Meeting documents

Prior to the commencement of the meeting, all present stood in silent tribute to memory of Jess Lenthall, Rating and Recovery Officer, who had tragically passed away recently.

Proposed by Councillor Mills and seconded by Councillor Poll:-

"That Councillor Mrs S Renshell be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year."

There being no other nominations, it was

RESOLVED –

That Councillor Mrs S Renshell be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.

Councillor Mrs Renshell, having accepted the appointment, duly made and signed the Declaration required by the Local Government Act, 1972, and expressed thanks for her election.

Councillor Mrs Renshell in the Chair.

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Renshell, duly seconded and

RESOLVED –

That the sincere thanks of the Council be accorded to Councillor Mrs Bloom for her distinguished service as Chairman of the Council for the last two years.

Councillor Mrs Bloom addressed the Council in response to the sentiments expressed.  A past Chairman’s badge was presented to Councillor Mrs Bloom who in turn presented a small gift to her partner.

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Renshell and seconded by Councillor Hewson:-

"That Councillor Mrs J Brandis be appointed Vice Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year."

There being no other nominations, it was

RESOLVED – That Councillor Mrs Brandis be appointed Vice Chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.

Councillor Mrs Brandis, having accepted the appointment, duly made and signed the Declaration required by the Local Government Act, 1972, and expressed thanks for her appointment.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 22 February, 2017, copy attached as an appendix.

RESOLVED –

That the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 22 February, 2017, be approved as a correct record.

(i)           By-Election: Elmhurst Ward

The Chief Executive to report formally the election of Susan Morgan as a Councillor for the Elmhurst Ward at the by-election held on 6 April, 2017.

(ii)          By-Election: Wendover and Halton Ward

The Chief Executive to report formally on the result of the by-election for the Wendover and Halton Ward that was held on 4 May, 2017.

The Director with responsibility for finance, on behalf of the Returning Officer, informed Members that Susan Morgan had been elected as a District Councillor for the Elmhurst Ward at the by-election held on 6 April, 2017, and that Richard Newcombe had been elected as a District Councillor for the Wendover and Halton Ward at the by-election held on 4 May, 2017.

At the conclusion of the above business, the Committees of the Council will meet for the purposes of electing Chairmen and Vice Chairmen.  The relevant agendas are attached.

At the conclusion of the business of full Council, the Committees of the Council met for the purposes of appointing Chairmen and Vice Chairmen.