Venue: Council Chamber - Town Hall
Contact: Craig Ainsworth (0161 474 3204)
Note: Annual
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Councillor Maureen Rowles With deep regret, the Mayor referred to the death on 4 April 2017 of Councillor Maureen Rowles who had served on the Council since May 1980. It was reported that Councillor Rowles had also served as the Mayor of Stockport during 2000/2001 and as the Deputy Mayor in 1997/1998.
Each Party Group Leader then addressed the Council Meeting and paid tribute to Councillor Rowles.
Members of the Council then stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of Councillor Rowles. Additional documents: |
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(a) To elect a Mayor for the ensuing year.
(b) The person elected to make a declaration of acceptance of office.
(c) The Mayor to return thanks for her election. Additional documents: Minutes: MOVED BY Councillor Syd Lloyd
SECONDED BY Councillor Alanna Vine
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY - That Councillor Linda Holt of 76 Lyme Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport be elected Mayor of this Borough for the period to the next Annual Council Meeting.
Councillor Holt then made and signed the declaration of acceptance of office required by law to qualify her to act in the office of Mayor.
The Mayor (Councillor Linda Holt) in the chair
The Mayor expressed thanks to the Council for her election. |
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Investiture of the Mayor's Consort with his Badge of Office Additional documents: Minutes: The Mayor informed the Council that Mr Ken Holt had agreed to act as her Consort. The Mayor’s Consort was then invested with his badge of office by the retiring Mayoress (Dr Margaret Gordon). |
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Vote of Thanks to Past Mayor and Past Mayoress PDF 32 KB (a) To thank the Past Mayor and Past Mayoress for their services during their term of office.
(b) Presentation to the Past Mayor and Past Mayoress of badges in the form of replicas of the badge attached to the Mayoral Chain as mementos of their term of office.
(c) The Past Mayor to reply. Additional documents: Minutes: MOVED BY Councillor Stuart Corris
SECONDED BY Councillor Lisa Smart
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY - That thanks be tendered to the Past Mayor and the Past Mayoress for their services during their term of office. The Mayor then presented the Past Mayor and the Mayor’s Consort then presented to the Past Mayoress, badges in the form of replicas of the badge attached to the mayoral chain as mementos of their term of office.
The Past Mayor replied. |
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Appointment of Deputy Mayor PDF 33 KB (a) To appoint a Deputy Mayor for the ensuing year.
(b) The person appointed to make a declaration of acceptance of office.
(c) The Deputy Mayor to return thanks for his appointment. Additional documents: Minutes: MOVED BY Councillor Yvonne Guariento
SECONDED BY Councillor Tom Grundy
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY - That Councillor Walter Brett of 17 Claremont Avenue, Heaton Chapel, Stockport be appointed Deputy Mayor of this Borough for the period to the next Annual Council Meeting.
Councillor Brett then made and signed the declaration of acceptance of office required by law to qualify him to act in the office of Deputy Mayor.
The Deputy Mayor expressed thanks to the Council for his appointment. |
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The Deputy Mayoress to be invested with her Badge of Office Additional documents: Minutes: The Deputy Mayor informed the Council that Mrs Maureen Brett had agreed to act as his Deputy Mayoress. The Deputy Mayoress was then invested with her chain of office by the Past Deputy Mayoress (Mrs Angela Bennett). |
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Vote of Thanks to Past Deputy Mayor and Past Deputy Mayoress PDF 32 KB (a) To thank the Past Deputy Mayor and Past Deputy Mayoress for their services during their term of office.
(b) Presentation to the Past Deputy Mayor and the Past Deputy Mayoress of badges as mementos of their term of office.
(c) The Past Deputy Mayor to reply.
Additional documents: Minutes: MOVED BY Councillor Brian Bagnall
SECONDED BY Councillor Alanna Vine
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY - That thanks be tendered to the Past Deputy Mayor and Past Deputy Mayoress for their services during their term of office.
The Deputy Mayor then presented the Past Deputy Mayor a badge as a memento of her term of office.
The Past Deputy Mayor replied. |
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To approve as a correct record and to sign the minutes of the meeting of the Council Meeting held on 30 March 2017. Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 30 March 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor. |
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Mayor's Announcements Additional documents: Minutes: Stockport Air Disaster
The Mayor announced that a commemorative service would take place on Sunday, 4 June 2017 10.00 am to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Stockport Air Disaster
Civic Service – 4 June 2017
The Mayor further informed the Council Meeting that the Civic Service would be held on Sunday, 4 June 2017 at 12.15 pm at the Stockport (St Mary’s) Parish Church and that the sermon would be preached by the Bishop of Stockport.
