Agenda, decisions and minutes

To approve, and the Mayor to sign as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 18 January 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 18 January 2023 be approved and signed by the Mayor as a correct record.

Councillors to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests, other registerable interests, or non-registerable interests (including other pecuniary interests) they may have in the business to be transacted, and officers to declare any interests they may have in any contract to be considered.

The Council was advised that as any payment of, or liability to pay, Council Tax did not create a disclosable pecuniary interest as defined in the national rules; all councillors were eligible to take part in the business of setting the Council Tax or precept.

To receive announcements, if any.

The Mayor made announcements in respect of: welcoming Councillor Townsend back from maternity leave; the Royal visit; Newport Pagnell Town Football Club, Freedom of the City meeting, Ward Based Budgets, Olney Pancake race and the safe arrival of Councillor V Hopkins’ baby daughter.

Any petitions received by the deadline of 7:30 pm on Monday 20 February 2023 will be reported at the meeting.

None received.

To receive questions and provide answers to questions received from members of the public by the deadline of 7:30 pm on Monday 20 February 2023 and any urgent questions agreed by the Mayor.

(a)               Question from Parish Councillor Duncan to Councillor Wilson-Marklew (Cabinet member for Climate and Sustainability)

Parish Councillor Duncan, referring to the fact that the Number 21 bus no longer stops in Emberton Village, asked Councillor Wilson-Marklew could the Council arrange with Red Rose for the Number 21 bus to stop  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL107

None.

None.

Revised Terms of Reference.

Councillor B Nolan moved the following recommendation was seconded by Councillor Geary:

“That Council agree the revised Terms of Reference for the Standards Committee.”

The recommendation was agreed by acclamation.

RESOLVED:

That Council agree the revised Terms of Reference for the Standards Committee.

(Director of Law and Governance)

North Crawley Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council) moved the following recommendation from the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 February 2023, which was seconded by Councillor Hosking:

“That the Council make the North Crawley Neighbourhood Plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 38(A)(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL110

Council Tax Base 2023/24 (Funding Contribution to Parish and Town Councils).

Councillor Middleton (Cabinet member for Resources) moved the following recommendation from the meeting of the Cabinet held on 1 November 2022, which was seconded by Councillor Marland.

“That the proposed 2023/24 funding contribution to parish and town councils of £0.325m be agreed; and

That the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme,  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL111

Council Budget for 2023/24 and Medium-Term Financial Plan 2023/24 – 2026/27

Note: A report which outlines changes to the Cabinet’s Budget Report, sets out the additional recommendations that the Council must adopt when setting the level of Council Tax and includes confirmation of the precepts from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority and Parish / Town Councils will be circulated under separate cover in advance of the Council meeting.

Councillor Marland moved the recommendations from the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 February 2023, together with recommendations relating to the precepts from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority and parish / town councils, necessary for the Council to adopt when  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL112

Councillors to ask questions of the Leader, a Cabinet Member, the Chair of any Committee, or the Leader of a Political Group on the Council.

Questions were received from Councillors Hume, Andrews, Mclean, Nazir and Oguntola.

(a)          Councillor Hume asked Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council) given there are elections in May, what should residents be thinking about?

Councillor Marland indicated that they should watch the debate tonight as if residents had a Labour or  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL113

None received.

None received.

A review of proportionality is required due to the resignation of Councillor Walker (to follow).

The Mayor moved the following recommendation which was formally seconded by the Deputy Mayor:

“That Council note the revised political makeup of the Council and agree the revised Committee allocations and appointments as set out in Annex A of the Report.”

Councillor D Hopkins advised Council that he would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL115