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Venue: The Council Chamber - City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR. View directions
Contact: Oliver Harrison
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Welcome and Introductions Minutes: The Lord Mayor welcomed all attendees to the meeting and issued the safety information. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were heard from Councillors Hance, Jemphrey, Kent, Kollar, Tait, Tshabalala and Wye. |
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Election of Lord Mayor Minutes: Councillor Jos Clark moved that Councillor Andrew Varney be elected as Lord Mayor for the 2024 - 2025 municipal year.
Councillor Tom Blenkinsop seconded the motion.
Upon being put to the vote, it was
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Andrew Varney be elected as Lord Mayor of the City and County of Bristol for the 2024/25 municipal year.
Councillor Varney then signed the declaration of acceptance of the office of Lord Mayor of the City and County of Bristol.
The Lord Mayor then made his inaugural speech to Full Council.
Vote of thanks to the retiring Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress:
On the motion of Councillor Tom Renhard, seconded by Councillor Paula O’Rourke, and upon being put to the vote, it was
RESOLVED: That a vote of thanks be approved by the Full Council to the retiring Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in recognition of their work and duties carried out during the last municipal year.
Councillor Paul Goggin, as retiring Lord Mayor, then addressed the Full Council.
Vote of thanks to the retiring Deputy Lord Mayor and retiring Deputy Lord Mayor’s Consort:
On the motion of Councillor Patrick McAllister, seconded by Councillor Mark Weston, and upon being put to the vote, it was
RESOLVED:
That a vote of thanks be approved by the Full Council to the retiring Deputy Lord Mayor and retiring Deputy Lord Mayor’s Consort in recognition of their work and duties carried out during the last municipal year.
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Election of Deputy Lord Mayor Minutes: Councillor Zoe Peat moved that Councillor Paul Goggin be elected as Deputy Lord Mayor for the 2024/25 municipal year.
Councillor Sarah Classick seconded the motion.
Upon being put to the vote, it was
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Paul Goggin be elected as Deputy Lord Mayor of the City and County of Bristol for the 2024/25 municipal year.
Councillor Goggin then signed the declaration of acceptance of the office of Deputy Lord Mayor of the City and County of Bristol. |
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Declarations of Interest To note any declarations of interest from the Councillors. They are asked to indicate the relevant agenda item, the nature of the interest and in particular whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest.
Any declarations of interest made at the meeting which is not on the register of interests should be notified to the Monitoring Officer for inclusion.
Minutes: None received. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 231 KB To agree the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record. Minutes: On the motion of the Lord Mayor, seconded by Councillor Wilcox, it was
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting of the Full Council held on the 12th March 2024 be confirmed as correct record and signed by the Lord Mayor. |
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Lord Mayor's Business To note any announcements from the Lord Mayor Minutes: Full Council noted the recent passing of Alderman Peter Abraham and Alderman Brian Richards. There was a round of speakers in memoriam and a minute’s silence was observed. |
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Written Public Statements PDF 62 KB ***Please note that due to the late publication of reports, the public statement deadline has now been extended to 10.00am Tuesday 21 May.***
Under the Council’s constitution, there is no provision for public forum at the Annual Council meeting. However, in consultation with Party Group Leaders, the Lord Mayor has determined that written statements from members of the public will be accepted for this meeting on the following basis:
1. The wording of all written statements must be submitted by the deadline of midday Friday 17 May 2023. Please note that public questions are not permitted on this occasion. Statements should be sent to democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk
2. Statements for this meeting must be about the reports included on the agenda.
3. One written statement per member of the public or member of Council is permitted.
Details of all statements submitted will be sent to the Lord Mayor and all Councillors as soon as possible after the above deadline. Minutes: The Full Council received and noted the following statements:
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Dates and Times of Full Council Meetings 2024 - 25 PDF 160 KB Minutes: The Full Council considered a report which proposed dates and times of Full Council Meetings for the 2024/25 municipal year.
The Lord Mayor moved the report and recommendations.The Deputy Lord Mayor seconded the report.
RESOLVED: Full Council approved the dates and times of Full Council meetings in 2024-2025.
· 6pm, Tuesday 9 July 2024 · 6pm, Tuesday 10 September 2024 · 6pm, Tuesday 12 November 2024 · 2pm, Tuesday 10 December 2024 · 2pm, Tuesday 14 January 2025 · 2pm, Tuesday 25 February 2025 (budget Council meeting) · 2pm, Wednesday 5 March 2025 (reserve budget meeting, if required) · 6pm, Tuesday 11 March 2025
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Establishment of Committees 2024 - 25 PDF 191 KB Recommendation: To approve the composition of Committees for the 2024 - 25 municipal year (full recommendations are set out in detail at the end of the report). Minutes: The Full Council considered a report on the establishment of committees for 2024/25.
