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Meeting Summary
Council
14 May 2024 - 19:00 to 19:40
Scheduled
Council Chamber
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
  • Documents
  • Attendance
  • Visitors
  • Declarations of Interests

Documents

Agenda

Standard Items
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence. 


01

 

There were no apologies for absence received.

 

 

2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

You have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in a matter to be discussed if it relates to something on your Register of Interests form. You must declare the interest and leave the room while the matter is dealt with.

You have a Personal Interest in a matter to be discussed if it affects
•    your well being or financial position
•    that of your family or close friends
•    that of a club or society in which you have a management role
•    that of another public body of which you are a member to a greater extent than others in your ward.
You must declare a personal interest but can speak and vote on the matter.

Whenever you declare an interest you must say why the interest arises, so that it can be included in the minutes. 

02

 

There were no declarations of interest declared at the meeting.

 

 

3 ELECTION OF MAYOR FOR THE 2024/25 MUNICIPAL YEAR

 

 

03

 

Proposer: Councillor Wainwright

Seconder: Councillor Jeal

 

That Councillor Paula Waters-Bunn, one of the Councillors of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, be and is hereby elected Mayor of the said Borough for the Municipal Year 2024/2025.   

 

CARRIED

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, here made the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and thanked Council for her election.   

 

 

4 VOTE OF THANKS TO OUTGOING MAYOR

 

 

04

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, presented Councillor Penny Carpenter with her Past Mayor's badge and a certificate to thank her for her services rendered to the residents of the Borough as Mayor of Great Yarmouth in the Municipal Year 2023-2024.   

 

Councillor P Carpenter thanked the Council for their support during her time as Mayor and advised that she had many highlights from during her year.

 

 

5 ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR FOR THE 2024/25 MUNICIPAL YEAR

 

 

05

 

Proposer : Councillor Plant

Seconder : Councillor Stenhouse

 

That Councillor Carl Annison, be elected for the position of Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Great Yarmouth for the Municipal Year 2024/2025.

 

Carried

 

 

6 APPOINTMENT OF MAYORS CHAPLAIN - FOR THE 2024/25 MUNICIPAL YEAR

 

 

06

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, informed Council that she had appointed Father Anthony to be her Chaplain.

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, signed the Declaration of Office and Father Anthony gave a
short blessing.

 

 

7 PRESENTATION TO MAYOR'S CONSORT

 

 

07

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, asked Councillor Graham Carpenter, Mayor's consort of the Borough of Great Yarmouth for the Municipal Year 2023/2024, to present the Consort Badge to Mr Matthew Bunn.

 

Mr Bunn thanked Councillor Carpenter and presented the him with a small gift.

 

 

8 PRESENTATION TO MAYOR'S CADET

 

 

08

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, informed Council that she had appointed Finley McCloskey from 901 Marine Troop Cadets, to be her Mayor's Cadet.

Her Worship, The Mayor, presented Finley with his Mayor's Cadet badge and a shield
with the Great Yarmouth Crest on it.

 

 

9 pdf MINUTES (228Kb)

 

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on the 22 February 2024.

 

 

09

 

Proposer : Councillor Smith

 

Seconder : Councillor Wainwright 

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on the 22 February 2024 be confirmed.

 

CARRIED.

 

 

10 ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS

 

To consider any items of Urgent Business.

 

 

10

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, advised that she had received no items of urgent business to be considered.

 

 

11 PUBLIC QUESTION

 

Council to consider the following question from Mr Stuart Hellingsworth.

 

The imminent closure of Snack Creations in Great Yarmouth in 2026, represents one of the last big industrial employers leaving the town. As a direct result of this, Unite the Union Great Yarmouth is running a campaign for Decent Jobs in Great Yarmouth.

 

We are calling for business and Political leaders to support the growth of jobs that guarantee;

*Pay at the Real Living Wage (£12 per hour or above).

