Location: Council Chamber, Daneshill House, Danestrete
Present: Members: Councillors Mrs. L.G. Strange (Mayor 2003/04), D. Royall, CC (Mayor 2004/05), B. Jackson (Deputy Mayor), G. Clark, R.A. Clark, D.W. Cullen, M. Downing, CC, P.E.J. Gallagher, J. Gardner, B.P. Hall, L. Harrington, R.J. Henry, J. Hollywell, T.G.M. Kent, CC, P.D. Kissane, L. Knight, L.A. Lambert, C. Latif, Mrs. J.E. Lloyd, J. Lloyd, M.A. Mason, D.F. Monaghan, S.M. Myson, M. Notley, R.G. Parker, M.P. Patston, J.A. Pickersgill, J.R. Raynor, R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC, G. Snell, S.K. Speller, P. Stuart, S. Taylor, H.C.L. Tessier, A.T. Turner, B.G. Underwood, K. Vale and Mrs. P.A. Webb, CC.
Others:
Duration:
Start Time: 7.00pm
End Time: 8.55pm
Status: Noted
Business: An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor A.J.R. McCarthy.
There were no declarations of interest.
Decision:
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 25th February 2004, having been circulated, be taken as read, confirmed and signed by the Mayor as a correct record.
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 18th May 2004, having been circulated, be taken as read, confirmed and signed by the Mayor as a correct record.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Mayor, Councillor Mrs. L.G. Strange, referred to the various events which she had attended throughout the year and informed the meeting that she had enjoyed her Mayoral year. She thanked all those who had contributed to her memorable year in office and, in particular, her husband and consort Dick Strange, who had supported her both publicly and behind the scenes during the year. She concluded by sending her best wishes to the incoming Mayor and Mayoress.
The Chief Executive called for nominations for the Office of Mayor for 2004/05.
It was duly proposed and seconded that Councillor D. Royall, CC be nominated as Mayor for the 2004/05 Municipal Year. There being no other nominations, a vote was taken, and it was RESOLVED that Councillor D. Royall, CC, be elected as Mayor for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Councillor D. Royall, CC, then made the statutory declaration of acceptance of office and took the Chair.
The Mayor, Councillor D. Royall, CC expressed his thanks to his family and friends who were present and to all the people who had worked hard to ensure the success of the evening.
The Mayor announced that his theme for the year would be 'Youth', and within that context he would be concentrating on the positive activities carried out by young people in Stevenage.
He listed the charities which he would support during his term of office, namely Stevenage Youth Council, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), Stevenage District Scouts, Stevenage Community Trust and the World Forum.
He announced that his wife, Clair Anthony-Royall, would be Mayoress for 2004/05.
Decision:
Status: Agreed
Business: The Mayor called for nominations for the office of Deputy Mayor. It was duly proposed and seconded that Councillor B. Jackson be appointed as Deputy Mayor for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
There being no other nominations, a vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that Councillor B. Jackson be appointed as Deputy Mayor for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Councillor B. Jackson then made the statutory declaration of acceptance of office.
The Deputy Mayor thanked his proposer and seconder and announced that Mrs. Sandra Jackson would be the Deputy Mayoress for 2004/05.
Decision:
Status: Noted
Business: The Mayor announced that he was to appoint Councillor Brian Underwood as Mayor Designate for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
The Mayor announced that Councillor Underwood's wife, Nong Underwood, would be the Mayoress Designate for 2004/05.
Decision:
Status: Noted
Business: The Chief Executive submitted a report advising the Council of the results of the Borough Council Elections held on 10th June 2004 and the details of the percentage votes cast.
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the results of the Borough Council Elections for 2004 be noted.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Chief Executive submitted a report seeking approval of amendments to the Council's Constitution, including the Terms of Reference for various bodies to support its Political Management Structure.
It was moved and seconded that the recommendations contained in the report be approved.
An amendment to the motion was moved and seconded and, following a full debate, it was RESOLVED:-
'A. That recommendation 2.1 (a) be amended by the addition of the following:-
' ....... subject to the 6 Joint Local Committees (JLCs) becoming Area Committees of the Council with the same constitution and terms of reference as the JLCs, but with the relevant County Councillors not being able to vote.'
