Venue: Council Chamber, Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage
Contact: Ian Gourlay (01438) 242703 Email: committees@stevenage.gov.uk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Decision: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Wendy Kerby and Lin Martin-Haugh.
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MINUTES - 23 FEBRUARY 2023 AND 8 MARCH 2023 To approve as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of the Council held on 23 February 2023 and 8 March 2023. Additional documents: Decision: It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meetings of the Council held on 23 February and 8 March 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR To elect the Mayor for the Municipal Year 2023/24. Decision: The Mayor was saddened to hear of the recent passing of former Councillor John Gardner, who had served as an SBC Member for the Roebuck Ward between 1998 and May 2023, including being Deputy leader of the Council between 2006 and 2018.
A number of other Members spoke in tribute to former Councillor Gardner, following which the Council stood to observe a minute’s silence.
The Mayor then gave a speech thanking the Council for a wonderful year in office.
The Mayor asked for nominations for the Office of Mayor for 2023/24.
Councillor Richard Henry nominated Councillor Myla Arceno for the Office of Mayor.
The nomination was seconded by Councillor Lloyd Briscoe.
There being no other nominations, a vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that Councillor Myla Arceno be elected as Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
Councillor Myla Arceno then made the statutory declaration of office.
The Mayor announced that her son John Arceno would be the Mayor’s Consort for 2023/24.
The Mayor thanked the Council for her election, and gave an inaugural speech, including the announcement that her chosen charities for the year would be the Douglas Drive Day Care Centre, The Red Shed, Hertwise and Stevenage World Forum.
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ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR To elect the Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Year 2023/24. Decision: The Mayor asked for nominations for the Office of Deputy Mayor for 2023/24.
Councillor Lorraine Rossati nominated Councillor Jim Brown. The nomination was seconded by Councillor Jeannette Thomas.
There being no other nominations, a vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that Councillor Jim Brown be appointed Deputy Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
Councillor Jim Brown then made the statutory declaration of office. The Deputy Mayor announced that Penny Schenkel would be his Deputy Mayoress for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
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APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH MAYOR To appoint a Youth Mayor for 2023/24, as nominated by the Stevenage Youth Council. Decision: It was moved by Councillor Sandra Barr, seconded by Councillor Humberstone and RESOLVED that Ella Lacey be elected as Youth Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
Ella Lacey then made the statutory declaration of office. The Youth Mayor announced that Anisa Mathew would be her Deputy Youth Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
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BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2023 To advise of the results of the Borough Council Elections in Bandley Hill, Bedwell, Chells, Longmeadow, Manor, Martins Wood, Old Town, Pin Green, Roebuck, St. Nicholas, Shephall, Symonds Green and Woodfield Wards held on 4 May 2023, together with the percentage turnouts. Decision: It was moved by Councillor Henry, seconded by Councillor Hollywell and RESOLVED that the results of the Stevenage Borough Council Elections 2023 be noted.
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APPOINTMENT OF LEADER AND DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION To note the appointment of the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the Municipal Year 2023/24. Decision: The Chief Executive advised that the Leader of the Opposition would be Councillor Phil Bibby CC and that Councillor Bret Facey would be his deputy.
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APPOINTMENT OF LEADERS AND DEPUTY LEADERS OF POLITICAL GROUPS ON THE COUNCIL To note the appointment of the Leaders and Deputy Leaders of the Political Groups on the Council for the Municipal Year 2023/24. Decision: The Chief Executive advised the Council that Councillors Richard Henry, Phil Bibby CC and Robin Parker CC had been appointed as Leaders of the Labour and Co-operative, Conservative and Liberal Democrat Groups respectively. It was noted that Councillors Jeannette Thomas, Bret Facey and Stephen Booth would be Deputy Leaders of the Labour and Co-operative, Conservative and Liberal Democrat Groups respectively.
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CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES To consider various issues concerning the Council’s political management structure and the Constitution for 2023/24. Additional documents:
Decision: Council considered various matters relating to the Member level decision making structure of the Council and the Council’s constitution for the forthcoming Municipal Year.
It was moved, seconded and RESOLVED: 1.
