Agenda and minutes

In accordance with the provisions of Section 3(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair was occupied by the retiring Chairman, Councillor Harris, until his successor became entitled to act as Chairman.

The Council is asked to note the schedule of Members elected to Tendring District Council at the elections held on 4 May 2023.

The Chief Executive, in his capacity as Returning Officer, reported that at the District Council Elections held on 4 May 2023 the following persons had been duly elected and that all had since made the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office:-

 

Alresford & Elmstead Ward

 

Gary Gordon Ian Scott

Rosemary Ann Wiggins

 

Ardleigh & Little Bromley Ward

 

Zoe Jacqueline Fairley

 

Bluehouse Ward

 

James Codling

Ian William Lennard

 

Brightlingsea Ward

 

Michael Barry

Jayne Beverley Chapman BEM

Graham David Steady

 

Burrsville Ward

 

Christopher David Amos

Michael John Skeels Jnr

 

Cann Hall Ward

 

Georgina Rose Placey

GeetaDilip Sudra

 

Coppins Ward

 

Peter Kotz

Sarah Jane Newton

 

Dovercourt All Saints Ward

 

Maria Fowler

Joanne Henderson

 

Dovercourt Bay Ward

 

Garry William John Calver

 

Dovercourt Tollgate Ward

 

Pamela June Morrison

 

Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston Ward

 

William John Davidson

Eastcliff Ward

 

Andrew Phillip Hartnell Baker

 

Frinton Ward

 

Richard Hugh Everett

Nicholas William Turner

 

Harwich & Kingsway Ward

 

Ivan John Henderson

 

Homelands Ward

 

Mark Edward Platt

 

Kirby Cross Ward

 

Andrea Iona Cossens

 

Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford Ward

 

Mark Alan Cossens

 

Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Ward

 

Terence Michael Barrett

Matthew Charles Bensilum

Giancarlo Valeriano Guglielmi

 

Little Clacton Ward

 

Jeffrey Dennis Bray

 

Pier Ward

 

Paul Bernard Honeywood

 

St. Bartholomew’s Ward

 

Carolyn Patricia Doyle

Adrian Smith

 

St. James’ Ward

 

Maurice John Michael Alexander

Christopher William Griffiths

 

St. John’s Ward

 

Gemma Louise Stephenson

Mark Edward Stephenson

 

 

St. Osyth Ward

 

Michael John Talbot

John Frederick White

 

St. Paul’s Ward

 

Susan Anne Honeywood

 

Stour Valley Ward

 

Tanya Michelle Ferguson

 

The Bentleys & Frating Ward

 

Lynda Ann McWilliams

 

The Oakleys & Wix Ward

 

Michael Bush

 

Thorpe, Beaumont and Great Holland Ward

 

Daniel James Land

 

Walton Ward

 

Ann Frances Oxley

 

Weeley & Tendring Ward

 

Peter James Harris

 

West Clacton & Jaywick Sands Ward

 

Daniel John Casey

Bradley Patrick Thompson

 

Council noted the foregoing.

The Council is asked to note any apologies for absence received from Members.

 

There were no apologies for absence submitted on this occasion.

The Council is asked to note any announcements made by the retiring Chairman of the Council.

The retiring Chairman (Councillor Harris) remarked that he could not believe how fast his year in office had gone by, despite being warned by past Chairmen such as Councillors Jeff Bray and Dan Land. He felt that he had done his best and that he had concentrated on attending the maximum possible number of civic events within the District. He had met many incredible people doing incredible things and paid tribute to the many excellent businesses, entrepreneurs, charities, volunteers et al across the District, many off whom had been recognised at the Pride of Tendring Awards.

 

Councillor Harris also paid tribute to the members of the Armed Forces and the charities and support groups for veterans. He had been honoured and proud to have become an ambassador for UK Homes4Heroes. Many veterans were still faced with coping with PTSD and homelessness. He acknowledged the need for the UK’s armed forces to remain strong in view of the fragile peace across much of the world, together with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He was proud that this Council had received a Gold award under the MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme. One legacy that he had left in the Chairman’s Parlour was a Bar fully restocked, at his expense, with Rum and Port as a traditional toast for whenever veterans (including Royal Navy veteran, Councillor Talbot) were invited back after a Memorial event. Councillor Harris was sure that his successor would continue this military tradition and keep the Bar stocked.