The Mayor’s Charity
The Mayor reported that the Mayor’s Charity would be raising funds for RSPCA Stockport and The Arc, Romiley. |
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Declarations of Interest Members and officers to declare any interest which they may have in any of the items on the Summons for this meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interest which they had in any of the items on the Summons for this meeting.
No declarations of interest were made. |
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Cabinet Leader (Leader of the Council) PDF 31 KB To note that Councillor Alex Ganotis is appointed the Cabinet Leader and Leader of the Council until the meeting of the Annual Council in May 2019. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED - That it be noted that Councillor Alex Ganotis has been appointed the Cabinet Leader and Leader of the Council until the Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2019. |
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To receive a report from the Leader of the Council on -
(i) the number of councillors appointed to the Cabinet; (ii) appointments made to the Cabinet; (iii) the appointment of the Deputy Cabinet Leader (Deputy Leader of the Council); and (iv) the allocation of responsibilities (portfolios). Additional documents: Minutes: The Cabinet Leader (Leader of the Council) reported that he had appointed a Deputy Cabinet Leader (Deputy Leader of the Council) and other members of the Cabinet as follows and that they would be responsible for the portfolios indicated:-
Health and Wellbeing Board
The Cabinet Leader reported on the appointment of the following four councillors and that HealthWatch and the Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed the following representatives in addition to the statutory officers required to be appointed by law:-
Stockport Council
4 Councillors
Laura Booth Adrian Nottingham Tom McGee (Chair) John Wright
Substitutes Kenny Blair Sylvia Humphreys Keith Holloway Wendy Wild
Clinical Commissioning Group
Jane Crombleholme Dr Ranjit Gill Gaynor Mullins Dr Vicci Owen Smith
HealthWatch
Tony Stokes Substitute: Sue Carroll
Statutory Officers
Dr Stephen Watkins (as Director of Public Health) Andrew Webb (as designated Director for Children Services and Adult Services)
NHSEngland
Trish Bennett
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Ann Barnes Substitute: Judith Morris
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Henry Ticehurst |
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Allocation of Places on Committees in Accordance with the Proportionality Rules PDF 59 KB To consider a report of the Monitoring Officer. Additional documents: Minutes: The Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution) (Councillor Alex Ganotis) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Council Meeting Council Meeting - 24 May 2016 give consideration to the adoption of alternative arrangements in respect of appointments to committees, and not an allocation strictly in accordance with proportionality under section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, provided that no member votes in opposition.
RESOLVED – That members be appointed to committees as set out in paragraph 2.1 of the report. |
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Appointment of Scrutiny Committees and Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee PDF 41 KB To appoint Scrutiny Committees, the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee, Chairs and Vice-Chairs. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED - That the Scrutiny Committees and the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee be constituted as follows for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting, with terms of reference as set out in the Constitution:-
(a) Adult Social Care & Health
9 Councillors
Laura Booth (Chair) Annette Finnie Tom Grundy Keith Holloway Sue Ingham Chris Murphy John Taylor David Wilson John Wright (Vice-Chair)
(b) Children & Families
9 Councillors
Malcolm Allan Dickie Davies Tom Dowse (Vice-Chair) Annette Finnie Sylvia Humphreys Wendy Meikle (Chair) Paul Porgess John Taylor Elise Wilson