That the Terms of Reference, as detailed in the
appendices to the report; and the size and political composition
for the following bodies that form the non-Executive Member level
decision making structure of the Council be approved subject to the
rules of proportionality where appropriate for 100 Committee places
where applicable (relevant Committees are identified thus*)
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee* (Appendix A)
– 14 Members (9 Labour & Co-operative Group, 3
Conservative Group, 2 Liberal Democrat Group) · Community Select Committee* (Appendix B) – 10 Members (6 Labour & Co-operative Group, 3 Conservative Group, 1 Liberal Democrat Group) · Environment and Economy Select Committee* (Appendix C) – 11 Members (7 Labour & Co-operative Group, 2 Conservative Group, 2 Liberal Democrat Group)
· Planning & Development Committee* (Appendix D) – 14 Members (9 Labour & Co-operative Group, 3 Conservative Group, 2 Liberal Democrat Group)
· Licensing Committee (Appendix E) – 14 Members (8 Labour & Co-operative Group, 4 Conservative Group, 2 Liberal Democrat Group)
· General Purposes Committee* (Appendix F) – 14 Members (8 Labour & Co-operative Group, 4 Conservative Group, 2 Liberal Democrat Group)
· Appointments Committee* (Appendix G) - 8 Members (5 Labour & Co-operative Group, 2 Conservative Group, 1 Liberal Democrat Group)
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Standards Committee* (Appendix H) – 8 Members
(5 Labour & Co-operative Group, 2 Conservative Group, 1 Liberal
Democrat Group) · Audit Committee* (Appendix I) – 10 Members (6 Labour & Co-operative Group, 2 Conservative Group, 2 Liberal Democrat Group) + 1 Co-opted non-elected member
· Statement of Accounts Committee* (Appendix J) – 8 Members (5 Labour & Co-operative Group, 2 Conservative Group, 1 Liberal Democrat Group)
· Joint Consultative Committee* (Appendix K) – 3 Members (2 Labour & Co-operative Group, 1 Conservative Group)
* Indicates where those bodies covered by the rules of proportionality for the purposes of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups), Regulations 1990 – total Committee places being 100 2. That the membership of the Executive and the individual Portfolios, as set out below, be noted: Councillor Richard Henry – Leader, Regeneration, Communication and Strategic Partnerships Councillor Jeannette Thomas – Deputy Leader, Housing and Housing Development Councillor Sandra Barr –Co-operative Council and Neighbourhood Communities Councillor Lloyd Briscoe – Economy and Transport Councillor Jackie Hollywell – Community Safety and Equalities Councillor Mrs Joan Lloyd – Resources and Transformation Councillor Loraine Rossati – Culture, Leisure and Information Technology Councillor Simon Speller – Environment and
Performance 3. That the various Executive bodies appointed by the Leader, detailed in Paragraph 4.3 of the report and the relevant Terms of Reference for each body set out in Appendix L to the report, be noted. 4. That the dates for Council meetings for the Municipal Year 2023/24, as shown at Paragraph 4.6 of the report, be approved, and that the calendar of formal meetings shown at Appendix M to the report, be noted. 5. That the amendment to Standing Order 10(a) Council Tax and Budget Setting ... view the full decision text for item 9. |
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APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL A. To appoint Members to the Standing Committees of Stevenage Borough Council for the Municipal Year 2023/24; and
B. To appoint to the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair for each of those Committees.
REPORT TO FOLLOW Decision: Details of the individuals nominated to serve on each Committee, together with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of those Committees, where stated, had been circulated prior to the meeting.
Councillor Mrs Joan Lloyd moved and Councillor Claire Parris seconded the appointment of Committees. Councillor Mrs Joan Lloyd moved and Councillor Jeannette Thomas seconded the appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs to the Committees.
It was RESOLVED:
1. That the membership of Committees, together with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs, where detailed, are appointed for 2023/24 Municipal Year as follows:
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY SELECT COMMITTEE 10 Members (6-3-1): Councillors – S Mead (Chair), A Farquharson (Vice-Chair), J Ashley-Wren, F Chowdhury, J Duncan, M Humberstone, W Kerby, C McGrath, E Plater and C Veres.
ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY SELECT
COMMITTEE Councillors – R Broom (Chair), A Mitchell, CC (Vice-Chair), J Brown, B Facey, C McGrath, C McGuinness, S Mead, C Parris E Plater, G Snell and S Taylor OBE,CC.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 14 Members (9-3-2) Councillors – M Downing (Chair), C Parris (Vice-Chair), J Ashley-Wren, R Broom, F Chowdhury, N Chowdhury, C Howells, G Lawrence CC, M McKay, A Mitchell CC, E Plater, G Snell C Veres and A Wells.
