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861.

Apologies for Absence

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Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Collins, Courtenay, George and Jarvis.

862.

Declarations of Interest

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The following declarations of interest were made:

 

·       Councillor Beggs

People Scrutiny Committee – 15th March 2022

 

Minute 794 (SEND Peer Review) - Family member has special educational needs and disabilities - non-pecuniary interest.

 

·       Councillor Buck

 

Place Scrutiny Committee – 14th March 2022

 

Minute 786 (Waste Collection Contract) and 789 (Waste Collection Contract – Confidential Appendix) – Non-pecuniary interest: A client of his is a waste contractor within Rochford.

 

·       Councillor Burton

People Scrutiny Committee – 15th March 2022

 

Minute 794 (SEND Peer Review) - Employed as a teacher at a school outside Southend-on-Sea - non-pecuniary interest.

 

·       Councillor Collins

 

Cabinet – 22nd February 2022

 

Minute 726 (Parking Strategy and Parking Implementation Plan) – Non-pecuniary interest: Son is a blue badge holder and could be impacted by a future strategy;

 

Development Control Committee – 2nd March 2022

 

Application Ref. No. 21/92459/FUL (366 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood) – Non-pecuniary interest: Received representations and spoke about the application with residents;

 

·       Councillor Cowan

Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee – 16th March 2022

 

Minute 801 (PSPO Consultation) - Family members live within the area of designation of the existing Public Spaces Protection Order - non-pecuniary interest.

 

 

·       Councillor Cowdrey

 

People Scrutiny Committee – 15th March 2022

 

Minute 794 (SEND Peer Review) – Is qualified social worker by profession; Has regular contact with local SEND Parent Carer Forum - non-pecuniary interests.

 

·       Councillor Cox

 

Cabinet – 22nd February 2022

 

Minute 726 (Parking Strategy and Parking Implementation Plan) – Non-pecuniary interest: wife is a blue badge holder;

 

Standards Committee – 7th March 2022

 

Minute 770 (Complaint Against a Councillor – Reference 20/012) - disqualifying non-pecuniary interest (withdrew);

 

People Scrutiny Committee – 15th March 2022

 

Minute 794 (SEND Peer Review) - Family member has special educational needs and disabilities and is in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan - non-pecuniary interest.

 

·       Councillor Dent

Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee – 16th March 2022

 

Minute 801 (PSPO Consultation) - Lives within the area of designation of the existing Public Spaces Protection Order - non-pecuniary interest.

 

·       Councillor K Evans

 

Cabinet – 22nd February 2022

 

Minute 723 (20 mph Neighbourhoods) – Non-pecuniary interest: Leigh Town Council Councillor;

Minute 724 (Outcome Success Measures Report) – Non-pecuniary interest: ex-serviceman and benefactor of the Salvation Army;

Minute 726 (Parking Strategy and Parking Implementation Plan) – Non-pecuniary interest: family member is a blue badge holder;

Minute 728 (Dog Control PSPO Variation) – Non-pecuniary interest: Dog owner;

 

 

People Scrutiny Committee – 15th March 2022

 

Minute 794 (SEND Peer Review) – Employed by Essex County Council in the consideration of school appeals as member of Statutory Appeal Panel - non-pecuniary interest;

 

·       Councillor Habermel

 

Development Control Committee – 2nd March 2022

 

Enforcement of Planning Control Ref. No. 20/00009/UNAU_B (84-90 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Rear garden of his property is on the other side of the railway in close proximity to the site (withdrew);

 

·       Councillor Harp

 

Health and Wellbeing Board – 7th March 2022

 

Minute  ...  view the full minutes text for item 862.

863.

Communications

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(a) Mike Grimwade – Minutes Silence

 

The Council remained silent for one minute as a mark of respect to Mike Grimwade, former Councillor, who sadly passed away recently.

 

(b) Covid Pandemic and Ukrainian Crisis

 

The Council took a moment to reflect on the Covid Pandemic over the last two years and the more recent Ukrainian crisis and for those persons who have sadly passed away.

 

(c) Mayoral Charities

 

The Council received an update on the Triathlon taking place on Sunday 27th March 2022 and the amounts raised for the Mayor’s charities.

 

The Worshipful the Mayor extended her thanks and appreciation to those that have donated to the mayoral charities and wished Team Chalkwell the best of luck on Sunday.

864.