B. The addition of a paragraph (e) to recommendation 2.1, as follows:-
'(e) That Standing Order 41 be amended by the deletion of the current paragraphs (b) and (c) to be replaced with the following -
(b) Committees of the Council
The Chair and Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year of each Committee of the Council shall be appointed by the Council at the time of the Committee's appointment.
In the absence of a Council appointed Chair or Vice-Chair at a meeting, the Committee shall elect a person to preside from amongst its voting Members. The person so elected shall preside for the remainder of the meeting unless the Council elected Chair or Vice-Chair arrive. If the Council elected Chair and Vice-Chair are absent and the Committee fails to elect a Chair for the meeting, the meeting shall be adjourned.
(c) Joint Committees
The Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Joint Committees shall each be elected at the first meeting of each Committee following its appointment. The first meetings may be held following the Stevenage Borough Council Annual meeting or at some other time after they have been appointed.
The Chair and Vice-Chair will be chosen from amongst the Stevenage Borough Councillors or the appointed representatives of other authorities represented on the Committee and in accordance with any detailed protocols agreed by the constituent Councils.
In the absence of the duly appointed Chair or Vice-Chair at a meeting, the protocols agreed by the constituent Councils will apply.'
C. That a new 2.4 be added as follows -
'That, as a consequence of the change of the Joint Local Committees becoming Area Committees, the Council's budget be amended accordingly.'
(Note: Councillors L. Knight, L.A. Lambert, R.G. Parker and G. Snell wished their names to be recorded as voting against the amendment set out in A., B. and C. above).
Decision: Upon the substantive motion being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED:-
(i) That the following amendments be made to the Council's Constitution for the 2004/05 Municipal Year:-
(a) That the Council's Political Management Structure and Terms of Reference for its various bodies, as detailed in Appendix A to the report, be agreed, subject to the 6 Joint Local Committees (JLCs) becoming Area Committees of the Council with the same constitution and terms of reference as the JLCs, but with the relevant County Councillors not being able to vote.
(b) That the Executive Councillor portfolios, as detailed in Appendix B to the report, be agreed.
(c) That the following exception to call-in arrangements listed in Section 15(h) in the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules be deleted from the Constitution:
'Only decisions involving expenditure or reductions in service over a value of £50,000 may be called in'.
(d) That Standing Order 40 be amended by the addition of a new paragraph as follows:-
'The Chair of the Scrutiny Overview Committee may, as of right, attend and speak at all meetings of the Scrutiny Panels'.
(e) That Standing Order 41 be amended by the deletion of the current paragraphs (b) and (c) to be replaced with the following:-
(b) Committees of the Council
The Chair and Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year of each Committee of the Council shall be appointed by the Council at the time of the Committee's appointment.
In the absence of a Council appointed Chair or Vice-Chair at a meeting, the Committee shall elect a person to preside from amongst its voting Members. The person so elected shall preside for the remainder of the meeting unless the Council elected Chair or Vice-Chair arrive. If the Council elected Chair and Vice-Chair are absent and the Committee fails to elect a Chair for the meeting, the meeting shall be adjourned.
(c) Joint Committees
The Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Joint Committees shall each be elected at the first meeting of each Committee following its appointment. The first meetings may be held following the Stevenage Borough Council Annual meeting or at some other time after they have been appointed.
The Chair and Vice-Chair will be chosen from amongst the Stevenage Borough Councillors or the appointed representatives of other authorities represented on the Committee and in accordance with any detailed protocols agreed by the constituent Councils.
In the absence of the duly appointed Chair or Vice-Chair at a meeting, the protocols agreed by the constituent Councils will apply.
(ii) That any consequential changes to the Constitution be made arising from both the matters detailed in (i) above, together with any other decisions made at this meeting.
(iii) That the Programme of Council meetings for the 2004/05 Municipal Year, as detailed in the report, be approved.
(iv) That, as a consequence of the change of the Joint Local Committees becoming Area Committees, the Council's budget be amended accordingly.