A Farquharson A McGuinness T Wren + 5 Labour substitutes (tba)
LICENSING COMMITTEE 14 Members (8-4-2) Councillors – C Parris (Chair), S Barr, N Chowdhury, M Downing, J Duncan, C Howells, G Lawrence CC, Mrs J Lloyd, L Martin-Haugh, M McKay, M Notley, G Snell, A Wells and T Wren. Substitutes - P Bibby CC S Booth W Kerby A McGuinness + 4 Labour substitutes (tba)
GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE 14 Members (8-4-2) Councillors – C Parris (Chair), S Barr, N Chowdhury, M Downing, J Duncan, C Howells, G Lawrence CC, Mrs J Lloyd, L Martin-Haugh, M McKay, M Notley, G Snell, A Wells and T Wren.
Substitutes - P Bibby CC S Booth W Kerby A McGuinness + 4 Labour substitutes (tba)
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE 8 Members (5-2-1) Councillors – S Barr, P Bibby CC, B Facey, R Henry, J Hollywell, R Parker CC, S Speller and J Thomas.
STANDARDS COMMITTEE 8 Members (5-2-1) Councillors – Mrs J Lloyd (Chairman), P Bibby CC, L
Martin-Haugh, M Notley, L Rossati, S Speller, J Thomas and T Wren. Independent Person who must be consulted on alleged breaches to the Code of Conduct – Dr. Robert Cawley
AUDIT COMMITTEE 10 Members (6-2-2) + 1 Independent Co-opted Member (G Gibbs) Councillors – M McKay (Chair), S Booth, L Briscoe, R Broom, N Chowdhury, A Farquharson, G Lawrence CC, S Taylor OBE, CC, C Veres and T Wren.
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE 8 Members (5-2-1) Councillors – Mrs J Lloyd (Chairman), P Bibby CC, J Hollywell, M Humberstone, S Mead, A Mitchell CC, L ... view the full decision text for item 10. |
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APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES To appoint Council representatives onto various outside bodies for the Municipal Year 2023/24.
SCHEDULE TO FOLLOW Decision: Council considered a list of individuals nominated to serve on Outside Bodies which had been circulated before the meeting.
It was moved by Councillor Mrs J Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Thomas and RESOLVED that the following individuals are appointed to represent the Council on the various bodies detailed below for one year, unless otherwise stated:
COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF RURAL ENGLAND: THE HERTFORDSHIRE SOCIETY - Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance EAST OF ENGLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - The Leader of the Council EAST OF ENGLAND REGIONAL PLANNING - Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance HERTS WASTE MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP - Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance HERTFORDSHIRE GROWTH BOARD – The Leader of the Council HERTFORDSHIRE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND POLICY GROUP - Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance HERTFORDSHIRE LOCAL AUTHORITIES LEADERS GROUP - The Leader of the Council HERTFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP – The Leader of the Council HERTFORDSHIRE CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP - Portfolio Holder for Environment and Performance LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION- The Leader of the Council SOSAFE PARTNERSHIP - Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, and Equalities STEVENAGE COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP - Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, and Equalities SOSTEVENAGE PARTNERSHIP - The Leader of the Council and Deputy Leader STEVENAGE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - The Leader of the Council and Deputy Leader AGE CONCERN STEVENAGE – Jeannette Thomas BEDWELL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Conor McGrath CHELLS MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Andy McGuinness CROSSROADS CARE – Anne Wells DOUGLAS DRIVE SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION – Maureen Mckay HOME-START STEVENAGE – Rob Broom KADOMA LINK ASSOCIATION - Graham Snell and Margaret Notley LIVING ROOM PROJECT - Jackie Hollywell OLD STEVENAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Loraine Rossati OVAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Lloyd Briscoe PIN GREEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Jeannette Thomas SHEPHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Simon Speller ST NICHOLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Sandra Barr STEVENAGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU – Rob Broom STEVENAGE COMMUNITY TRUST – Sandra Barr and Maureen McKay STEVENAGE CREDIT UNION LIMITED – Joan Lloyd SPRUSE – Lin Martin-Haugh HAVEN FIRST – Mason Humberstone STEVENAGE/AUTUN/INGELHEIM ASSOCIATION – Sandra Barr and Simon Speller STEVENAGE WORLD FORUM FOR ETHNIC COMMUNITIES – Forhad Chowdhury and Mason Humberstone SYMONDS GREEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Jackie Hollywell TIMEBRIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – Tom Wren TURN THE TIDE – Nazmin Chowdhury EAST OF ENGLAND LGA IMPROVEMENT AND EFFICIENCY PANEL - Richard Henry HCC HEALTH SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - Maureen McKay LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION UNIT – Jim Brown LUTON AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE – Loraine Rossati
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