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Summary

The Rutland Council meeting focused on several key topics, including the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 2024-25 Municipal Year, updates to the Council's Constitution, and appointments to various committees and outside bodies.

  1. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman:

    • Councillor Andrew Brown was re-elected as Chairman of the Council for the 2024-25 Municipal Year. Councillor Ross nominated him, highlighting his effective and independent chairing and commitment to public engagement. The vote was unanimous.
    • Councillor Samantha Harvey was re-elected as Vice Chairman. Councillor Powell nominated her, and the vote was also unanimous. Councillor Harvey expressed her gratitude and emphasized the importance of representation.
  2. Chairman's Announcements:

    • The Chairman and Vice Chairman attended several events, including the 50th anniversary of Victoria Hall, the High Sheriff's Declaration at Oakham Castle, the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth II, a Fire and Rescue Awards evening, and a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Oakham Castle.
  3. Updates to the Constitution:

    • Councillor Johnson introduced several updates to the Constitution, including changes to the scheme of delegation, the designation of the Constitution Commission to a working group, and updates to the planning and licensing committee procedures. The motion to approve these changes was carried.
  4. Political Balance and Allocation of Seats:

    • Due to changes in the political groups, the allocation of seats was updated. The Liberal Democrat and Green Group, Independent Group, Conservative Group, and Labour Group were allocated seats proportionally. The motion to approve the allocations was carried.
  5. Appointment of Committee Chairs:

    • The following chairs were appointed:
      • Audit and Risk Committee: Councillor Karen Payne
      • Conduct Committee: Councillor Oliver Hemsley
      • Employment and Appeals Committee: Councillor Samantha Harvey
      • Licensing Committee: Councillor Nick Beggie
      • Planning Committee: Councillor Nick Beggie
      • Strategic Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Councillor Ross
  6. Program of Meetings:

    • The program of meetings for the 2024-25 Municipal Year was approved. A notable change is that Council meetings will be held on Thursdays from September onwards to allow officers more time to address queries.
  7. Appointments to Outside Bodies:

    • The Council approved the appointment of elected members to various outside bodies. Councillor David Wilby was reappointed as the Armed Forces Champion. However, the role of the Children's Champion was not filled, with the leader emphasizing that all elected members should act as champions for children in care.
  8. Other Business:

    • No other urgent business was discussed. The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15.

Attendees

Mark Andrews
Angela Wakefield
Tom Delaney
Kate Haworth
Profile image for CouncillorGiles Clifton
CouncillorGiles Clifton  Conservative •  Braunston & Martinsthorpe
Profile image for Councillor Tracy Carr
Councillor Tracy Carr  Independent •  Barleythorpe
Profile image for Councillor Raymond Payne
Councillor Raymond Payne  Liberal Democrats •  Oakham South
Profile image for Councillor Samantha Harvey
Councillor Samantha Harvey  Vice-Chairman of the Council •  Independent •  Cottesmore
Profile image for CouncillorOliver Hemsley
CouncillorOliver Hemsley  Independent •  Langham
Profile image for CouncillorAndrew Johnson
CouncillorAndrew Johnson  Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Governance and Resources •  Liberal Democrats •  Braunston & Martinsthorpe
Profile image for CouncillorChristine Wise
CouncillorChristine Wise  Portfolio Holder for Transport, Environment and Communities •  Liberal Democrats •  Uppingham
Profile image for Councillor Ramsay Ross
Councillor Ramsay Ross  Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  Oakham North West
Profile image for CouncillorRosemary Powell
CouncillorRosemary Powell  Portfolio Holder for Property and Economic Development •  Independent •  Whissendine
Profile image for CouncillorGale Waller
CouncillorGale Waller  Leader of the Council •  Liberal Democrats •  Normanton
Profile image for CouncillorSteve McRobb
CouncillorSteve McRobb  Labour •  Oakham North West
Profile image for CouncillorNick Begy
CouncillorNick Begy  Independent •  Greetham
Profile image for CouncillorMatthew Farina
CouncillorMatthew Farina  Conservative •  Ketton
Profile image for Councillor Mark Chatfield
Councillor Mark Chatfield  Liberal Democrats •  Oakham North East
Profile image for CouncillorHans Zollinger-Ball
CouncillorHans Zollinger-Ball  Green •  Barleythorpe
Profile image for Councillor David Wilby
Councillor David Wilby  Conservative •  Ryhall and Casterton
Profile image for CouncillorAbigail West
CouncillorAbigail West  Liberal Democrats •  Cottesmore
Profile image for CouncillorAndrew Brown
CouncillorAndrew Brown  Chairman of the Council •  Independent •  Lyddington
Profile image for CouncillorKaren Payne
CouncillorKaren Payne  Conservative •  Ketton
Profile image for CouncillorTim Smith
CouncillorTim Smith  Portfolio Holder for Children and Families •  Liberal Democrats •  Normanton
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Lambert
Councillor Stephen Lambert  Liberal Democrats •  Uppingham
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Browne
CouncillorPaul Browne  Portfolio Holder for Planning •  Liberal Democrats •  Oakham South
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Stephenson
Councillor Lucy Stephenson  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Uppingham
Profile image for CouncillorDiane Ellison
CouncillorDiane Ellison  Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health •  Liberal Democrats •  Oakham South
Profile image for CouncillorKiloran Heckels
CouncillorKiloran Heckels  Conservative •  Exton
Profile image for CouncillorKevin Corby
CouncillorKevin Corby  Independent •  Ryhall and Casterton

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