(i) a representative of the Church of England Diocesan Education Committee - Ian Roberts
(ii) a representative of the Roman Catholic Diocesan Education Authority - Vacancy
(iii) representatives of Parent Governors – Malcolm Bardgett and Michelle Beecroft
(c) Communities & Housing
9 Councillors
Christine Corris (Chair) Yvonne Guariento Paul Hadfield Mark Hunter Julian Lewis-Booth (Vice-Chair) Adrian Nottingham Andy Sorton Charlie Stewart Mark Weldon
(d) Corporate, Resource Management and Governance
9 Councillors
Walter Brett Anna Charles-Jones Roy Driver Philip Harding Mike Hurleston John McGahan (Chair) Iain Roberts Lisa Smart June Somekh (Vice-Chair)
(e) Economy & Regeneration
9 Councillors
Kenny Blair Stuart Bodsworth Richard Coaton Graham Greenhalgh(Vice-Chair) Philip Harding Oliver Johnstone (Chair) Charlie Stewart Jon Twigge Suzanne Wyatt
(f) Co-ordination Committee
The Chairs of the 5 Scrutiny Committee
Laura Booth Christine Corris Oliver Johnstone Wendy Meikle (Chair) John McGahan
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To appoint Committees, Area Committees, Working Parties and other Member bodies. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED - That Ordinary Committees, Area Committees, Working Parties and other Member bodies be constituted as follows for the period until the next Annual Council Meeting and with terms of reference as set out in the Constitution:-
(a) Ordinary Committees
(i) Planning and Highways Regulation
12 Councillors
Brian Bagnall (Vice-Chair) Christine Corris Graham Greenhalgh Paul Hadfield Philip Harding (Chair) Daniel Hawthorne Sylvia Humphreys Julian Lewis-Booth Wendy Meikle Andy Sorton John Taylor Elise Wilson
(ii) Licensing, Environment and Safety
10 Councillors
Stuart Corris Dickie Davies Chris Gordon Tom Grundy Daniel Hawthorne Sylvia Humphreys Chris Murphy (Chair) Alanna Vine (Vice-Chair) Lisa Walker David Wilson
Sub-Committee A
3 Councillors
Tom Grundy Chris Gordon (Chair) Lisa Walker
Sub-Committee B
3 Councillors
Stuart Corris Chris Murphy Alanna Vine (Chair)
Substitutes on the Sub-Committees to be members of the Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee.
(iii) Employment Appeals
3 non-Cabinet Councillors
Malcolm Allan Roy Driver (Chair) Syd Lloyd
(iv) Appeals Panel
6 non-Cabinet Councillors
Richard Coaton (Chair) Tom Dowse Wendy Meikle Charlie Stewart Mark Weldon Vacancy (Stockport Residents)
(v) Appointments
7 Councillors
Brian Bagnall Kate Butler Alex Ganotis (Chair) Mark Hunter Syd Lloyd Iain Roberts Wendy Wild (Vice-Chair)
(vi) Audit
6 Councillors
Stuart Corris (Chair) Roy Driver John Pantall Mike Hurleston (Vice-Chair) John Taylor Vacancy (Stockport Residents)
(vii) Contributors Committee
7 Councillors
Anna Charles-Jones Philip Harding (Chair) Mark Hunter Syd Lloyd John McGahan Iain Roberts Jonn Taylor
(viii) Funding Committee
7 Councillors
PhiLip Harding (Chair) Mark Hunter Mike Hurleston Syd Lloyd Iain Roberts Wendy Wild Vacancy (Independent Ratepayers) (ix) Member Committee
7 Councillors
Philip Harding Sylvia Humphreys Mark Hunter Syd Lloyd John Mcgahan Iain Roberts Wendy Wild (Chair)
(x) Standards (Chair and Vice Chair to be appointed at the first meeting)
4 Councillors
Brian Bagnall Adrian Nottingham June Somekh Elise Wilson
5 Independent Members - Julie Carter, Stephen Clarke, Kieran McMahon, Andrew Stewert and Margaret Waker 2 Independent Persons – Mark Iveson and Val Cottam
Standards Sub-Committee (Chair and Vice Chair to be appointed at the first meeting)
The sub-committee will comprise of 4 members including at least 1 independent member and 3 councillors. Where at least 1 independent member or councilor would have been present but for the fact that he or she has a prejudicial interest in the business to be transacted the quorum for the meeting shall be any 3 members.
Terms of Reference
The Council Meeting will establish a sub-committee at which a member complained of can respond to the investigation report and the sub-committee can determine whether the member had failed to comply with the Code of Conduct and what action is appropriate.