Status: Agreed
Business: It was duly proposed and seconded that Councillor B.P. Hall be appointed as Leader of the Council for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Decision: There being no other nominations, a vote was taken, and it was RESOLVED that Councillor B.P. Hall be appointed as Leader of the Council for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Status: Agreed
Business: It was duly proposed and seconded that Councillor S. Taylor be appointed as Deputy Leader of the Council for 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Decision: There being no other nominations, a vote was taken, and it was RESOLVED that Councillor S. Taylor be appointed as Deputy Leader of the Council for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Status: Noted
Business: The Chief Executive advised the Council of the appointments of Councillor R.G. Parker as Leader of the Opposition and Councillor G. Snell as Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Decision:
Status: Noted
Business: The Chief Executive advised the Council that Councillors B.P. Hall, R.G. Parker and G. Clark had been appointed as Leaders of the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative Groups respectively. It was noted that Councillors S. Taylor, G. Snell and M.A. Mason would be Deputy Leaders of the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative Groups respectively.
Decision:
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the Executive be constituted as follows:-
10 Members (9 Majority, 1 Opposition) comprising:-
Leader (Councillor B.P. Hall),
Deputy Leader (Councillor S. Taylor) and
Councillors R.A. Clark, P.E.J. Gallagher, J. Gardner, R.J. Henry, S.M. Myson, R.G. Parker, K. Vale and Mrs. P.A. Webb, CC, with Members appointed to the Executive areas of responsibility as follows:-
Councillor R.A. Clark - Community Safety
Councillor P.E.J. Gallagher - Performance and Improvement
Councillor J. Gardner - Environment
Councillor R.J. Henry - Health and E-Government
Councillor S.M. Myson - Community and Culture
Councillor S. Taylor - Resources
Councillor K. Vale - Personnel
Councillor Mrs. P.A. Webb, CC - Housing
Additionally, the Leader of the Council to have responsibility for Town Twinning, Media and Communications, Members Services and the Civic Suite.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Chief Executive advised that Council was asked to appoint its Committees and Panels by Alternative Arrangements for the purposes of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990.
He further advised that given the changes made to the Constitution earlier in the meeting (see Minute 8), the Council was also asked to appoint to the six new Area Committees, with the membership that was quoted for the Joint Local Committees, excluding Hertfordshire County Council representation.
The Chief Executive stated that once the Committees and Panels had been established, consideration should be given to the appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
Concerning the number of Committees and Panels that had been summoned to meet immediately following the Council meeting, the Chief Executive explained that, given the constitutional changes made earlier in the meeting, only the Executive and the Stevenage Highways Joint Member Panel would now be required to meet. The other bodies no longer had business to consider given that their Chairs and Vice-Chairs would have been appointed at this Council meeting.
Decision: It was unanimously RESOLVED that, by Alternative Arrangements for the purposes of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, Regulation 20, the Committees and Panels for the 2004/05 Municipal Year, be constituted as follows:-
SCRUTINY OVERVIEW COMMITTEE - 11 Members (9 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative).
Councillors G. Clark, D.W. Cullen, M. Downing, CC, L. Harrington, J. Hollywell, L. Knight, D.F. Monaghan, M.P. Patston, P. Stuart, A.T. Turner and B.G. Underwood.
HOUSING & WELLBEING SCRUTINY PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative).
Councillors G. Clark, P.D. Kissane, L. Knight, C. Latif, J. Lloyd, J.A. Pickersgill, Mrs. L.G. Strange and A.T. Turner
ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY SCRUTINY PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative)
Councillors Mrs. J.E. Lloyd, M.A. Mason, D.F. Monaghan, J.A. Pickersgill, J.R. Raynor, R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC, G. Snell and B.G. Underwood.
RESOURCES & CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SCRUTINY PANEL -8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative).
Councillors J. Hollywell, B. Jackson, A.J.R. McCarthy, M. Notley, M.P. Patston, J.R. Raynor, G. Snell and S.K. Speller.
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY SCRUTINY PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative)
Councillors M. Downing, CC, L. Harrington, L.A. Lambert, C. Latif, J. Lloyd, M.A. Mason, P. Stuart and H.C.L. Tessier.
HOUSING & WELLBEING REVIEW PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative)
Councillors G. Clark, P.D. Kissane, L. Knight, C. Latif, J. Lloyd, J.A. Pickersgill, Mrs. L.G. Strange and A.T. Turner.
ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY REVIEW PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative).
