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Summary

The meeting focused on the election of council positions, the approval of minutes, and the adoption of two neighbourhood development plans. Key decisions were made regarding the appointment of council leaders, committee memberships, and the adoption of the Brimscombe and Thrupp and Slimbridge Neighbourhood Development Plans.

Election of Vice Chair

Councillor Matthew Sargent was elected as Vice Chair of the Council for the Civic Year 2024/25. The nomination was made by Councillor Brougham and seconded by an unnamed councillor. The vote was conducted electronically.

Appointment of Leader and Deputy Leader

Councillor Catherine Braun was appointed as Leader and Councillor Pete Kennedy as Deputy Leader for the Civic Year 2024/25. The nominations were made by Councillor Oldham and seconded by Councillor Linda Cohen. The electronic vote confirmed their appointments.

Apologies and Declarations of Interest

Apologies were received from Councillors Sarah Canning, Helen Caton Hughes, Bob Hughes, John Parker, and Charlie Tuffin. One councillor declared an interest due to their work with the police in Warwickshire.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on April 25, 2024, were approved by a show of hands.

Announcements

The Longfield Community Hospice was announced as Stroud District Council's Charity of the Year. The hospice provides free care for adults in Gloucestershire with life-limiting illnesses and support for their loved ones.

Committee Memberships and Appointments

The council approved the membership of various committees, including the Audit and Standards Committee. Councillor Bob Hughes was appointed as Chair of the Audit and Standards Committee. The council also approved the appointment of representatives to several external bodies and working groups.

Appointment of Independent Persons

The council resolved to appoint Felida Piper and Adrian Stratton as independent persons for a further two years and to commence the recruitment of an additional independent person. The council also agreed to appoint three Parish and Town Council representatives to the Standards Subcommittee.

Brimscombe and Thrupp Neighbourhood Development Plan

The council adopted the Brimscombe and Thrupp Neighbourhood Development Plan, making it part of the development plan for Stroud District. The plan received 84.2% support in a referendum held on May 2.