 

Councillor Harris stated that this had been the greatest privilege of his life to date. Much had happened of note in the last year including the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations; the lighting of the Clacton Beacon; the death of Queen Elizabeth II; the proclamation of King Charles III; and the setting up of the League of Past TDC Chairmen.

 

He therefore wanted to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to the following:-

 

·      Mother Louise Oliver – for being his Chaplain and for her words of wisdom and personal support.

·      his Vice-Chairman (Val Guglielmi) – for all of her support and for standing in on those occasions when he could not make a civic engagement.

·      his Consort and wife, Lorraine for all of her love and support.

·      the former Leader of the Council (former Councillor Neil Stock OBE) and the former Deputy Leader of the Council (Councillor Carlo Guglielmi) – for asking him to stand for Chairman of the Council – he had been very surprised and delighted.

·      Members past and present.

·      TDC Officers and staff and, in particular, the Chief Executive.

 

He informed Members that when he passed on his Chain of Office to his successor he looked forward to joining the league of past Chairmen from where he would offer his support to the new Chairman.

 

Finally, Councillor Harris wished his successor all good luck. Members’ responded to the Councillor Harris’ speech with a round of applause.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council will elect its Chairman for the 2023/2024 Municipal Year.

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephensonand seconded by Councillor Wiggins that Councillor Scott be elected Chairman of the Council.

 

It was then moved by Councillor Guglielmi and seconded by Councillor P B Honeywood that Councillor McWilliams be elected Chairman of the Council.

 

The vote on the election of the Chairman of the Council resulted as follows:-

 

Councillors Voting for Councillor McWilliams	Councillors Voting for Councillor Scott	Councillors Abstaining	Councillors Absent
Alexander Amos Bray Codling A I Cossens M A Cossens Everett Fairley Ferguson Griffiths Guglielmi Harris P B Honeywood S A Honeywood Land McWilliams Platt Skeels Turner	Baker Barrett Barry Bensilum Bush Calver Casey Chapman BEM Davidson Doyle Fowler I J Henderson J Henderson Kotz Lennard Morrison Newton Oxley Placey Scott Smith Steady G L Stephenson M E Stephenson Sudra Talbot Thompson White Wiggins	None	None

 

RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, Councillor Scott be elected Chairman of the Council for the 2023/2024 municipal year.

 

Members gave a round of applause to Councillor Scott on his election.

 

Councillor Scott was thereupon invested with the badge and Chain of Office and made a Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

 

The Chairman thanked Members for electing him Chairman of the Council for which he was truly humbled. Councillor Scott paid tribute to the work undertaken by his predecessor Councillor Harris and invested him with the Past Chairman’s Badge. Members gave another round of applause.

 

Councillor Harris wished the Chairman well during his term of office.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council will appoint its Vice-Chairman for the 2023/2024 Municipal Year.

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson and seconded by Councillor Chapman BEM that Councillor Caseybe appointed Vice-Chairman of the Council.

 

On being put to the vote it was:-

 

RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, Councillor Casey be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Council for the 2023/2024 municipal year.

 

Members gave a round of applause to Councillor Casey on his appointment.

 

Councillor Casey was thereupon invested with the Vice-Chairman’s Badge of Office and made a Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

 

Councillor Casey expressed his thanks to the Council for their support. He passed on his best wishes to the former Vice-Chairman, Val Guglielmi and he pledged that he would do his very best during his year in office. Members then gave a further round of applause.

The Council is asked to note any announcements made by the Chairman of the Council.

The Chairman announced that his chosen charities for the year would be the Autumn Centre in Brightlingsea and the CVST. He informed Members that he would announce details of his Chaplain at the next meeting of the Council.

The Council is asked to note any announcements made by the Chief Executive.

 

There were no announcements by the Chief Executive on this occasion.

