

West Lindsey Community Awards Panel

 

Chairman of Council

Councillor Robert Waller

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Judy Rainsforth

Councillor Diana Rodgers

 

Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee.

 

Councillor Giles McNeill

Councillor Ian Fleetwood

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Owen Bierley (Reserve)

 

Leisure, Culture, Events & TourismGroup

 

Councillor Owen Bierley

Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Stephen Bunney

Councillor Lesley Rollings

Councillor Tim Davies

 

Community Grants Panel

 

Councillor Owen Bierley

Councillor John McNeill

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Judy Rainsforth

Councillor Liz Clews

 

Funding Consultative Panel

 

Councillor Owen Bierley

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Liz Clews

Councillor Mick Devine

Councillor Tom Regis (Reserve)

Councillor David Dobbie (Reserve)

Councillor Diana Rodgers (Reserve)

 

Crematorium Working Group  

 

Councillor Giles McNeill

Councillor Mick Devine

Councillor Judy Rainsforth

Councillor Lewis Strange

Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan

Councillor David Cotton

Councillor Jessie Milne

Councillor Tracey Coulson

Councillor Liz Clews (reserve)

 

Scampton Local Plan and Infrastructure Group

 

Councillor Owen Bierley

Councillor Roger Patterson

Leader of the Council

 

Community Rights Panel

 

Councillor Anne Welburn

Councillor Mandy Snee

Councillor Tim Davies

 

Transport Working Group

 

Chairman of Prosperous Communities Committee

Councillor Stephen Bunney

Councillor Jessie Milne

Councillor Robert Waller

Councillor John McNeill

Councillor Cherie Hill

Councillor Keith Panter

 

Honours Panel should it be required

 

·         Chairman of the Council (replaced by a representative when a conflict of interest occurs) who will be the representative of their office and their political party

 

·         A Member from each of the other political parties;

 

·         An Independent Co-opted member of the Council (an existing member, chosen by the Monitoring Officer upon receipt  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

48.

Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places pdf icon PDF 145 KB

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Minutes:

Members gave consideration to a report which advised of the outcome of the recent review of the polling districts and polling places.

 

In response to Members’ questions Officers advised Boundary Reviews were undertaken by the Boundary Commission; who had confirmed they would not be reviewing the boundaries this year.

 

On notification of such a review, all Members would be advised.

 

RESOLVED that: -

 

(a)          the proposals for the polling districts, polling places and polling stations in the District, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved; and

 

(b)       the Returning Officer be granted delegated authority for keeping polling districts and polling places under review and amending any such arrangements (following consultation with Local Ward Member(s) where there is an operational need, prior to the next compulsory District review.