Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Gregory, Wheeler, Fox, Beeston MBE, McCauley, Payne, Pepper and Hewson.

Reverend Phil Williams, acting Mayor’s Chaplain, delivered the opening prayers.

The Mayor paid tribute to the many volunteers and community representatives that he had met throughout the Civic Year and endorsed their valuable work in support of Gedling Borough.

The Mayor also thanked the Civic support staff for the help and guidance provided during his term of office.

None received.

It was proposed by Councillor John Clarke, seconded by Councillor David Ellis and:-

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth be elected Mayor of the Borough of Gedling for the ensuing year.

Councillor Hollingsworth made a signed Declaration of Acceptance of Office and adjourned the meeting to allow the transfer of Chain of Office and Robes.

The meeting then resumed with Councillor Hollingsworth in the Chair.

It was proposed by Councillor John Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barnfather and:-

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Collis and Mrs Ann Collis, Mayoress, be thanked for the work undertaken by them during their term of office as Mayor and Mayoress of the Borough.

It was proposed by Councillor David Ellis and seconded by Councillor Miller and:-

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Meredith Lawrence be appointed Deputy Mayor for the ensuing year.

Councillor Lawrence made a signed Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

The Mayor nominated Reverend Michael Taylor of All Hallows Church, Gedling as her Chaplain for the ensuing year.

The Mayor nominated the Alzheimer’s Society and Age UK Nottinghamshire as her Charities for the ensuing year.

It was proposed by Councillor David Ellis and seconded by Councillor Bailey and:-

RESOLVED:

That Councillor John Clarke be recognised as the Leader of the Council for the ensuing year.

Report of the Leader of the Council

Appendix 1 (To Follow)

Councillor John Clarke advised the Council of his appointments of Cabinet Members and Deputy Leader.          

It was proposed by Councillor Parr and seconded by Councillor Nicholson that Councillor Barnfather be recognised as the Leader of the First Opposition Group for the ensuing year.

It was proposed by Councillor Gillam and seconded by Councillor Ellwood that Councillor Hughes be recognised as the Leader of the Second Opposition Group for the ensuing year.

Report of the Corporate Director

Appendix 1 (To Follow)

It was proposed by Councillor John Clarke and seconded by Councillor David Ellis that the list of Chairs, Vice Chairs and members of each Committee and sub- committee of the Council as set out in the list circulated at the Council meeting be approved.

RESOLVED:

To appoint Chairs, Vice Chairs and Memberships of the Council’s Committees and sub-committees in accordance with the document circulated.

Report of the Corporate Director

Appendix 1 (To Follow)

It was proposed by Councillor John Clarke and seconded by Councillor David Ellis that the Council representatives on the bodies listed on the schedule circulated be approved.

RESOLVED:

That Members be appointed as representatives on the bodies indicated for the municipal year 2014/15.

Report of the Corporate Director

It was proposed by John Clarke and seconded by Councillor David Ellis that the schedule of committee meetings for the ensuing year, listed on pages 9 – 11 of the agenda, be approved.

RESOLVED:

To approve the schedule of committee meetings for the ensuing year as listed on pages 9 – 11 of the agenda.

The meeting concluded at 7.25pm.