The Council is asked to note the membership (including the Leaders and Deputy Leaders) of the political groups on Tendring District Council, which have been formed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990.

The Chief Executive formally reported that, following the District Council Elections held on 4 May 2023 and pursuant to Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, the following political groups had been formed on Tendring District Council:-

 

Conservative Group

 

Maurice Alexander

Chris Amos

Jeff Bray

James Codling

Andrea Cossens

Mark Cossens

Richard Everett

Zoe Fairley

Tanya Ferguson

Chris Griffiths

Carlo Guglielmi (Group Leader)

Peter Harris

Paul Honeywood (Deputy Group Leader)

Sue Honeywood

Dan Land

Lynda McWilliams

Mark Platt

Mick Skeels

Nick Turner

 

Independents Group

 

Mick Barry

Jayne Chapman (Group Leader)

Graham Steady (Deputy Group Leader)

Michael Talbot

John White

 

Labour Group

 

Garry Calver (Deputy Group Leader)

Bill Davidson

Maria Fowler

Ivan Henderson (Group Leader)

Jo Henderson

Peter Kotz

Ian Lennard

Pam Morrison

 

Liberal Democrats Group

 

Terence Barrett

Matthew Bensilum

Gary Scott (Group Leader)

Ann Wiggins (Deputy Group Leader)

 

Tendring Independents Group

 

Andy Baker (Deputy Group Leader)

Michael Bush

Carolyn Doyle

Sarah Newton

Ann Oxley

Gina Placey

Adrian Smith

Gemma Stephenson

Mark Stephenson (Group Leader)

Geeta Sudra

Bradley Thompson

 

The Chief Executive also reported that Councillor Dan Casey had originally joined the Tendring Independents Group. However, Councillor Casey had subsequently served Notice on the Council that, pursuant to Regulation 10(b) of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, he no longer wished to be treated as a member of the Tendring Independents Group for the purposes of those Regulations. He had, to date, not joined any other political group on the Council.

 

Members were informed that, in accordance with Section 15(1)(e) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Regulation 17 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, a review of the allocation of seats on Committees etc. to political groups had been carried out based on the available information. The outcome of that review would be considered by Council later on in this meeting.

 

Council noted the foregoing.

 

In accordance with the Council’s executive arrangements, pursuant to Section 9I of Part 1A of the Local Government Act 2000, (as set out in Article 7 of the Council’s Constitution), the Council is required to elect the Leader of the Council for a term of office ending on the day of the next post-election annual meeting, (i.e. the Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2027).

It was moved by Councillor Bakerand seconded by Councillor Talbot that Councillor M E Stephenson be elected Leader of the Council.

 

It was then moved by Councillor Fairley and seconded by Councillor Bray that Councillor Guglielmi be elected Leader of the Council.

 

The vote on the election of the Leader of the Council resulted as follows:-

 

Councillors Voting for Councillor Guglielmi	Councillors Voting for Councillor M E Stephenson	Councillors Abstaining	Councillors Absent
Alexander Amos Bray Codling A I Cossens M A Cossens Everett Fairley Ferguson Griffiths Guglielmi Harris P B Honeywood S A Honeywood Land McWilliams Platt Skeels Turner	Baker Barrett Barry Bensilum Bush Calver Casey Chapman BEM Davidson Doyle Fowler I J Henderson J Henderson Kotz Lennard Morrison Newton Oxley Placey Scott Smith Steady G L Stephenson M E Stephenson Sudra Talbot Thompson White Wiggins	None	None

 

RESOLVED that,in accordance with the Council’s executive arrangements pursuant to Section 9I of the Local Government Act 2000, Councillor M E Stephenson be elected Leader of the Council for a term of office ending on the day of the next post-election annual meeting (i.e. the Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2027).

 

Members gave a round of applause to Councillor Stephenson on his election.

 

Councillor Stephensonmade a Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office. 

 

Councillor Stephenson thanked Members for their trust in electing him to the office of Leader, for which he was humbled. He then paid tribute to Councillor Harris for his hard work and dedication during his year as Chairman of the Council. He also paid tribute to the hard work carried out by the Council’s Electoral Services Team and other Officers in successfully carrying out the recent District/Parish Council Elections. Councillor Stephenson also congratulated Councillor Scott on his election to the office of Chairman.

