1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
2. MINUTES - ANNUAL COUNCIL - WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 2013
To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Annual Council meeting held on Wednesday 17 July 2013.
Minutes attached
3. MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS
To receive any communications that the Mayor may wish to put before Council.
4. MAIN DEBATE - THRIVING FAMILIES
Prior to the debate there will be a presentation from Gill Gibson and Ola Sidjuwade Children's Services at Herts County Council on the work they are undertaking to improve outcomes for Hertfordshire families with multiple and complex needs.
5. PETITIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
None received.
6. QUESTIONS FROM THE YOUTH COUNCIL
None received.
7. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
8. LEADER OF THE COUNCIL'S UPDATE
In accordance with the Council's Standing Orders,the Leader of the Opposition shall be given the opportunity to raise one matter relevant to the Borough that has arisen since the last meeting of the Council. The Leader of the Council shall then have the opportunity to advise the Council of matters relevant to the Borough that have arisen since the last meeting.
9. NOTICE OF MOTIONS
The following Motion has been submitted by Councillor Sharon Taylor -
'This Council welcomes Labour's decision to repeal the Bedroom Tax, which will give hope to the many disabled and vulnerable people unfairly hit by the Government's cruel tax. The Bedroom Tax hits over 400,000 disabled people nationwide. For the vast majority of those affected, there is nowhere smaller for them to downsize to, and those affected are faced with an average bill of £720 a year or £14 per week. This tax is not only unfair, it does not make economic sense either as it will end up costing more than it saves in higher benefit bills overall if people are pushed into the private rented sector.
This Council believes we have a responsibility to highlight the impact of bedroom tax and to agree a set or principles to offer support to tenants affected and protect them as far as possible. This Council agrees to
Our Council is also committed to protesting to Government to repeal the bedroom tax now by
This Council calls on the Government to recognise the impact this tax is having on the most vulnerable in our community and to urgently consider repealing this unfair and uneconomic tax without further delay.'
10. QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE CHAIRS / PORTFOLIO HOLDERS
None received.
11. MATTER REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE - ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2012/13
The Executive and Audit Committee at their meetings on 3 September and 9 September 2013 respectively, considered a report that reviews treasury management activities including the 2012/13 prudential and treasury indicators. The report is attached marked 'item 11'.Both bodies agreed that Council be recommended to approve the 2012/13 prudential and treasury indicators in the report.
Report attached
Appendix A
Appendix B
12. OFFICER REPORT - MEMBERS' ALLOWANCES - REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL
To consider an officer report regarding recommendations received from the Independent Remuneration Panel on Members' Allowances.
Report attached
Appendix attached
13. OFFICER REPORT - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 - SECTION 85
To consider an officer report seeking approval to the reason for non-attendance on medical grounds of Councillor David Cullen, before the six month deadline is reached on 22 November 2013.
Report attached
14. AUDIT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 9 SEPTEMBER 2013
To note the draft Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on 9 September 2013.
Minutes attached
15. URGENT PART I BUSINESS
To consider any Part I business accepted by the Mayor as urgent.
16. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
To consider the following Motions -
17. PART II MATTER REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE - ARCHER ROAD REGENERATION
At a Special meeting on 27 September 2013 the Executive considered a Part II report concerning proposals for a regeneration scheme at Archer Road (attached for Members at item 17) and agreed the recommendations therein. As a Budget and Policy Framework matter for this report is to be considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 1 October 2013. Any comments from that Committee will be reported to Council.
The recommendations for Council are shown at section 2.2 of the report.
18. PART II OFFICER REPORT - SINGLE STATUS REVIEW : IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PAY AND GRADING ARRANGEMENTS
To consider a Part II officer report that seeks approval to proposed changes to pay and grading arrangements for all 'Green Book' and 'Red Book' employees.
19. URGENT PART II BUSINESS
To consider any Part II business accepted by the Mayor as urgent.