*Guaranteed hours contracts (no zero hour jobs).

*Trade Union agreements to ensure workers have a real voice at work.

*Real training and development opportunities (including apprenticeships).

 

The 2019 Economic Profile for Great Yarmouth shows that workers in Yarmouth are subject to lower wages, longer working hours and less economic prospects than other parts of the County.

 

The 2020 Economic Strategy states that it’s aim is to grow a quality local jobs market with higher median wages, better paid work and investment in skills.

 

Can councillors provide us with any evidence that wages and conditions for Yarmouth workers have improved since the strategy was written?

 

11

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, advised Members that the Council had been informed that Mr Hellingsworth had been unable to attend council this evening and had therefore requested that his question be withdrawn from the agenda and be heard at the next available Council meeting.

 

 

12 ELECTION OF LEADER OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE 2024/25 MUNICIPAL YEAR

 

 

12

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, took nominations for the election of Leader of the Council.

 

Proposer: Councillor Plant
Seconder: Councillor Candon

 

That Councillor Smith be elected as Leader of the Council for the Municipal Year 2024/25.

 

CARRIED

 

The Leader thanked Council for the honour of being re-elected Leader of the Council and hoped that Council would work together for the benefit of the residents of the Borough of Great Yarmouth.

 

The Leader announced the following Cabinet Portfolio Holders:-

• Councillor Smith - Leader, Governance, Finance & Major Projects
• Councillor Plant - Deputy Leader Operational Property & Asset Management
• Councillor Bensly - Tourism, Culture & Coastal
• Councillor Candon - Economic Development & Growth
• Councillor Flaxman-Taylor - Housing, Health & Communities
• Councillor Wells - Environment & Sustainability, Waste & Licensing.

 

The Leader hereby provided an update to Members with regard to his recent meeting with the Minister. The Leader advised that he, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, the Chief Executive Officer and the Section 151 Officer, met with Simon Hoare MP where they discussed the concerns for the Borough with regard to its finances. The Leader advised that the Council had also now joined a special interests groups with regard to funding being received into Councils with representation from the Leader and the Council's Section 151 Officer.

 

 

13 pdf TIMETABLE OF MEETINGS FOR THE 2024-25 MUNICIPAL YEAR (54Kb)

 

Report attached.

 

 

13


Council were asked to agree the Timetable of Meetings for the municipal year 2024/25.


The Democratic Services Manager advised that there had been one change to the timetable of meetings for members approval this evening, the Licensing Committee which was originally proposed for the 20 May will now be held on Monday 10 June.

 

Proposer : Councillor Smith 

 

Seconder : Councillor Plant


That the timetable of meetings for 2024/25 be approved to include the amendment as advised by the Democratic Services Manager.


CARRIED 

 

 

14 pdf APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE 2024-25 MUNICIPAL YEAR (148Kb)

 

Report attached.

 

 

14


Council were asked to agree the Committee Memberships for the municipal year 2024/25.


The Democratic Services Manager advised that there had been one change to the Committee Memberships for members approval this evening, Councillor Graham Carpenter will be appointed to the Audit, Risk and Standards Committee instead of Councillor Penny Carpenter.

 

Proposer : Councillor Smith 

Seconder : Councillor Plant


That the Committee Memberships for 2024/25 be approved to include the amendment as advised by the Democratic Services Manager.


CARRIED 

 

 

15 pdf APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS FOR THE 2024-25 MUNICIPAL YEAR (117Kb)

 

Report attached.

 

 

15


Council were asked to agree the Appointments of Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the municipal year 2024/25.


The Democratic Services Manager advised that there had been one change to the Chair and Vice Chairs for members approval this evening, Councillor Graham Carpenter is proposed as Chair of the Audit, Risk and Standards Committee instead of Councillor Penny Carpenter

 

Proposer : Councillor Smith 

Seconder : Councillor Plant


That the Appointments of Chairs and Vice-Chairs for 2024/25 be approved to include the amendment as advised by the Democratic Services Manager.