 

Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) of Schedule A1 of the Local Government Act 2000, (as set out in Article 7 of the Council’s Constitution), the Leader of the Council may at this time appoint the Deputy Leader of the Council for a term of office ending on the day of the next post-election annual meeting (i.e. the Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2027).

The Leader of the Council (Councillor M E Stephenson) announced that he would appoint Councillor I J Henderson as Deputy Leader of the Council.

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9C of Part 1A of the Local Government Act 2000, (as set out in Article 7 of the Council’s Constitution), the Leader of the Council may at this time appoint the Members of the Cabinet and allocate portfolios to them.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mark Stephenson) informed Council that:-

 

“I can confirm that I will appoint the following Members to form the Council’s Cabinet and tonight will simply refer to the main area of their Portfolios however, I intend to provide the detail of the full titles and responsibilities in the next few days.

 

As Leader, I will also be the Portfolio Holder responsible for Finance & Governance.

 

Deputy Leader, Cllr Ivan Henderson will also be the Portfolio Holder responsible for Economic Growth, Regeneration + Tourism.

 

Cllr Andy Baker will be Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Housing and Planning.

 

Cllr Mick Barry will be Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Leisure and Public Realm.

 

Cllr Gina Placey will be Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Partnerships.

 

Cllr Peter Kotz will be Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Assets.

 

Cllr Mike Bush will be Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Environment.”

 

The Council will formally note the size of membership of the Council’s Committees and Sub-Committees as follows:-

 

Committee/Sub-Committee                                                   No. of Members

 

Audit                                                                                       (5)

Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny                   (9)

Human Resources & Council Tax                                      (7)

Licensing and Registration                                                 (10)

Planning                                                                                 (9)

Planning Policy & Local Plan                                              (9)

Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny                 (9) 

Standards                                                                              (7)

Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee                        (5) 

Town & Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee       (3)

 

NOTE: With the exception of the Town and Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee, the membership of the above Committees and Sub-Committees are subject to the Rules of Political Proportionality (Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989).

Council noted the size of membership of the Council’s Committees and Sub-Committees as follows:-

 

Committee/Sub-Committee                                                   No. of Members

 

Audit                                                                                        (5)

Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny                        (9)

Human Resources & Council Tax                                          (7)

Licensing and Registration                                                     (10)

Planning                                                                                  (9)

Planning Policy & Local Plan                                                  (9)

Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny                      (9) 

Standards                                                                                (7)

Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee                              (5) 

Town & Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee            (3)

 

Following a meeting of Group Leaders held to discuss and decide the matter, Council will note the allocation to the political groups formed on Tendring District Council of seats on those bodies that are subject to the Rules of Political Proportionality (Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989).

Council considered a comprehensive report prepared by Officers, which detailed the legislative requirements, principles and necessary procedural steps, with regard to the allocation to the political groups formed on Tendring District Council of seats on those bodies that were subject to the Rules of Political Proportionality (i.e. Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989).

 

Having duly considered the information contained in the report, it was:-

 

RESOLVED that -

 

(a)    Council approves the review of the allocation of places on relevant Committees, as set out in Table 2, insofar as it represents the application of the “Principles”;

 

(b)    based on the principles set out in the report, the allocation of places on relevant Committees be as follows in Table 8 (based on Table 4 as amended by Tables 6 & 7) on the basis that these apply the principles referred to above:

 

Table 8

Committee /Sub-Committee	Total Seats on Body	Conservative	Independents	Labour	Liberal Democrats	Tendring Independents
Audit Committee	5	2	1	1	0	1
Community Leadership O & S Committee	9	4	1	1	1	2
Human Resources & Council Tax Committee	7	3	1	2	0	1
Licensing & Registration Committee	10	3	0	3	1	2
Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee	5	2	0	2	0	1
Planning Policy & Local Plan Committee	9	4	1	1	1	2
Planning Committee	9	4	1	1	1	2
Resources and Services O & S Committee	9	4	1	0	1	3
Standards Committee	7	2	1	1	1	2

 

NOTE: There was an unallocated seat on the Licensing and Registration Committee that was dealt with under Minute 15 below.