The Lord Mayor moved the report and recommendations. The Deputy Lord Mayor seconded the report.
It was then:
RESOLVED
1. That the following committees be established;
a. Policy Committees: • Adult Social Care Committee • Homes and Housing Delivery Committee • Public Health and Communities Committee • Economy and Skills Committee • Strategy and Resources Committee • Children and Young people Committee • Transport and Connectivity Committee • Environment and Sustainability Committee • Finance Sub-committee as a sub-committee of the Strategy and Resources Committee • Health Scrutiny Sub-committee as a Sub-committee of the Public Health and Communities Committee
b. Joint bodies: · Joint Health Scrutiny Committee · Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of jointly scrutinising the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STP) · West of England Combined Authority Overview and Scrutiny Committee (“The WECA Overview and Scrutiny Committee”) · Joint Overview and Scrutiny Arrangement comprising of the Constituent Councils of the West of England Combined Authority, the Mayor and North Somerset Council (“ · The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Arrangement”) · West of England Combined Authority Audit Committee (“The WECA Overview and Scrutiny Committee”)
c. Regulatory Committees: · Development Control Committee A · Development Control Committee B · Public Safety and Protection Committee · Public Rights of Way and Greens Committee
d. Appeals Committee
e. Other (non-executive) Committees: · Area Committees 1 to 9 · Audit Committee · Escalation Panel · Harbour Committee · Human Resources Committee · Selection Committee · Value and Ethics Sub-Committee
f. Statutory Committees: - To note the position in relation to the Licensing Committee. - To note the updated Terms of Reference for the Health and Wellbeing Board
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Allocation of Committee Seats 2024 - 2025 PDF 217 KB Recommendations
1. To review and approve the allocation of seats on committees in accordance with the statutory requirements concerning political balance and to approve the appointment of Members (and substitutes) to serve on committees (full recommendations set out at the end of this report).
2. To appoint Chairs and Vice Chairs to the Committees as proposed. Minutes: The Full Council considered a report seeking approval of the allocation of seats on committees in accordance with the statutory requirements concerning political balance.
The Lord Mayor moved the report and recommendations.The Deputy Lord Mayor seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: Full Council:
1. Approved the allocation of committee seats as set out above.
2. Approved the allocation of members to fill all of the vacancies on the Licensing Committee. In confirming appointments to the Committee, the Full Council is asked to take full account of equalities duties and considerations, and to note that the political balance rules do not apply.
3. Agreed that all Members of Council be appointed to serve on an Appeals Committee comprising of any 3 Members of Council, subject to them having first received the necessary training and not having been involved in the original decision which is the subject of an appeal.
4. Agreed that the Council be represented (as per paragraph 14) on the following joint bodies: - Joint Health Scrutiny Committee - Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of jointly scrutinising the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - West of England Combined Authority Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Joint Overview and Scrutiny Arrangementcomprising of the Constituent Councils of the West of England Combined Authority, the Mayor and North Somerset Council (“The Joint Overview and Scrutiny Arrangement” - West of England Combined Authority Audit
5. Noted the position in relation to the membership of the Health and Wellbeing Board as per paragraph 15 of the report.
6. Agreed that named members will be provided for the Committee memberships by the party group Whips (to be sent to the Monitoring Officer). If named substitutes are not also provided, then any Councillor of the relevant group may attend a meeting as a substitute, other than in the case of: - a Development Control Committee, where the substitute must be a member of another Development Control Committee (and be appropriately trained).
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Appointment of Leader Recommendation: That Full Council approve the appointment of Councillor Tony Dyer as Leader of the Council. Minutes: The Lord Mayor moved this item, the Deputy Lord Mayor seconded this item, and it was:
RESOLVED: That Cllr Tony Dyer be appointed as Leader of the Council. |
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Appointment of Deputy Leader Recommendation: That Full Council approve the appointment of Councillor Heather Mack as Deputy Leader of the Council. Minutes: The Lord Mayor moved this item, the Deputy Lord Mayor seconded this item, and it was:
RESOLVED: That Cllr Heather Mack be appointed as Deputy Leader of the Council.
Cllr Tony Dyer, as newly elected Leader of the Council, gave his inaugural address.
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