Agenda, decisions and minutes

To approve, and the Mayor to sign as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 13 September 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 13 September 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.

Councillor Oguntola declared a Non-Registerable Interest in Item 6(d), Motion 4 – Black History Month and left the Chamber while the matter was discussed and decided.

The Mayor made announcements in respect of: the Newport Pagnell South by-election; Black History Month; the Mayor’s Charity Golf Day; Oracle Red Bull Racing; City of Code of Light; MK Can; ‘Debate not Hate’ campaign; the death of Tetyana Millard; the Army Netball Team visit; and the safe arrival of  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL49

Any petitions received by the deadline of 7:30 pm on Monday 16 October 2023 will be reported at the meeting.

The Council received a petition on behalf of residents requesting the Council safeguard local green spaces and prevent Milton Keynes Council and Buckinghamshire Council extending the H6 Childs Way.

The Cabinet member advised that all members should be aware of the response that was sent to Buckinghamshire Council on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL50

To receive questions and provide answers to questions received from members of the public by the deadline of 7:30 pm on Monday 16 October 2023 and any urgent questions agreed by the Mayor.

Questions were received from three members of the public.

John Scott asked Councillor Marland, with regard to your support for residents to oppose the proposed road across Kingsmead Green, can you assure us that your change of approach is genuine and not just placatory tactics, given the very large number  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL51

None.

None remaining.

Councillor Nolan moved the following recommendation from the meeting of Cabinet held on 12 September 2023, which was seconded by Councillor M Bradburn:

“That the Corporate Parenting Annual Report be received.”

The recommendation was agreed by acclamation.

RESOLVED:

That the Corporate Parenting Annual Report be received.

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 McLean, Exon, Mahendran, Verma, Fuller, Bell, M Khan, Wardle, D Hopkins, Andrew and Verma.

Question from Councillor McLean to Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council)

Councillor McLean asked Councillor Marland, with regard to the new waste contract, does the Cabinet member agree that it would  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL54

The motions are set out in full below:

The Mayor ruled that in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 the Council would debate an urgent motion as the motion deadline fell before the outbreak of war in Israel and Gaza

Councillor Marland moved the following motion which was seconded by Councillor D Hopkins:

“1.  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL55

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.2 the motion was withdrawn before the commencement of the meeting.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.2 the motion was withdrawn before the commencement of the meeting.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.2 the motion was withdrawn before the commencement of the meeting.

Councillor Oyakhire moved and Councillor Priestley seconded the following motion:

“1.    That this Council notes that:

a)            October marks Black History Month in the UK, a national celebration which honours the contributions and achievements of black heritage and culture; 

b)            Black History Month is an opportunity to continue to amplify  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL55(d)

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.2 the motion was withdrawn before the commencement of the meeting.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.2 the motion was withdrawn before the commencement of the meeting.

To receive a report on changes to committee proportionality following the Newport Pagnell South by-election.

The Mayor moved and the Deputy Mayor seconded the following recommendations:

“That Council note the revised political makeup of Milton Keynes City Council and agree:

a)      revised allocations to Committees, and Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority (as set out in Annex A); and

b)      revised appointments to Committees, and Buckinghamshire  ...  view the full minutes text for item CL56