(b) Joint Committees
(i) Board of STaR Procurement Service
1 councillor
David Sedgwick Substitute: Kate Butler
(ii) Association of Greater Manchester Authorities
1 councillor
Alex Ganotis Substitute: Wendy Wild
(iii) Transport for Greater Manchester Committee
4 councillors
Christine Corris Annette Finnie Tom Grundy John Taylor
(c) Area Committees and Ward Committees
(i) Area Committees (Chair and Vice Chair to be appointed at the first meeting)
Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South
9 Councillors
Brian Bagnall Stuart Bodsworth Mark Hunter Linda Holt Mike Hurleston John McGahan Alanna Vine Lisa Walker Suzanne Wyatt
Central Stockport
12 Councillors
Sheila Bailey Richard Coaton Dickie Davies Philip Harding Daniel Hawthorne Patrick McAuley Chris Murphy Andy Sorton Charlie Stewart Wendy Wild Elise Wilson Vacancy
Cheadle
9 Councillors
Anna Charles-Jones Graham Greenhalgh Keith Holloway Sylvia Humphreys Adrian Nottingham John Pantall Paul Porgess Iain Roberts June Somkeh
Heatons and Reddish
12 Councillors
Walter Brett Kate Butler Roy Driver Dean Fitzpatrick Colin Foster Alex Ganotis Tom Grundy Yvonne Guariento Tom McGee David Sedgwick John Taylor David Wilson
Marple
6 Councillors
Geoff Abell Malcolm Allan Kenny Blair Tom Dowse Annette Finnie Susan Ingham
Stepping Hill
9 Councillors
Laura Booth Dave Goddard Paul Hadfield Oliver Johnstone Julian Lewis-Booth Wendy Meikle Jon Twigge Mark Weldon John Wright
Werneth
6 Councillors
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Representation of the Council on Outside Bodies PDF 42 KB To appoint Councillors to serve on the following outside bodies:-
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Transport for Greater Manchester Committee Fire Committee Greater Manchester Pensions Fund Management Panel Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Committee GMCA/ AGMA/ TfGMC Scrutiny Pool Pennine Care NHS Overview & Scrutiny Committee Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED - That the following councillors be appointed to serve on the following outside bodies:-
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Appointment of Leaders of Political Groups PDF 33 KB To note the appointment of Leaders of political groups. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED - That the appointment of the following Leaders of Political Groups be noted:-
Labour - Councillor Alex Ganotis Liberal Democrat - Councillor Iain Roberts Conservative - Councillor Syd Lloyd Independent Ratepayers - Councillor Adrian Nottingham Stockport Residents - Councillor Mags Kirkham
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Council Meetings To note (i) the dates and times of Council Meetings to be held during the period to the next Annual Council Meeting and (ii) the date of the next Annual Council Meeting as follows:-
29 June 2017 at 6.00 pm 14 September 2017 at 6.00 pm 26 October 2017 at 6.00 pm 30 November 2017 at 6.00 pm 18 January 2018 at 6.00 pm 22 February 2018 (Budget) at 6.00 pm 5 April 2018 at 6.00 pm 17 May 2018 (Annual) at 2.30 pm Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED – That (i) the dates and times of Council Meetings to be held during the period to the next Annual Council Meeting and (ii) the date of the next Annual Council Meeting as follows be approved:-
29 June 2017 at 6.00 pm 14 September 2017 at 6.00 pm 26 October 2017 at 6.00 pm 30 November 2017 at 6.00 pm 18 January 2018 at 6.00 pm 22 February 2018 (Budget) at 6.00 pm 5 April 2018 at 6.00 pm 22 May 2018 (Annual) at 2.30 pm |
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To note the dates and times of meetings of the Cabinet, Committees, Working Parties and other Member bodies. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED – That the dates and times of meetings of the Cabinet, Committees, Working Parties and other Member bodies for the Municipal Year 2017/18 be approved. |
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Constitution and Scheme of Delegation PDF 6 MB To approve the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation. Additional documents: Minutes: The Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting that the Council Meeting gives approval to delegation by the Council of its executive and non-executive functions and further requesting that the Council Meeting approves and adopts a revised Constitution incorporating those amendments previously approved by the Council Meeting.
RESOLVED – That the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation be approved and adopted. |
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Appointment of Chief Executive and Head of the Paid Service PDF 42 KB To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager. Additional documents: Minutes: The Leader of the Council (Policy, Finance & Devolution) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) seeking ratification of the recommendation from the Appointments Committee regarding the appointment of the Chief Executive/Head of Paid Service in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 following the recruitment and selection process undertaken.
RESOLVED – That approval be given to:-
(i) The ratification of the recommendation of the Appointments Committee that Pam Smith be selected for the position of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service following the conclusion of the selection process and final interviews on 25 April 2017.
(ii) The post being remunerated in accordance with the Council’s Pay Policy Statement as approved by the Council Meeting.
(iii) The delegation of authority to the Strategic Head of Corporate and Support Services (People and Organisational Development) to finalise the arrangements and the start date for the Chief Executive. |