Councillors Mrs. J.E. Lloyd, M.A. Mason, D.F. Monaghan, J.A. Pickersgill, J.R. Raynor, R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC, G. Snell and B.G. Underwood.
RESOURCES & CORPORATE MANAGEMENT REVIEW PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative).
Councillors J. Hollywell, B. Jackson, A.J.R. McCarthy, M. Notley, M.P. Patston, J.R. Raynor, G. Snell and S.K. Speller.
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY REVIEW PANEL - 8 Members (6 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative)
Councillors M. Downing, CC, L. Harrington, L.A. Lambert, C. Latif, J. Lloyd, M.A. Mason, P. Stuart and H.C.L. Tessier.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 13 Members (11 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative)
Councillors G. Clark, R.A. Clark, D.W. Cullen, M. Downing, CC, B. Jackson, T.G.M. Kent, CC, Mrs. J.E. Lloyd, J.A. Pickersgill, R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC, G. Snell, S.K. Speller, Mrs. L.G. Strange and B.G. Underwood.
LICENSING & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE - 13 Members (11 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative)
Councillors D.W. Cullen, B. Jackson, T.G.M. Kent, CC, P.D. Kissane, L. Knight, C. Latif, J. Lloyd, M. Notley, M.P. Patston, J.A. Pickersgill, Mrs. L.G. Strange, P. Stuart and H.C.L. Tessier.
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE - 6 Members (5 Majority Group, 1 Opposition)
Detailed Membership to be determined when a meeting is to be convened.
STANDARDS COMMITTEE - 5 Members (1 Non-Elected Independent Chair, 1 Non-Elected Independent Member, 2 Labour, 1 Opposition).
Councillors Mrs. J.E. Lloyd, M. Notley and K. Vale.
Independent Members: Mr. D. Morgan and Mr. S. Gillies.
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE - 6 Members (4 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative).
Councillors B.P. Hall, L. Knight, M. Notley, M.P. Patston, D. Royall, CC and S. Taylor.
BEDWELL AREA COMMITTEE - 6 Members
Councillors D.W. Cullen, L. Harrington, T.G.M. Kent, CC, R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC, S.K. Speller and B.G. Underwood.
BROADWATER AREA COMMITTEE - 6 Members
Councillors J. Gardner, B. Jackson, J. Lloyd, A.J.R. McCarthy, S.M. Myson and Mrs. P.A. Webb CC.
CHELLS AREA COMMITTEE - 6 Members
Councillors L. Knight, L.A. Lambert, R.G. Parker, G. Snell, P. Stuart and K. Vale.
OLD STEVENAGE AREA COMMITTEE - 9 Members
Councillors G. Clark, M. Downing,CC, P.E. J. Gallagher, P.D. Kissane, M.A. Myson, M. Notley, S. Taylor, H.C.L. Tessier and A.T. Turner.
SHEPHALL AREA COMMITTEE - 6 Members
Councillors R.A. Clark, B.P. Hall, J. Hollywell, Mrs. J.E. Lloyd, J.A. Pickersgill and Mrs. L.G. Strange.
ST. NICHOLAS AREA COMMITTEE - 6 Members
Councillors R.J. Henry, C. Latif, D.F. Monaghan, M.P. Patston, J.R. Raynor and D. Royall, CC.
It was moved and seconded that the nominations for the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Council's Committees and Panels, as detailed on a paper circulated at the meeting, be approved.
It was moved and seconded, as an amendment to the list of Chairs and Vice-Chairs circulated, that Councillor L. Knight be appointed as Chair of the Chells Area Committee. Upon being put to the vote, the amendment was lost.