 

 

 

In accordance with the wishes expressed by Group Leaders, Council will appoint Members to serve on those bodies that are subject to the Rules of Political Proportionality (Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989).

The Council gave consideration to a Schedule of Members that it was proposed by political Group Leaders should serve on each of the Council’s bodies, which were subject to the Rules of Political Proportionality (Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989).

 

Members were aware that there was an unallocated seat on the Licensing and Registration Committee, which Full Council would need to appoint.

 

It was moved by Councillor Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Baker and:

 

RESOLVED that the Committees and Sub-Committee of the Council, subject to the Rules of Political Proportionality be, and are, hereby appointed for the 2023/2024 municipal year and that their membership be as set out hereunder:-

 

Audit Committee

 

Councillors Fairley, Lennard, Platt, Steady and Sudra.

 

Community Leadership Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors Barrett, Davidson, Doyle, Ferguson, S Honeywood, Land, McWilliams, Oxley and Steady.

 

Human Resources and Council Tax Committee

 

Councillors Amos, Calver, Chapman BEM, Griffiths, Morrison, Skeels and G Stephenson.

 

Licensing and Registration Committee

 

Councillors Baker, Casey, Codling, A Cossens, Davidson, J Henderson, Kotz, Land, Smith and Wiggins.

 

Planning Committee

 

Councillors Alexander, Bray, Everett, Fowler, Harris, Placey, Sudra, White and Wiggins.

 

Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee

 

Councillors Bush, Chapman BEM, M Cossens, Fairley, Lennard, Scott, Skeels, Thompson and Turner.

 

Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee

 

Councillors Bensilum, Codling, M Cossens, Griffiths, P Honeywood, Newton, Smith, Steady and Thompson.

 

Standards Committee

 

Councillors Ferguson, Guglielmi, J Henderson, Newton, Oxley, Talbot and Wiggins.

 

Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee

 

Councillors Codling, A Cossens, Davidson, J Henderson and Smith.

Council will note that the appointment of Members to serve on the Town and Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee will take place at the next meeting of the Standards Committee.

 

NOTE: The Town and Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee’s membership must be chosen from the membership of the Standards Committee.

Council noted that the appointment of Members to serve on the Town and Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee would take place at the next meeting of the Standards Committee. This was due to the fact that the Town and Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee’s membership was required to be chosen from the membership of the Standards Committee.

With the exception of the Town and Parish Councils Standards Sub-Committee, Council will formally elect the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the bodies listed under Agenda Item 12 above.

 

NOTE:  Article 6.02(ii) of the Council’s Constitution states, inter alia, that the elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Resources and Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee must be Members appointed to that Committee who, normally, are also members of a Political Group that is unrepresented on the Council’s Cabinet.

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Baker and:

 

RESOLVED that the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the following Committees and Sub-Committee be and are elected respectively for the 2023/2024 municipal year as follows:

 

Committee/Sub-Committee	Chairman	Vice-Chairman
Audit Community Leadership Overview & Scrutiny  Human Resources & Council Tax Licensing and Registration Planning Planning Policy & Local Plan Standards Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee	Sudra Steady Chapman J Henderson Fowler Turner Talbot J Henderson	Lennard Barrett Calver Wiggins White Bush Wiggins Smith

It was then moved by Councillor Guglielmi, and seconded by Councillor Fairley that Councillor P Honeywood and Councillor M Cossens be elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, of the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2023/2024 Municipal Year.

 

On being put to the vote it was:-

 

RESOLVED that Councillors P Honeywood and M Cossens be elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, of the Resources and Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2023/2024 municipal year.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 1.1 (xi), to formally reaffirm the Council’s current Constitution.

Members were reminded that, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 1.1 (xi), it was normal practice at the annual meeting of the Council to formally reaffirm the Council’s current Constitution.

 

The Council’s Constitution had been amended to reflect the changes approved by Council at its meetings held on 24 January and 2 March 2023 and the full text of the Constitution could be found on the Council’s website.

