Issue - meetings

To receive communications from the Chairman and/or the Leader of the Council.

Resolved

(1)          That the following Conservative Group changes to committee membership, as advised by the Conservative Group Leader, be noted:

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Remove – Councillor Maurice Billington

Add – Councillor Patrick Clarke

Personnel Committee

Remove – Councillor Ian Harwood

Add – Councillor Bryn Williams

Members of the Public

The Chairman referred to the two public addresses to Council and reminded the meeting that members of the public may only speak at the appropriate time when invited to the front of the Chamber.

The Chairman asked councillors to be respectful of each other when addressing the meeting and out of courtesy, to remain in their seat during items. If necessary, the Chairman would adjourn the meeting to allow for a comfort break at a suitable point.

Committee Membership Change

The Chairman invited the Leader of the Conservative Group, Councillor Wood, to report Conservative Group committee membership changes.

Councillor Wood advised that Councillor Patrick Clarke would replace Councillor Maurice Billington on Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Bryn Williams would replace Councillor Ian Harwood on Personnel Committee.

Resolved

(1)          That the amendments to committee membership, as advised by the Conservative Group Leader, be noted:

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Remove – Councillor Maurice Billington

Add – Councillor Patrick Clarke

Personnel Committee

Remove – Councillor Ian Harwood

Add – Councillor Bryn Williams

Chairman’s Engagements

A copy of the events attended by the Chairman published with the agenda. The Chairman advised Council that his fundraising dinner to raise money for his charity, Alexandra House of Joy, would be taking place on Saturday 18 November. Further information would be circulated in due course.

Members’ Pigeon Holes

Members were reminded to check their pigeon hole and take any post.