Venue: Council Chamber - Town Hall
Contact: Damian Eaton (0161 474 3207)
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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 Mark Hunter
SECONDED BY Councillor Mark Jones
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY - That Councillor Suzanne Wyatt of 25 Manor Road, Bramhall be elected Mayor of this Borough for the period to the next Annual Council Meeting. Councillor Wyatt 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 Suzanne Wyatt) in the chair
The Mayor expressed thanks to the Council for her election. |
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Investiture of the Mayoresses with their Badges of Office Additional documents: Minutes: The Mayor informed the Council that Melanie Braviner and Abigail Wyatt had agreed to act as her Mayoresses. The Mayoresses were then invested with their badge of office by the retiring Mayoress (Mrs Carol Greenhalgh). |
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Vote of Thanks to Past Mayor and Past Mayoress (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 Tom Morrison
SECONDED BY Councillor Ian Hunter
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 Mayoresses 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. |
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Appointment of Deputy Mayor (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 her appointment. Additional documents: Minutes: MOVED BY Councillor Karl Wardlaw
SECONDED BY Councillor Christine Carrigan
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY - That Councillor Kerry Waters of 147 Northumberland Road, Brinnington, Stockport be appointed Deputy Mayor of this Borough for the period to the next Annual Council Meeting.
Councillor Waters then made and signed the declaration of acceptance of office required by law to qualify her to act in the office of Deputy Mayor.
The Deputy Mayor expressed thanks to the Council for her 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 Wendy Nadin had agreed to act as her Deputy Mayoress. The Deputy Mayoress was then invested with her chain of office by the Mayor. |
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Vote of Thanks to Past Deputy Mayor and Past Deputy Mayoress (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 Karl Wardlaw
SECONDED BY Councillor Christine Carrigan
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 with a badge as a memento of his 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 27 March 2024. Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27 March 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor. |
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Mayor's Announcements Additional documents: Minutes: Mayor’s Chaplain
The Mayor announced that her chaplain for the year would be Reverend Chris Blunt, Rector of the Parish of Stockport with Brinnington.
50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
The Mayor reported that this year marked the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport and that an event would be held later in the month where all past Mayors of the borough would be invited to the parlour for a commemoration event.
The Mayor’s Charity
The Mayor reported that the Mayor’s Charity would be raising funds for Stockport Food Network.
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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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Report on the Election of Councillors To receive a report from the Returning Officer as to the persons elected to the office of Councillor on 2 May 2024 as follows:-
Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED – That the report of the Returning Officer as to the persons elected to the office of Councillor on 6 May 2024 be noted. |
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Cabinet Leader (Leader of the Council) To note that Councillor Mark Hunter has been appointed Cabinet Leader and Leader of the Council until the Annual Meeting of the Council following the end of his term of office. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED - That it be noted that Councillor Mark Hunter has been appointed Cabinet Leader and Leader of the Council until the Annual Meeting of the Council following the end of his term of office. |
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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 Councillor Mark Roberts as 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 three councillors and the appointment of other members as follows:-
Stockport Council
3 Councillors
Keith Holloway (Chair) Wendy Meikle Frankie Singleton
Other appointments
The Council’s Chief Executive The Council’s statutory Director for Children’s Services The Council’s statutory Director for Adult Social Services The Director of Public Health Representatives of the Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group Board (now Greater Manchester Integrated Care) A representative of Healthwatch Stockport A representative of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust A representative of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust A representative of Viaduct GP Federation A representative of Sector 3 |
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Allocation of Places on Committees in Accordance with the Proportionality Rules To 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. Additional documents: Minutes: The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mark Hunter) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Council Meeting 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 – (1) That the Council Meeting adopt alternative arrangements in respect of appointments to committees which are not strictly in accordance with proportionality under section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and to exclude the following from the Proportionality Calculation:-
· Stockport Homes Member Committee · Standards Committee · Health and Wellbeing Board · Appointments Committee
(2) That approval be given to the allocation of places on committees on committees as detailed in paragraphs 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8 of the report.
(3) That the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any consequential changes to the Constitution necessary to implement the above resolutions. |
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Appointment of Scrutiny Committees and Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee 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
Geoff Abell Laura Clingan Mike Newman David Sedgwick (Chair) Lisa Smart Catherine Stuart Karl Wardlaw Wendy Wild (Vice-Chair) Peter West
Shan Alexander Rosemary Barratt (Vice-Chair) Angie Clark Colin Foster (Chair) Graham Greenhalgh Helen Hibbert Dallas Jones Gary Lawson Leah Taylor
(i) a representative of the Church of England Diocesan Education Committee - Chris Gordon
(ii) a representative of the Roman Catholic Diocesan Education Authority - Vacancy
(iii) representatives of Parent Governors – 2x vacancies.
(c) Communities & Transport
9 Councillors
Joe Barratt (Chair) John Byrne Angie Clark Steve Gribbon Dominic Hardwick Tom Morrison Dan Oliver Rachel Wise Matt Wynne (Vice-Chair)
Christine Carrigan (Chair) Dickie Davies Helen Foster-Grime Mark Jones Carole McCann (Vice-Chair) Jeremy Meal Paul Wright Alex Wynne
(e) Economy, Regeneration & Climate Change
9 Councillors
Jake Austin Will Dawson James Frizzell (Vice-Chair) Ian Hunter Micheala Meikle David Meller Ian Powney Dena Ryness Claire Vibert (Chair)
(f) Co-ordination Committee (Chair and Vice-Chair to be appointed at first meeting)
The Chairs of the 5 Scrutiny Committee
Joe Barratt Christine Carrigan Colin Foster David Sedgwick Claire Vibert
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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
Geoff Abell Anna Charles-Jones Liz Crix Sue Glithero Graham Greenhalgh Mark Jones (Chair) Micheala Meikle Wendy Meikle Mike Newman John Taylor Kerry Waters Rachel Wise (Vice-Chair)
(ii) Licensing, Environment and Safety
10 Councillors
Shan Alexander (Chair) Grace Baynham Asa Caton Dickie Davies (Vice-Chair) Dean Fitzpatrick Helen Foster-Grime Dallas Jones Holly McCormack Pete West David Wilson
Sub-Committee A
3 Councillors
Shan Alexander Dickie Davies (Chair) Dean Fitzpatrick
Sub-Committee B
3 Councillors
Asa Caton Helen Foster-Grime (Chair) Peter West
Substitutes on the Sub-Committees to be members of the Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee.