Upon the substantive motion being put, it was RESOLVED that the following Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Council's Committees and Panels be appointed for the 2004/05 Municipal Year:-
SCRUTINY OVERVIEW COMMITTEE
Chair - D.W. Cullen
Vice-Chair - P. Stuart
HOUSING & WELLBEING SCRUTINY PANEL
Chair - A.T. Turner
Vice-Chair - G. Clark
ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY SCRUTINY PANEL
Chair - B.G. Underwood
Vice-Chair - D.F. Monaghan
RESOURCES & CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SCRUTINY PANEL
Chair - M.P. Patston
Vice-Chair - J. Hollywell
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY SCRUTINY PANEL
Chair - M. Downing, CC
Vice-Chair - L. Harrington
HOUSING & WELLBEING REVIEW PANEL
Chair - G. Clark
Vice-Chair - A.T. Turner
ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY REVIEW PANEL
Chair - D.F. Monaghan
Vice-Chair - B.G. Underwood
RESOURCES & CORPORATE MANAGEMENT REVIEW PANEL
Chair - J. Hollywell
Vice-Chair - M.P. Patston
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY REVIEW PANEL
Chair - L. Harrington
Vice-Chair - M. Downing, CC
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Chair - Mrs. J.E. Lloyd
Vice-Chair - R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
LICENSING & GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Chair - H.C.L. Tessier
Vice-Chair - C. Latif
STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Chair - Mr. D. Morgan
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Chair - S. Taylor
Vice-Chair - M.P. Patston
BEDWELL AREA COMMITTEE
Chair - T.G.M. Kent, CC
Vice-Chair - L. Harrington
BROADWATER AREA COMMITTEE
Chair - J. Lloyd
Vice-Chair - B. Jackson
CHELLS AREA COMMITTEE
Chair - P. Stuart
Vice-Chair - L. Knight
OLD STEVENAGE AREA COMMITTEE
Chair - P.D. Kissane
Vice-Chair - M. Downing, CC
SHEPHALL AREA COMMITTEE
Chair - Mrs. L.G. Strange
Vice-Chair - J.A. Pickersgill
ST. NICHOLAS AREA COMMITTEE
Chair - C. Latif
Vice-Chair - J.R. Raynor
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the following Member Panel be appointed jointly with Hertfordshire County Council:-
STEVENAGE HIGHWAYS JOINT MEMBER PANEL - 6 SBC Members (4 Labour, 1 Liberal Democrat, 1 Conservative) - one from each Area Committee, to be matched by 6 Hertfordshire County Council Members (those representing the 6 HCC Divisions in Stevenage).
Councillors G. Clark, R.A. Clark, D.W. Cullen, L.A. Lambert, C. Latif and A.J.R. McCarthy.
Status: Agreed
Business: Prior to the consideration of this item, Councillor R.J. Henry declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest in view of his role as a Non-Executive Director of the Stevenage and North Herts Primary Care Trust.
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the following Committee be appointed jointly with Hertfordshire County Council and North Hertfordshire District Council:-
JOINT PRIMARY CARE TRUST SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - 4 Stevenage Borough Council Members (3 Labour, 1 Opposition), to be matched by the appointment of 4 places by HCC and 3 places by NHDC.
Councillors D.W. Cullen, M. Downing, CC, M.A. Mason and R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC.
Status: Agreed
Business:
Decision: It was duly proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the following Members be appointed to represent the Council on the various bodies detailed below for one year unless otherwise stated:-
AGE CONCERN (STEVENAGE) - Councillors A.J.R. McCarthy and B.G. Underwood.
ARTS GUILD FOR STEVENAGE - Councillor H.C.L. Tessier
BEDWELL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor B.G. Underwood
BROADHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor M.P. Patston
BROADWATER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor A.J.R. McCarthy
CANYON PLAY ASSOCIATION - Councillor D. Royall, CC
CCTV - JOINT EXECUTIVE BOARD - Councillors P.E.J. Gallagher, Mrs. J.E. Lloyd and R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC.
CHELLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor P. Stuart (Deputy Councillor - K. Vale), Councillor L. Knight (Deputy Councillor - R.G. Parker).
CHELLS MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillors L. Knight and D.F. Monaghan.
COMMUNITY ARTS PAVILLION MANAGEMENT - SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE ARTS GUILD - Councillor S. Taylor.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR HERTFORDSHIRE - Councillor S.M. Myson
COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP - EXECUTIVE GROUP - Executive Councillor: Community Safety (Councillor R.A. Clark)
CPRE - HERTFORDSHIRE SOCIETY - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
CROSSROADS - Councillors Mrs. L.G. Strange and K. Vale.
DIGSWELL ARTS TRUST BOARD - Councillor J.A. Pickersgill plus one Officer observer.
