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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN |
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ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN |
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MINUTES
To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 February 2009 as a correct record. |
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. |
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive apologies for absence. |
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CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULE NO. 13
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 13, the Chief Executive will report the receipt of a petition as detailed below. There can be no debate or comment upon this matter at the Council meeting:
Application No. B/09/00095 – Installation of floodlight to Ménage, Crowe Hall, Lower Street, Stutton
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Petition signed by approximately 47 residents objecting to the application. The petition was reported to the Development Committee at its meeting on 11 March 2009 and will be considered when the application is considered at a future Committee meeting. |
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Paper
H229
previously circulated to all Members
Paper J2 |
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
(a) Local Government Review (Strategy Committee 7 April 2009)
The Strategy Committee at its meeting on 7 April 2009 considered a report from the Chief Executive (Paper H229) advising the Committee of the further draft proposals of the Boundary Committee for England (BCE) in relation to its structural review of Suffolk. Following its consideration of this item, the Committee asked the Chief Executive to prepare a draft response for approval by the Council indicating support for the BCE’s further two-unitary draft proposal and opposition to its single unitary draft proposal. Members are asked to bring Paper H229 to the meeting with them. |
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A copy of the draft response is attached as Paper J2. The deadline for the submission of the Council’s response is 14 May.
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL
That the draft response attached as Paper J2 be approved for submission to the Boundary Committee.
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Paper
J3 |
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(b) Treasury Management Strategy (Strategy Committee 7 April 2009)
At its meeting on 7 April 2009, the Strategy Committee considered Paper H231, as amended by Paper H231A, and agreed to recommend the adoption of the 2009/10 Strategy.
The Director of Finance has prepared Paper J3 (attached) incorporating the amendments in Paper H231A. The Strategy Committee accepted the recommendation as set out below (paragraph 2.1 of Paper J3 refers).
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RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL
That the proposed Treasury Management Strategy for 2009/10, including the Annual Investment Strategy, as set out in the Appendices to Paper J3, be approved. |
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Paper
J4 |
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REDUCTION IN COUNCIL HOUSE RENT INCREASES FOR 2009/10
The Director of Finance reported to Strategy Committee on 7 April the recent Government announcement on the reduction in the Council House Rents increase.
The Strategy Committee agreed in principle that the reduction should be implemented as quickly as possible, taking into account legal issues of notice requirements and other related matters, details of which were awaited.
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A report is attached (Paper J4) setting out the current position and asking the Council to pass appropriate resolutions to enable the reduction to be implemented as soon as possible. This is in line with the Strategy Committee’s views, as set out in paragraph 5.6 of Paper J4, and the principle is supported by the Housing Panel.
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QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC
The Chairmen of Committees to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday 2 working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 14.
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QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS
The Chairman of the Council and the Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of that Committee or Sub-Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 15.4 (a) and (b).
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Paper
J5
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY (STEWARDSHIP) COMMITTEE
Report by the Overview and Scrutiny (Stewardship) Committee attached.
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Paper
J6 |
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY (COMMUNITY SERVICES) COMMITTEE
Report by the Overview and Scrutiny (Community Services) Committee attached.
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Paper
J7
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Report by the Standards Committee attached. |
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Paper
J8
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POLITICAL BALANCE AND COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES
Report by the Director of Corporate Services attached.
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Paper
J9
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APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTES – COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULE NO. 5
Report by the Director of Corporate Services attached.
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
To elect a Chairman for each of the following Committees:-
Strategy
Overview and Scrutiny (Stewardship)
Overview and Scrutiny (Community Services)
Development
Licensing and Appeals
Hadleigh and District Swimming Pool Trust
Note: Standards Committee on 1 April 2009 appointed Mr J B Newton as its Chairman. |
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Paper
J10
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TASK GROUPS AND PANELS -(A) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS,
(B) ANNUAL REPORTS
Report by the Director of Corporate Services attached.
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Paper
J11
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REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Report by the Director of Corporate Services attached. |
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