Slimbridge Neighbourhood Development Plan

The council adopted the Slimbridge Neighbourhood Development Plan, making it part of the development plan for Stroud District. The plan received 84.7% support in a referendum held on May 2.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with a reminder for councillors to collect their nameplates and microphone ID cards. The Chair thanked everyone for their cooperation and wished them a safe journey home.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorBeki Aldam
CouncillorBeki Aldam  Vice-Chair of Community Services & Licensing Committee •  Green Party •  Thrupp
Profile image for CouncillorShyama Ananthan
CouncillorShyama Ananthan  Labour •  Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill
Profile image for CouncillorMartin Baxendale
CouncillorMartin Baxendale  Chair of Development Control Committee •  Green Party •  Stroud Valley
Profile image for CouncillorJames Boyle
CouncillorJames Boyle  Green Party •  Chalford
Profile image for CouncillorCatherine Braun
CouncillorCatherine Braun  Deputy Leader of Council; Vice Chair of Strategy & Resources Committee •  Green Party •  Wotton-under-Edge
Profile image for Councillor Martin Brown
Councillor Martin Brown  Chair of Community Services and Licensing Committee •  Green Party •  Bisley
Profile image for CouncillorRobert Brown
CouncillorRobert Brown  Conservative and Unionist Party •  Severn
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Caton Hughes
CouncillorHelen Caton Hughes  Labour •  Dursley
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Callinan
CouncillorJohn Callinan  Vice Chair of Audit and Standards Committee •  Labour •  Stonehouse
Profile image for CouncillorSarah Canning
CouncillorSarah Canning  Green Party •  Amberley and Woodchester
Profile image for CouncillorLinda Cohen
CouncillorLinda Cohen  Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group •  Liberal Democrats •  Wotton-under-Edge
Profile image for CouncillorTerry Cook
CouncillorTerry Cook  Labour •  Dursley
Profile image for CouncillorFraser Dahdouh
CouncillorFraser Dahdouh  Labour •  Cainscross
Profile image for CouncillorMaggie Dutton
CouncillorMaggie Dutton  Labour and Cooperative •  Nailsworth
Profile image for CouncillorJonathan Edmunds
CouncillorJonathan Edmunds  Green Party •  Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Fenton
CouncillorHelen Fenton  Vice Chair of Development Control Committee •  Green Party •  Chalford
Profile image for CouncillorMarisa Godfrey
CouncillorMarisa Godfrey  Green Party •  The Stanleys
Profile image for CouncillorLindsey Green
CouncillorLindsey Green  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative and Unionist Party •  Berkeley Vale
Profile image for CouncillorMilly Hill
CouncillorMilly Hill  Labour •  Cam East
Profile image for Councillor Ian Hamilton
Councillor Ian Hamilton  Labour •  Cam East
Profile image for CouncillorChris Haynes
CouncillorChris Haynes  Labour •  Cam West
Profile image for CouncillorKaty Hofmann
CouncillorKaty Hofmann  Leader of Labour Group •  Labour •  Rodborough
Profile image for CouncillorBob Hughes
CouncillorBob Hughes  Chair of Audit and Standards Committee •  Labour •  Dursley
Profile image for CouncillorSteve Hyndside
CouncillorSteve Hyndside  Green Party •  The Stanleys
Profile image for CouncillorPete Kennedy
CouncillorPete Kennedy  Green Party •  Painswick and Upton
Profile image for CouncillorCarol Kambites
CouncillorCarol Kambites  Green Party •  Stonehouse
Profile image for CouncillorKate Kay
CouncillorKate Kay  Chair of Council •  Green Party •  Nailsworth
Profile image for CouncillorGareth Kitchen
CouncillorGareth Kitchen  Green Party •  Wotton-under-Edge
Profile image for CouncillorTerri Kinnison
CouncillorTerri Kinnison  Labour •  Cam West
Profile image for CouncillorGary Luff
CouncillorGary Luff  Chair of Housing Committee •  Green Party •  Painswick and Upton
Profile image for CouncillorDave Mathews
CouncillorDave Mathews  Labour •  Cainscross
Profile image for CouncillorCath Moore
CouncillorCath Moore  Labour •  Stroud Uplands
Profile image for CouncillorGill Oxley
CouncillorGill Oxley  Conservative and Unionist Party •  Hardwicke
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Parker
CouncillorJohn Parker  Labour •  Stonehouse
Profile image for CouncillorMartin Pearcy
CouncillorMartin Pearcy  Chair of Environment Committee •  Green Party •  Coaley and Uley
Profile image for CouncillorNigel Prenter
CouncillorNigel Prenter  Labour •  Rodborough
Profile image for CouncillorSteve Robinson
CouncillorSteve Robinson  Labour and Cooperative •  Nailsworth
Profile image for CouncillorNatalie Rothwell-Warn
CouncillorNatalie Rothwell-Warn  Green Party •  Stroud Slade
Profile image for CouncillorMark Ryder
CouncillorMark Ryder  Conservative and Unionist Party •  Hardwicke
Profile image for CouncillorMatthew Sargeant
CouncillorMatthew Sargeant  Vice Chair of Council •  Green Party •  Painswick and Upton
Profile image for CouncillorLucas Schoemaker
CouncillorLucas Schoemaker  Vice Chair of Housing •  Green Party •  Stroud Trinity
Profile image for CouncillorHolly Simkiss
CouncillorHolly Simkiss  Liberal Democrats •  Kingswood
Profile image for CouncillorElizabeth Stanley
CouncillorElizabeth Stanley  Labour •  Cainscross
Profile image for CouncillorGill Thomas
CouncillorGill Thomas  Green Party •  Minchinhampton
Profile image for CouncillorCharlie Tuffin
CouncillorCharlie Tuffin  Conservative and Unionist Party •  Berkeley Vale
Profile image for Councillor Paul Turner
Councillor Paul Turner  Independent •  Berkeley Vale
Profile image for CouncillorChloe Turner
CouncillorChloe Turner  Leader of Council; Leader of the Green Group; Chair of Strategy and Resources Committee •  Green Party •  Minchinhampton
Profile image for CouncillorDemelza Turner-Wilkes
CouncillorDemelza Turner-Wilkes  Conservative and Unionist Party •  Hardwicke
Profile image for CouncillorTricia Watson
CouncillorTricia Watson  Vice-Chair of Environment Committee •  Green Party •  Chalford
Andrew Cummings
Hayley Sims

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