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Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 6.00 pm

May 15, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The meeting of the Cotswold District Council's full council focused on the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Council, announcements from the Chair and Leader, and the appointment of committees and outside bodies.

The most significant topic was the election of the Chair of the Council. Councillor Nicky was nominated and seconded for the position, praised for being fair-handed and maintaining good order in meetings. An electronic vote was held, resulting in 28 votes for and 1 against, confirming Councillor Nicky as Chair for the 2024/25 term.

Next, the appointment of the Vice-Chair was discussed. Councillor Mark Harris was nominated and seconded, with commendations for his effective role and impressive beard. An electronic vote confirmed his appointment with 34 votes in favor.

The Chair, Councillor Nicky, made several announcements, including her gratitude for re-election and her participation in various events such as the gala night at the Barn Theatre and the Forest of Dean Council's charity dinner. She also announced her plan to walk the Cotswold Way over the summer to support three local charities: North Cotswold Friends, the Churn Project, and Tetbury Youth and Community Trust.

The Leader, Councillor Joe Harris, congratulated the Chief Executive Rob Weaver on the birth of his daughter and welcomed Alan Hope as the new Strategic Housing Manager. He addressed member safety concerns due to recent vandalism incidents and discussed the closure of the Kingshill Meadow Roundabout, which has caused economic harm and frustration. He also criticized the Gloucestershire Growth Strategy for proposing 23,000 new houses in Kemble and 7,000 in Moreton-in-Marsh, which he argued would nearly double the district's housing stock and impact its unique character.

The appointment of committees was discussed, with Councillor Joe Harris presenting the updated cabinet portfolios and thanking various councillors for their contributions. The council resolved to apply political balance provisions to committees, appoint councillors to serve on committees and working groups, and agree on changes to the terms of reference for the Constitution Working Group and the Publica Review Working Group.

Finally, the appointment to outside bodies was addressed, with Councillor Joe Harris providing an overview of various roles and nominations. An amendment was proposed by the opposition to appoint Councillor Darryl Corr to the Gloucestershire County Council Economic Growth Scrutiny Committee, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of Councillor Angus Jenkinson.

Attendees

Profile image for Gina Blomefield
Gina Blomefield  Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Conservative •  Campden & Vale
Profile image for Claire Bloomer
Claire Bloomer  Cabinet Member for Communities •  Liberal Democrats •  New Mills
Profile image for Ray Brassington
Ray Brassington  Chair of Planning and Licensing Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Four Acres
Andrew Brown
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Patrick Coleman  Vice-Chair of Planning and Licensing •  Liberal Democrats •  Stratton
Profile image for Daryl Corps
Daryl Corps  Conservative •  Moreton West
Profile image for David Cunningham
David Cunningham  Conservative •  Fosseridge
Profile image for Tony Dale
Tony Dale  Liberal Democrats •  Northleach
Profile image for Mike Evemy
Mike Evemy  Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation •  Liberal Democrats •  Siddington & Cerney Rural
Profile image for David Fowles
David Fowles  Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Coln Valley
Caleb Harris
Profile image for Joe Harris
Joe Harris  Leader of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  St Michael's
Profile image for Mark Harris
Mark Harris  Vice-Chair of Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Abbey
Profile image for Paul Hodgkinson
Paul Hodgkinson  Cabinet Member for Health, Culture and Visitor Experience •  Liberal Democrats •  Chedworth & Churn Valley
Profile image for Nikki Ind
Nikki Ind  Chair of Council •  Independent •  Tetbury East & Rural
Profile image for Angus Jenkinson
Angus Jenkinson  Liberal Democrats •  Moreton East
Profile image for Julia Judd
Julia Judd  Conservative •  Ermin
Profile image for Juliet Layton
Juliet Layton  Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning •  Liberal Democrats •  South Cerney Village
Profile image for Andrew Maclean
Andrew Maclean  Leader of the Green Party Group •  Green Party •  The Rissingtons
Profile image for Helene Mansilla
Helene Mansilla  Vice-Chair Audit and Governance Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South
Profile image for Mike McKeown
Mike McKeown  Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Sustainability •  Liberal Democrats •  Kemble
Profile image for Dilys Neill
Dilys Neill  Liberal Democrats •  Stow
Ana Prelici
Profile image for Nigel Robbins
Nigel Robbins  Chair of Audit and Governance Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  The Beeches
Profile image for Tony Slater
Tony Slater  Conservative •  Grumbolds Ash with Avening
Profile image for Lisa Spivey
Lisa Spivey  Liberal Democrats •  The Ampneys & Hampton
David Stanley
Profile image for Tom Stowe
Tom Stowe  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Campden & Vale
Profile image for Jeremy Theyer
Jeremy Theyer  Conservative •  Sandywell
Kira Thompson
Profile image for Clare Turner
Clare Turner  Deputy Leader of the Green Party Group •  Green Party •  Blockley
Profile image for Michael Vann
Michael Vann  Liberal Democrats •  Fairford North
Profile image for Jon Wareing
Jon Wareing  Liberal Democrats •  Bourton Village
Profile image for Ian Watson
Ian Watson  Liberal Democrats •  Tetbury Town
Robert Weaver
Profile image for Len Wilkins
Len Wilkins  Conservative •  Bourton Vale
Profile image for Tristan Wilkinson
Tristan Wilkinson  Cabinet Member for Economy and Environment •  Liberal Democrats •  Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South