DOUGLAS DRIVE DAY CENTRE - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
EASTERN ORCHESTRAL BOARD - Councillor H.C.L. Tessier.
EAST OF ENGLAND REGIONAL ASSEMBLY - Councillor S. Taylor
EAST OF ENGLAND REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
EAST OF ENGLAND TOURIST BOARD - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
ENGLISH FORUM OF NUCLEAR FREE LOCAL AUTHORITIES - Councillor L. Harrington.
FACE TO FACE - Councillor P. Stuart
FEDERATION OF STEVENAGE TENANTS ASSOCIATIONS - Councillor A.T. Turner
GEMMS - Councillor P.D. Kissane
GORDON CRAIG THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE ,DL ,CC
HCC INVESTMENT PANEL (via HLGA) - Councillor S. Taylor
HCC JOINT WASTE MANAGEMENT GROUP - By Position: Councillor J. Gardner (Executive Councillor: Environment).
HERTFORD ROAD COMMUNTIY ASSOCIATION - Councillor S.M. Myson.
HERTFORDSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM STEERING GROUP - Councillor J. Gardner
HERTFORDSHIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - Councillors R.A. Clark, B.P. Hall and S. Taylor.
HERTFORDSHIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION STEERING COMMITTEE - Councillor B.P. Hall
HERTFORDSHIRE SPORT PARTNERSHIP - Councillor K.Vale.
HERTFORDSHIRE STANDING COMMITTEE FOR MUSEUMS - Councillor J. Gardner
HERTFORDSHIRE SUPPORTING PEOPLE COMMISSIONING BODY - By Position: Councillor Mrs. P.A. Webb, CC (Executive Councillor: Housing)
HOME-START STEVENAGE - Councillor J. Gardner
JOHN PRIOR SPORTS & YOUTH CENTRE - Mr. P. Wilkins
KADOMA LINK COMMITTEE - Councillors J. Gardner, B.P. Hall, P.D. Kissane, C. Latif, P. Stuart and B.G. Underwood.
LIVING ROOM PROJECT - Councillor R.A. Clark
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTS FORUM - Councillor H.C.L. Tessier
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION AND NEW TOWNS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP - Councillor B.P. Hall; Deputy - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE ,DL ,CC
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION UNIT - Councillor H.C.L. Tessier
LUTON AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (via HLGA) - Councillor D.W. Cullen.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILLORS: GENERAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - Councillors G. Clark and R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC.
NORTH HERTS AREA PLAN JOINT MEMBER STEERING GROUP (HIGHWAYS) VIA STEVENAGE HIGHWAYS JOINT MEMBER PANEL - Councillors G. Clark, R.A. Clark and C. Latif.
OLD STEVENAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor P.E.J. Gallagher.
OVAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor D.F. Monaghan.
PIN GREEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
PIN GREEN PLAY ASSOCIATION - Councillor T.G.M. Kent, CC
POPLARS AND BANDLEY HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor J. Hollywell
REGIONAL EMPLOYERS ORGANISATION FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES - Councillor K. Vale
RELATE - Councillors J. Hollywell and M. Notley.
SHEPHALL RELIEF IN NEED - Councillors R.A. Clark and J.A. Pickersgill (to 2008).
ST. NICHOLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor J.R. Raynor
STEVENAGE A.T.S. (Civilian Committee) - Councillor M.P. Patston
STEVENAGE BRANCH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - Councillor M.A. Mason
STEVENAGE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE - Councillor J. Gardner (Executive Councillor: Environment)
STEVENAGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - Councillors D.W. Cullen and B.G. Underwood.
STEVENAGE COMPACT ACTION TEAM - Councillor C. Latif
STEVENAGE COMMUNITY TRUST - Councillors G. Clark and R.J. Smith, MBE, DL, CC
STEVENAGE CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES - Councillor L.G. Strange and Mr. J.D. Cox (to 2005): Councillors C. Latif and J.R. Raynor (to 2008)
STEVENAGE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE - Councillors P.D. Kissane and B.G. Underwood
STEVENAGE CREDIT UNION LTD - Councillor R.A. Clark
STEVENAGE GOLF CENTRE LISISON MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - Councillor M.P. Patston
STEVENAGE HAVEN - Councillor P.D. Kissane
STEVENAGE/INGELHEIM/AUTUN ASSOCIATION - Councillors B.P.Hall, M.P. Patston and Mrs. P.A. Webb, CC
STEVENAGE JOINT SHOPMOBILITY GROUP - Councillor Mrs. L.G. Strange
STEVENAGE LEISURE LIMITED - Board Members - Councillors R.J. Henry and M.P. Patston (Plus Chief Executive): Non-Voting Observers - Councillors B.P. Hall and S.M. Myson.
