Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Nelson and Wexham.

·       Councillor Borton

Development Control Committee – 6 July 2022

22/00899/FULH (24 Old School Court, Shoeburyness) – Whilst at the site visit an occupant of one of the adjacent properties to the application introduced themselves who the Councillor had met during her mayoral year at an event organised by the YMCA;

Licensing Sub-Committee B – 11 August 2022

Minute 218 (East Beach, Shoeburyness Application for Grant of Premises Licence) – The application has been submitted by the Council and the staff in attendance to present the application were known to her;

Place Scrutiny Committee – 30 August 2022

Minute 239 (Leisure Services) – Non-Executive Director on Board of South Essex Homes mentioned in the report;

·       Councillor Boyd

Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee – 13^th October 2022

Minute 364 (Draft Private Rented Sector Housing Enforcement Policy 2022) - Local private sector landlord of property within Southend-on-Sea.

·       Councillor Burton

People Scrutiny Committee – 31 August 2022

Minute 256 (Passenger Transport Services – Performance Monitoring) – Employed as a teacher at a school outside Southend-on-Sea;

People Scrutiny Committee – 11^th October 2022

Minute 356 (Passenger Transport Services - Performance Monitoring)  Employed as a teacher at a school outside Southend-on-Sea that has pupils that are resident within the City.

·       Councillor Collins

Development Control Committee – 6 July 2022

21/00161/FULM (659-665 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea) – Has spoken to residents about this application but expressed no opinion on the matter;

22/01051/FUL (366 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood) – On prior applications on this site received numerous communications and has reported back on those previous applications and their outcomes and have made no comment about this application before the Committee;

Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee – 1 September 2022

Minute 265 (Fees and Charges Update) – Lobbied by residents with regard to the introduction of charges for Zone 3 car park within ward;

·       Councillor Cowdrey

People Scrutiny Committee – 11^th October 2022

Minute 350 (Resourcing Better Outcomes - Finance and Corporate Performance Report 2022/23) - Member of Southend Fostering Panel;

Minute 351 (Options for the Procurement of the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Contract) - Practice educator for social work student at Citizen’s Advice;

Minute 355 (SEND Peer Review) and Minute 356 (Passenger Transport Services - Performance Monitoring) - Practice educator for social work student at St. Nicholas Special School;

·       Councillor Davidson

Audit Committee – 20 July 2022

Minute 176 (Head of Internal Audit Annual Report) – Executive Director of South Essex Homes (SEH);

Place Scrutiny Committee – 30 August 2022

Minute 239 (Leisure Services) – Non-Executive Director on Board of South Essex Homes mentioned in the report;

·       Councillor Dear

Licensing Sub-Committee B – 11 August 2022

Minute 218 (East Beach, Shoeburyness Application for Grant of Premises Licence) – The application has been submitted by the Council and the staff in attendance to present the application were known to him;

·       Councillor Faye Evans

Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee – 13^th October 2022

Minute 364 (Draft Private Rented Sector Housing Enforcement Policy 2022) - Local private sector landlord  ...  view the full minutes text for item 371.

(a) Minutes Silence – Her Majesty the Queen

The Council paid special tribute to Her Majesty the Queen for her long service and dedication to the country and remained silent for one minute as a mark of respect.

(b) Minutes Silence – Sir David Amess, Graham Longley and Kristina Jackson

The Council remained silent for one minute as a mark of respect to Sir David Amess, Graham Longley (former Mayor, Councillor and Honorary Alderman) and Kristina Jackson (former Chief Executive of SAVS)

The Council paid special tribute to Sir David to mark the first anniversary of his tragic death. 

The Council was presented with artwork by Helen Yousaf entitled ‘Grief and Compassion’ which was commissioned by Love Southend for the family of Sir David Amess following his tragic murder.

The relevant Executive Councillors responded to written questions received from the public.

The relevant Executive Councillors responded to written and supplementary questions received from Councillors.

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That the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 5 July 2022, be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 14 July 2022, be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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That the minutes of the meeting held on Monday, 22 August 2022, be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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That the minutes of this meeting, be noted.

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That the minutes of this meeting, be noted and the recommendations contained in Minute 314 (Resourcing Better Outcomes) and Minute 322 (Feed and Food Control Service Plan 2022-23), be approved.

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That the minutes of this meeting, be noted and the recommendations contained in Minute 340 (Feed and Food Control Service Plan – Cabinet Minute 322 refers), be approved.

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That the minutes of this meeting, be noted and the recommendations contained in Minute 350 (Resourcing Better Outcomes – Cabinet Minute 314 refers), be approved.

Notice of Motion attached

Resolved:

That the Notice of Motion concerning the improvement to all play areas in Southend by 2030, be referred to the Environment, Culture and Tourism Working Party.

Notice of Motion attached

Resolved:

That the Notice of Motion concerning webcasting of public meetings in the Civic Centre Committee Rooms, be referred to the Corporate Matters and Performance Delivery Working Party.

Resolved:

That the Notice of Motion concerning the protected characteristic for care experienced people, be referred to the Corporate Matters and Performance Delivery Working Party.

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That the list of membership changes and appointments to Committees, etc, as appended to the minutes, be approved.

The Worshipful the Mayor informed Councillors that Andy Lewis, Chief Executive will be leaving the Council and this was his last Full Council meeting. 

On behalf of the Council, the Mayor expressed his appreciation and thanks to Andy for his sterling work and excellent service and wished him all the very best for the future.