(iii) Employment Appeals
3 non-Cabinet Councillors
Shan Alexander (Chair) Paul Wright Matt Wynne
(iv) Appeals Panel (Chair and Vice Chair to be appointed at the first meeting)
6 non-Cabinet Councillors
Shan Alexander Ian Hunter James Frizzell Holly McCormack Dallas Jones Karl Wardlaw
(v) Appointments
9 Councillors
Anna Charles-Jones Christine Carrigan Colin Foster Mark Hunter (Chair) Jilly Julian Gary Lawson David Meller Mark Roberts (Vice-Chair) Matt Wynne
(vi) Audit
6 Councillors
Jake Austin Jon Byrne Sue Glithero (Chair) Carole McCann (Vice-Chair) Ian Powney Alex Wynne
(vii) Member Committee
7 Councillors
Anna Charles-Jones James Frizzell Colin MacAlister David Meller Mark Roberts (Chair) John Taylor Matt Wynne (viii) Standards (Chair and Vice Chair to be appointed at the first meeting)
5 Councillors
Asa Caton Anna Charles-Jones Liz Crix Dan Oliver Paul Wright
5 Independent Members - Julie Carter, Stephen Clarke, Kieran McMahon and Andrew Stewart (one vacancy) 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 5 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
Jilly Julian
(ii) Association of Greater Manchester Authorities
1 councillor
Mark Hunter Substitute: Mark Roberts
(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
Helen Foster-Grime Keith Holloway Mark Hunter Dallas Jones Mark Jones Jeremy Meal Ian Powney Suzanne Wyatt Alex Wynne
Central Stockport
12 Councillors
Jon Byrne Christine Carrigan Asa Caton Laura Clingan Dickie Davies Sue Glithero Leah Taylor Karl Wardlaw Kerry Waters Wendy Wild Paul Wright Matt Wynne
Cheadle
9 Councillors
Anna Charles-Jones Graham Greenhalgh Ian Hunter Jilly Julian Carole McCann David Meller Tom Morrison Mike Newman Catherine Stuart
Heatons and Reddish
12 Councillors
Liz Crix Dean Fitzpatrick Colin Foster James Frizzell Gary Lawson Holly McCormack Dena Ryness David Sedgwick John Taylor Claire Vibert David Wilson Rachel Wise
Marple
6 Councillors
Geoff Abell Shan Alexander Steve Gribbon Colin MacAlister Micheala Meikle Aron Thornley
Stepping Hill
9 Councillors
Jake Austin Grace Baynham Will Dawson Dominic Hardwick Helen Hibbert Wendy Meikle Dan Oliver Frankie Singleton Pete West
Werneth
6 Councillors
Joe Barratt Rosemary Barratt Angie Clark Mark Roberts Lisa Smart Sue Thorpe
(d) Working Parties and Other Member Bodies
(i) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education
3 Councillors
Holly McCormack Mike Newman Sue Thorpe
together with representatives of the Corporate Director for People the Church of England, the Teachers’ Panel and such Christian and other ... view the full minutes text for item 15. |
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Representation of the Council on Outside Bodies To appoint Councillors to serve on the following outside bodies:-
Greater Manchester Combined Authority Greater Manchester Transport Committee Greater Manchester Waste & Recycling Committee Greater Manchester Police, Crime & Fire Panel Greater Manchester Police, Crime & Fire Steering Group Greater Manchester Pension Fund Management Panel Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Committee Joint Scrutiny Panel for Pennine Care (Mental Health) Trust Greater Manchester Audit Committee Greater Manchester 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 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 as follows:-
Edgeley Community Association - Councillor Matt Wynne Green Party - Councillor Gary Lawson Independent Ratepayers - Councillor Anna Charles-Jones Labour - Councillor David Meller Liberal Democrat - Councillor Mark Hunter |
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Council Meetings To note the dates and times of Council Meetings to be held during the period to the next Annual Council Meeting:-
11 July 2024 at 6.00 pm 1 October 2024 at 6.00 pm 21 November 2024 at 6.00 pm 16 January 2025 at 6.00 pm 27 February 2025 (Budget) at 6.00 pm 3 April 2025 at 6.00 pm Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED – That the dates and times of Council Meetings to be held during the period to the next Annual Council Meeting be noted as follows:-
11 July 2024 at 6.00 pm 1 October 2024 at 6.00 pm 21 November 2024 at 6.00 pm 16 January 2025 at 6.00 pm 27 February 2025 (Budget) at 6.00 pm 3 April 2025 at 6.00 pm |
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To note the dates and times of meetings of the Cabinet, Committees, Working Parties and other Member bodies for 2024/25. Additional documents: Minutes: The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mark Hunter) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the proposed Business Programme for the 2024/25 municipal year.
RESOLVED – That the dates and times of meetings of the Cabinet, Committees, Working Parties and other Member bodies for the Municipal Year 2024/25 be noted. |
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Constitution and Scheme of Delegation To approve the Constitution and Scheme of Delegation. Additional documents: Minutes: The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mark Hunter) 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. |