 

Members had also been provided with an updated booklet containing those sections of the Constitution most relevant to the work of Councillors.

 

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Baker and:

 

RESOLVED that the Council’s Constitution be re-affirmed.

The Council will consider the proposed programme of meetings for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.

The Council gave consideration to a proposed timetable of meetings of the Council and its Committees for the 2023/2024 municipal year.

 

The programme of meetings also included dates for All Member Briefings and Councillor Development sessions in order to assist Members in keeping their diaries up-to-date.

 

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Baker and:

 

RESOLVED that -

 

(a)    the programme of meetings of the Council and its Committees, as set out in the Appendix to item A.3 of the Reference from Cabinet, be approved; and

 

(b)    the proposed dates for All Member Briefings and Councillor Development sessions for Members be noted.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 1.1 (xiii) the Council will appoint up to four Members, with each Member being a Member Authority Representative to serve on/at the General Assembly of the Local Government Association.

 

NOTE: Two of the Members appointed must be the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Leader of the Council. Up to two further names can be put forward to Council by the Leader of the Council and/or by other Group Leaders.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 1.1 (xiii) the Council was requested to appoint up to four Members, with each Member being a Member Authority Representative to serve on/at the General Assembly of the Local Government Association. Council was aware that two of the Members appointed must be the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Leader of the Council.

 

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Baker and:-

 

RESOLVED that, in addition to the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Guglielmibe appointed to represent Tendring District Council as Member Authority Representatives at the General Assembly of the Local Government Association.

Under the jointly agreed* terms of reference for the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee (TCBGCJC), three Members of the TCBGCJC must be appointed by TDC.

 

This Council has previously decided** that those three Members will consist of:-

 

(i)     the Chairman of the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee;

(ii)    a member of the Cabinet who will be duly appointed by the Leader of the Council; and

(iii)   a Member from a political group that is not represented on the Cabinet; plus

(iv)   a Member who shall act as a Substitute Member of the TCBGCJC when required.

 

(*The terms of reference for the TCBGCJC were jointly approved by Essex County Council, Colchester City Council and Tendring District Council.)

(**Minute 93 of the meeting of the Full Council held on 30 November 2021 refers.)

 

Therefore it is RECOMMENDED to Council that –

 

(a)    the appointment of the Chairman of the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee to serve on the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee be endorsed;

 

(b)    a Member from a political group that is not represented on the Cabinet be appointed to serve on the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee;

 

(c)    a Member be appointed to serve as this Council’s Substitute Member on the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee; and

 

(d)     the Leader of the Council be requested to appoint a member of the Cabinet to serve on the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee.

 

Members were reminded that, under the jointly agreed* terms of reference for the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee (TCBGCJC), three Members of the TCBGCJC must be appointed by this Council (TDC).

 

This Council had previously decided** that those three Members would consist of:-

 

(i)     the Chairman of the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee;

(ii)    a member of the Cabinet who would be duly appointed by the Leader of the Council; and

(iii)   a Member from a political group that was not represented on the Cabinet; plus

(iv)   a Member who would act as a Substitute Member of the TCBGCJC when required.

 

(*The terms of reference for the TCBGCJC had been jointly approved by Essex County Council, Colchester City Council and TDC.)

(**Minute 93 of the meeting of the Full Council held on 30 November 2021 referred.)

 

It was moved by Councillor M E Stephenson, seconded by Councillor Guglielmi and:-

 

RESOLVED that –

 

(a)    the appointment of the Chairman of the Planning Policy and Local Plan Committee to serve on the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee be endorsed;

 

(b)    Councillor Guglielmi be appointed as the Member from a political group that is not represented on the Cabinet to serve on the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee;

 

(c)    Councillor Baker be appointed to serve as this Council’s Substitute Member on the Tendring / Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee; and

 

(d)     the Leader of the Council be requested to appoint a member of the Cabinet to serve on the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee.

 

NOTE: The Leader of the Council (Councillor M E Stephenson) informed Council that he would appoint Councillor Bush as member of the Cabinet to serve on the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Joint Committee.