STEVENAGE AND NORTH HERTS DRUGSLINE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - Councillor B.G. Underwood.
STEVENAGE AND NORTH HERTS GARDEN HOUSE HOSPICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Councillor K. Vale
STEVENAGE AND NORTH HERTS WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE - Councillor L. Harrington
STEVENAGE LOCAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP - Councillors J. Gardner and S.M. Myson
STEVENAGE SPORT COUNCIL - Councillors R.J. Henry and S.K. Speller.
STEVENAGE TOWN CENTRE REGENERATION STEERING GROUP - Councillors J. Gardner and L. Knight
STEVENAGE TRANSPORTATION FORUM - Councillors J. Gardner and M.P. Patston.
STEVENAGE VICTIMS SUPPORT - Councillor L. Knight
SYMONDS GREEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Councillor S. Taylor
WEST OF A1 (M) AT STEVENAGE JOINT MEMBER GROUP - By Position: Councillors G. Clark (Opposition), J. Gardner (Executive Councillor: Environment), B.P. Hall (Leader of the Council), Mrs. J.E. Lloyd (Chairman of Planning & Development Committee), S. Taylor (Deputy Leader of the Council) and Mrs. P.A. Webb, CC (Executive Councillor: Housing).
Status: Noted
Business: The Chief Executive submitted a report detailing the work undertaken by the Scrutiny Overview Committee and the four Scrutiny Panels during the 2004/05 Municipal Year.
Decision: It was RESOLVED:
(i) That the work undertaken by the Scrutiny Overview Committee and the four Scrutiny Panels during 2003/04 be noted.
(ii) That the Scrutiny Overview Committee's decision to develop its scrutiny role in line with the four ambitions of the Council, as set out in the Corporate Business Strategy, be noted.
(iii) That the arrangements for benchmarking and Councillor development concerning overview and scrutiny be noted.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Chief Executive submitted a report detailing the supplementary report of the Independent Members' Allowances Panel and recommending the determination of an amended scheme of allowances.
Decision: A motion was moved, seconded and debated and, upon being put to the vote, it was RESOLVED:
(i) That the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel, as set out at Paragraph 1.0 of Appendix B to the Chief Executive's report, and the draft scheme of Members' Allowances set out at Appendix A, be approved, subject to (ii) below.
(ii) That the alternative means of ICT provision forwarded by the Independent Remuneration Panel be adopted, so that the current arrangements are terminated, that Members make their own arrangements for the provision, support and maintenance of ICT, and that the basic allowance for Members be increased by £750 p.a., this to all take effect from 6th September 2004.
(iii) That officers be requested to arrange for training and advice to Members to facilitate the new arrangements for ICT.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Chief Executive submitted a report seeking approval to the Council's Best Value Performance Plan (BVPP) for 2004/05.
Decision: It was RESOLVED:-
(i) That the content of the Council's Best Value Performance Plan (BVPP) 2004/05, attached as an Appendix to the report, be approved.
(ii) That the Council's final pre-audited 2003/04 performance against the Best Value Performance Indicators, as detailed in Pages 87-95 of the Appendix, be noted.
(iii) That the Council's targets for 2004/05 to 2008/09 against the Best Value Performance Indicators, as detailed in Pages 87-95 of the Appendix, be approved.
Status: Agreed
Business: The Chief Executive Submitted a report seeking approval to the 2004/05 Treasury Management Strategy.
Decision: It was RESOLVED that the 2004/05 Treasury Management Strategy and the associated Prudential Indicators covering Fixed and Variable Interest Rate Exposure, Maturity Structure of Borrowing and Principal Funds Invested for periods longer than 364 days, all as detailed in the report and associated Appendices, be adopted.