Questions from Members of the Public pdf icon PDF 372 KB

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The relevant Cabinet members responded to written questions received from the public.

865.

Questions from Members of the Council pdf icon PDF 378 KB

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

866.

Minutes of the meeting of Council held Thursday, 24 February 2022 pdf icon PDF 496 KB

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 24 February 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

867.

Minutes of the meeting of Special Council held Tuesday, 1 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 195 KB

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 1st March 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

 

868.

Minutes of the meeting of Council held Thursday, 10 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 716 KB

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Resolved:

 

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday, 10 March 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

869.

Minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held Tuesday, 22 February 2022 pdf icon PDF 276 KB

Minutes attached

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

870.

Minutes of the meeting of Development Control Committee held Wednesday, 2 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 230 KB

Minutes attached

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

871.

Minutes of the meeting of Appointments and Disciplinary Committee held Friday, 4 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 177 KB

Minutes attached

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

872.

Minutes of the meeting of Standards Committee held Monday, 7 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 191 KB

Minutes attached

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

873.

Minutes of the meeting of Health and Wellbeing Board held Monday, 7 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 200 KB

Minutes attached

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

874.

Minutes of the meeting of Special Cabinet held Monday, 14 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 180 KB

Minutes attached

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

875.

Minutes of the meeting of Place Scrutiny Committee held Monday, 14 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 208 KB

Minutes to follow

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During consideration of Minute 786 (Waste Collection Contract)) a requisition for a named vote having been made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12 to refer the matter back to Cabinet, the voting was as follows:

 

For reference back:

 

Cllrs Beggs, Boyd, Buckley, Cox, Davidson, Dear, F. Evans,K Evans, Folkard, Garne, Garston, Habermel, Lamb, McGlone, Moring, Moyies, Nelson, Salter, Walker, and Warren (20).

 

Against reference back:

 

Cllrs Berry, Burton, Cowan, Cowdrey, Dent, Gilbert, Harp, Hooper, A Jones, Kelly, Line, Mitchell, Mulroney, Nevin, Robinson, Shead, Stafford, Terry, Thompson, Wakefield, Ward, Wexham and Woodley (23)

 

Abstention:

 

Cllr Borton (Mayor) (1)

 

Absent:

 

Cllrs Buck, Collins, Courtenay, George, Jarvis, D Jones (6)

 

The motion to refer the matter back to Cabinet was not carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

876.

Minutes of the meeting of People Scrutiny Committee held Tuesday, 15 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 216 KB

Minutes to follow

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

877.

Minutes of the meeting of Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee held Wednesday, 16 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 229 KB

Minutes to follow

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted

878.

Minutes of the meeting of Special Cabinet held Tuesday, 22 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 201 KB

Minutes to follow

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted

879.

Minutes of the meeting of Special Place Scrutiny Committee held Tuesday, 22 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 208 KB

Minutes to follow

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted.

880.

Minutes of the meeting of Standards Committee held Wednesday, 23 March 2022 pdf icon PDF 202 KB

Minutes to follow

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Resolved:

 

That the minutes of this meeting be noted and the recommendations contained in Minute 845 (New LGA Model Councillor Code of Conduct), be approved.

881.

Changes to the Constitution pdf icon PDF 16 KB

Report of the Executive Director (Legal and Democratic Services) attached

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The Council considered a report of the Executive Director (Legal & Democratic Services) setting out minor amendments to Standing Orders 26 and 27 of the Constitution concerning the signing and sealing of documents.

 

Resolved:

 

That minor amendments be made to Standing Orders 26 and 27 as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report and that Part 4(a) of the Constitution be amended accordingly.

882.

Draft Calendar of Meetings 2022/23 pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Calendar attached

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Resolved:

 

That the draft Calendar of Meetings for 2022/23, be approved.

883.

Departure of John Williams, Executive Director (Legal & Democratic Services)

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The Worshipful the Mayor informed Councillors that John Williams, Executive Director (Legal and Democratic Services) will be leaving the Council and this was his last Full Council meeting. 

 

On behalf of the Council, I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to John for his sterling work and excellent service and wish him all the very best for the future.

884.

Retiring Councillors

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The Worshipful the Mayor extended her thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Council to Councillors Harp, Nevin and Moring who were not standing for re-election on 5th May 2022 and to those Councillors who were standing but may not be returned.

 

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