Agenda and minutes
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PDF 89 KBVenue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Chorley
Contact: Ruth Rimmington Email: ruth.rimmington@chorley.gov.uk
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Minutes of meeting Tuesday, 9 April 2019 of Council Minutes: The Mayor invited Members to observe a minute’s silence in memory of Councillor Henry Caunce, who sadly passed away on 1 May.
The Mayor congratulated everyone at Chorley Football Club on their promotion to the National League. She also thanked all those who ran in and supported the Chorley 2K and 10K on Sunday.
Decision: That the minutes of the Council meeting held on 9 April 2019 be approved as a correct record for signature by the Mayor. |
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Declarations of Any Interests Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any pecuniary interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda.
If you have a pecuniary interest you must withdraw from the meeting. Normally you should leave the room before the business starts to be discussed. You do, however, have the same right to speak as a member of the public and may remain in the room to enable you to exercise that right and then leave immediately. In either case you must not seek to improperly influence a decision on the matter. Minutes: There were no declarations of interests received. |
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Returning Officer's Report To receive the report of the Returning Officer. Minutes: The Mayor congratulated all those Councillors who had been elected or re-elected on 2 May 2019 and in particular welcomed the four new councillors and two returning Councillors.
The Returning Officer’s report indicated election results as follows:
Ward Councillor Adlington and Anderton June Molyneaux Astley and Buckshaw Laura Lennox Chisnall Julia Berry Chorley East Terry Brown Chorley North East Marion Lowe Chorley North West Aaron Beaver Chorley South East Paul Walmsley Chorley South West Margaret Lees Clayton le Woods and Whittle le Woods Mark Clifford Clayton le Woods North Steve Murfitt Clayton le Woods West and Cuerden Peter Gabbott Coppull Alex Hilton Eccleston and Mawdesley Martin Boardman Euxton South Debra Platt Lostock Paul Sloan
Decision: that the report be noted. |
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Election of the Mayor for the council year 2019/20 To formally elect the Mayor of the Borough for 2019/20. Minutes: It was formally proposed by Councillor Terry Brown, and seconded by Councillor Zara Khan, that Councillor Hasina Khan be elected as Mayor of the Borough of Chorley for the forthcoming Council Year.
Decision: that Councillor Hasina Khan be elected as Mayor of the Borough of Chorley for the forthcoming Council year. |
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Election of the Deputy Mayor for the council year 2019/20 To formally elect the Deputy Mayor of the Borough for 2019/20. Minutes: It was formally proposed by Councillor Jane Fitzsimons, and seconded by Councillor Alex Hilton, that Councillor Steve Holgate be elected as Deputy Mayor for the forthcoming Council Year. Councillor Holgate introduced his Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Emma Adlam.
Decision: that Councillor Steve Holgate be elected as Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Chorley for the forthcoming Council year.
There was a brief adjournment to allow the Retiring Mayor and Consort; the newly elected Mayor and her Consort; and the newly elected Deputy Mayor and Mayoress to exchange robes and badges of office.
Councillor Hasina Khan in the Chair
On resuming the meeting, Councillor Hasina Khan signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Mayor, and thanked Councillors for her appointment. She introduced her Consort for the year, her husband Zafar Khan and presented him with his badge of office.
Councillor Steve Holgate signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Deputy Mayor, and thanked Councillors for his appointment. |
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Tributes to the retiring Mayor The Retiring Mayor will receive tributes following her year in office. Minutes: The Mayor referred to the Retiring Mayor, Councillor Margaret Lees year of office, along with her Consort, Councillor Roy Lees, and how they had served as first class ambassadors for Chorley.
Political group Leaders also paid tribute to the Retiring Mayor and Mayoress for a very successful year and money raised for Derian House, Chorley Mencap and Home-Start Central Lancashire.
Councillor Margaret Lees responded, thanking Councillors for their kind words and their support over the year. She thanked her Consort, Councillor Roy Lees, the Mayor’s Secretary and the Civics team for their support and assistance.
Mayor’s Announcements
The Mayor explained that her first fundraising event is a sponsored fast for Ramadan, which began on 6 May and will continue until 5 June.
The Mayor invited all Members to Civic Sunday on 19 May for the mayoral procession to St Laurence’s Church for a service at 11.30am. All Councillors are also invited to attend Civic Dinner on Friday, 21 June. |
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Executive Cabinet appointments for 2019/20 To receive a report of the Executive Leader. Minutes: Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Leader informed the Council of his appointments to the Executive Cabinet for 2019/20.
Appointments to the Executive Cabinet and portfolio support roles were reported as follows:
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Appointments to committees, panels and working groups for 2019/20 To approve the appointment of Members of the Council to Committees, Working Groups, etc and to note shadow appointments for 2019/20. Minutes: The Council considered a schedule of nominations for the appointment of committees, working groups and panels in accordance with the political balance of the Council, together with nominations to Chair and Vice Chair positions and a list of shadow portfolio positions.
The Executive Leader Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed, the Deputy Leader Councillor Peter Wilson seconded, and the Decision that the following appointments be approved for 2019/20:
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Appointments to outside bodies for 2019/20 To appoint Members of the Council to represent the Authority on outside bodies in 2019/20. Minutes: A schedule of nominations for the appointment of Council representatives on outside bodies for the forthcoming Council year was circulated.
The Executive Leader Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded, the Decision that appointments to outside bodies be approved as follows:
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Council Meetings 2019/20 To note the programme of Council Meetings for 2019/20: · Tuesday, 23 July 2019 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 25 Feb 2020 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 7 Apr 2020 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 19 May 2020 at 6.30pm Minutes: Councillors noted the programme of Council Meetings for 2019/20 as follows: · Tuesday, 23 July 2019 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 25 Feb 2020 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 7 Apr 2020 at 6.30pm · Tuesday, 19 May 2020 at 6.30pm |