CARRIED 

 

 

16 pdf WORKING GROUP MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE 2024-25 MUNICIPAL YEAR (116Kb)

 

Report attached.

 

 

16

 

Council were asked to agree the Working Group Memberships for the municipal year 2024/25.


The Democratic Services Manager advised that there had been one change to the Working Group Memberships for members approval this evening, Councillor Wainwright will be appointed to the Gorleston Seafront Working Group instead of Councillor Barbara Wright.

 

Proposer : Councillor Smith 

Seconder : Councillor Plant


That the Appointments of Working Group Memberships for 2024/25 be approved to include the amendment as advised by the Democratic Services Manager.


CARRIED 

 

 

17 pdf APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES FOR THE 2024-25 MUNICIPAL YEAR (159Kb)

 

Report attached.

 

 

17


Council were asked to agree the Appointments to Outside Bodies for the municipal year 2024/25.


The Democratic Services Manager advised that there had been one change to the Outside Body appointments for members approval this evening, No 15 - Great Yarmouth and Rambouillet Twinning Association Councillor Penny Carpenter is now proposed instead of Councillor James Bensly, and also notified Members that No 24 High School Foundation should state that this is a four year appointment and therefore would remain as previously agreed for 2023/24.

 

Her Worship, The Mayor,  advised that Council could vote en-bloc on appointments for this item with the exception of number 18 as this had received more nominations than positions available and would therefore require a separate vote. 

 

Members hereby voted on the representation that had received more nominations than positions available. Following a vote, the following Members were confirmed as appointed :-

 

  • Councillor Bird and Lawn to Number 18, GY Racecourse

 

Proposer : Councillor Smith 

Seconder : Councillor Plant


That the Appointments to Outside Bodies for 2024/25 be approved to include the amendment as advised by the Democratic Services Manager.


CARRIED 

 

 

18 MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

18

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, informed Council that her chosen charities for the Municipal
Year 2024/25 as follows:-

 

  • Great Yarmouth Stroke Group
  • Age Connected
  • Shrublands Football Club

 

Her Worship, The Mayor, informed Council that the dates for her Civic Reception and Civic Service would be announced in the next few weeks. She thanked everyone for attending Council this evening and invited Members to join her in the Assembly Room following the closure of the meeting.

 

 

19 EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC
In the event of the Committee wishing to exclude the public from the meeting, the following resolution will be moved:-

"That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12(A) of the said Act."

20 CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES

Attendance

Attended - Other Members
Name
No other member attendance information has been recorded for the meeting.
Apologies
NameReason for Sending Apology
No apology information has been recorded for the meeting.
Absent
NameReason for Absence
No absentee information has been recorded for the meeting.

Declarations of Interests

Member NameItem Ref.DetailsNature of DeclarationAction
No declarations of interest have been entered for this meeting.

Visitors

 

PRESENT:-

 

Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor P Waters-Bunn; Councillors Annison, Bensly, Bird, Borg, Boyd, Candon, Capewell, G Carpenter, P Carpenter, Cordiner-Achenbach, Flaxman- Taylor, Freeman, Galer, Grant, Green, D Hammond, Jeal, Lawn, Martin, McMullen, McCluskey, Mogford, Murray-Smith, Newcombe, Pilkington, Plant, Robinson-Payne, Rundle, Sharp, Smith, Stenhouse, Thompson, Upton, Wainwright, Waters-Bunn, Wells, Williamson, A Wright & B Wright.

 

Also in attendance :-

 

Ms S Oxtoby (Chief Executive Officer), Ms C Whatling (Monitoring Officer), Ms K Sly (Executive Director, Finance), Mrs P Boyce (Executive Director - People) Mrs N Hayes (Executive Director, Place) and Mrs S Wintle (Corporate Services Manager)

 

 

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