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Extraordinary Full Council, Full Council - Monday, 3rd June, 2024 5.30 pm

June 3, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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Summary

The Bristol City Council held a brief meeting where the main topic was the appointment of a new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service.

Apologies for Absence

Several councillors were noted as absent, including Councillors Rippington, Dud, Breckles, Kalishone, Raulston, Levan, Genfry, Tate, Galandras, and Hucker. Some corrections were made during the meeting as Councillors Breckles and Levan were present.

Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interest were made regarding the items on the agenda.

Public Forum

There were no public forum submissions for this meeting.

Appointment of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service

Councillor Tony Dyer proposed the appointment of Paul Martin as the Interim Chief Executive. He mentioned that the selection process was robust, involving a cross-party membership and an independent assessment by the Local Government Association (LGA)1. The proposal was seconded by Deputy Leader Councillor Heather Macke. The council voted in favor of the appointment with a clear majority.

The meeting concluded with a note that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday, 9th July.


  1. The Local Government Association (LGA) is an organization that supports local councils in England and Wales. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi
Councillor Al Al-Maghrabi Green • Frome Vale
Profile image for Councillor Donald Alexander
Councillor Donald Alexander Labour • Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Profile image for Councillor Kerry Bailes
Councillor Kerry Bailes Labour • Hartcliffe and Withywood
Profile image for Councillor Kelvin Blake
Councillor Kelvin Blake Labour • Hillfields
Profile image for Councillor Tom Blenkinsop
Councillor Tom Blenkinsop Labour • Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Profile image for Councillor Fabian Breckels
Councillor Fabian Breckels Labour • St George Troopers Hill
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Brown
Councillor Andrew Brown Chair of the Economy and Skills Committee • Liberal Democrat • Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Profile image for Councillor Rob Bryher
Councillor Rob Bryher Green • St George West
Profile image for Councillor George Calascione
Councillor George Calascione Green • Clifton Down
Profile image for Councillor Jos Clark
Councillor Jos Clark Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group • Liberal Democrat • Brislington West
Profile image for Councillor Emily Clarke
Councillor Emily Clarke Labour • Bedminster
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Classick
Councillor Sarah Classick Liberal Democrat • Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Profile image for Councillor Nicholas Coombes
Councillor Nicholas Coombes Liberal Democrat • Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Profile image for Councillor James Crawford
Councillor James Crawford Green • Bishopston and Ashley Down
Profile image for Councillor Kye Dudd
Councillor Kye Dudd Labour • Southmead
Profile image for Councillor Lisa Durston
Councillor Lisa Durston Labour • Filwood
Profile image for Councillor Tony Dyer
Councillor Tony Dyer Leader of the Council & Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee • Green • Southville
Profile image for Councillor Richard Eddy
Councillor Richard Eddy Conservative • Bishopsworth
Profile image for Councillor Emma Edwards
Councillor Emma Edwards Leader of the Green Group • Green • Bishopston and Ashley Down
Profile image for Councillor Abi Finch
Councillor Abi Finch Green • St George Central
Profile image for Councillor Lorraine Francis
Councillor Lorraine Francis Chair of the Adult Social Care Committee • Green • Eastville
Profile image for Councillor Ed Fraser
Councillor Ed Fraser Green • Eastville
Profile image for Councillor Ellie Freeman
Councillor Ellie Freeman Green • Bedminster
Profile image for Councillor Paul Goggin
Councillor Paul Goggin Labour • Hartcliffe and Withywood
Profile image for Councillor Caroline Gooch
Councillor Caroline Gooch Liberal Democrat • Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Profile image for Councillor John Goulandris
Councillor John Goulandris Party Whip • Conservative • Stoke Bishop
Profile image for Councillor Fi Hance
Councillor Fi Hance Green • Redland
Profile image for Councillor Katja Hornchen
Councillor Katja Hornchen Labour • Brislington East
Profile image for Councillor Jonathan Hucker
Councillor Jonathan Hucker Conservative • Stockwood
Profile image for Councillor Shona Jemphrey
Councillor Shona Jemphrey Green • Lawrence Hill
Profile image for Councillor Tim Kent
Councillor Tim Kent Liberal Democrat • Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Profile image for Councillor Ellie King
Councillor Ellie King Labour • Hillfields
Profile image for Councillor Susan Kollar
Councillor Susan Kollar Labour • Bishopsworth
Profile image for Councillor Cara Lavan
Councillor Cara Lavan Green • St George Central
Profile image for Councillor Rob Logan
Councillor Rob Logan Labour • Filwood
Profile image for Councillor Heather Mack
Councillor Heather Mack Green • Lockleaze
Profile image for Councillor Yassin Mohamud
Councillor Yassin Mohamud Green • Lawrence Hill
Profile image for Councillor Graham Morris
Councillor Graham Morris Conservative • Stockwood
Profile image for Councillor Paula O'Rourke
Councillor Paula O'Rourke Independent • Clifton
Profile image for Councillor Barry Parsons
Councillor Barry Parsons Chair of the Homes and Housing Delivery Committee • Green • Easton
Profile image for Councillor Zoë Peat
Councillor Zoë Peat Labour • Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
Profile image for Councillor Ed Plowden
Councillor Ed Plowden Green • Windmill Hill
Profile image for Councillor Serena Ralston
Councillor Serena Ralston Green • Clifton Down
Profile image for Councillor Tim Rippington
Councillor Tim Rippington Labour • Brislington East
Profile image for Councillor Kaz Self
Councillor Kaz Self Labour • Southmead
Profile image for Councillor Lisa Stone
Councillor Lisa Stone Green • Windmill Hill
Profile image for Councillor Kirsty Tait
Councillor Kirsty Tait Labour • Hartcliffe and Withywood
Profile image for Councillor Christine Townsend
Councillor Christine Townsend Chair of the Children and Young People Committee • Green • Southville
Profile image for Councillor Bador Uddin
Councillor Bador Uddin Conservative • Henbury and Brentry
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Varney
Councillor Andrew Varney Deputy Lord Mayor • Liberal Democrat • Brislington West
Profile image for Councillor Toby Wells
Councillor Toby Wells Green • Knowle
Profile image for Councillor Mark Weston
Councillor Mark Weston Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • Henbury and Brentry
Profile image for Councillor David Wilcox
Councillor David Wilcox Green • Lockleaze
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Williams
Councillor Stephen Williams Chair of the Public Health and Communities Committee • Liberal Democrat • Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
Profile image for Councillor Tim Wye
Councillor Tim Wye Green • Ashley
Profile image for Councillor Louis Martin
Councillor Louis Martin Labour • Frome Vale
Profile image for Councillor Patrick McAllister
Councillor Patrick McAllister Green • Hotwells and Harbourside
Profile image for Councillor Martin Fodor
Councillor Martin Fodor Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee • Green • Redland
Profile image for Councillor Henry Michallat
Councillor Henry Michallat Conservative • Stoke Bishop
Profile image for Councillor Tom Renhard
Councillor Tom Renhard Leader of the Labour Group • Labour • Horfield

Topics

No topics have been identified for this meeting yet.

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 03rd-Jun-2024 17.30 Full Council

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 03rd-Jun-2024 17.30 Full Council

Additional Documents

Full Council - Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service