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Full Council - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.00 pm

December 17, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The meeting will consider the political composition of the council following two Councillors leaving the Conservative Group, how inheritance tax may affect local farmers, and whether to review the Council's Statement of Gambling Policy.

Inheritance Tax and Local Farmers

Councillor Johno Lee has submitted a motion that describes how recent changes to the inheritance tax system may affect the local farming community. The motion notes the Country Land and Business Association's assessment that 70,000 farms across the UK will be affected by the changes, which cap Agricultural Property Relief at £1 million. Councillor Lee states that:

The resultant changes to the cap could force local farmers to sell portions of their holdings to pay for the inheritance tax burdens.

The motion proposes to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ask that she reconsider the changes to Inheritance Tax.

Political Composition of the Council

The council will consider a report on the allocation of seats on its committees. The report states that Councillors Linda Dales and Rhona Holloway have both left the Conservative group, and will now both sit as Independent councillors.

Statement of Gambling Policy

The council will consider whether to adopt the proposed Statement of Gambling Policy for 2025-2027. The Statement of Gambling Policy describes how the council will exercise its responsibilities under the Gambling Act 2005. The council has previously determined that it will not issue any new casino licences, a position it will continue to hold. The report notes that it received two consultation responses to the draft policy, one from Councillor Karen Roberts, and another from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. The council will consider whether to accept the proposed amendments.

The report pack also contains the minutes from a number of previous meetings.

At the Full Council meeting on 15 October 2024, the council received a question from Councillor Roger Jackson about whether food outlets in Newark were displaying the correct food hygiene ratings. The council also considered a motion about the decision to means test the Winter Fuel Allowance. An amendment to the motion, proposed by Councillor Paul Peacock, was accepted. The motion, as amended, was passed unanimously.

At the Policy and Performance Improvement Committee meeting on 28 October, the council discussed a report on the Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, and another on the council's tenant engagement methodology.

At the Policy and Performance Improvement Committee meeting on 25 November, the council considered a report on the projected financial outturn for the 2024/25 financial year. It also considered a report on the Newark Towns Fund. The report notes that the YMCA Community and Activity Village had delivered fewer apprenticeships than originally planned because their scholarship programme was not accredited as an apprenticeship scheme.

At the Planning Committee meeting on 3 October 2024, the council granted planning permission for a development of 126 dwellings on land off Mansfield Road in Clipstone, subject to a Section 106 agreement. It also granted planning permission to demolish existing buildings and convert agricultural buildings into three dwellings at Checkers Farm, Priory Road, Thurgarton.

At the Planning Committee meeting on 11 November 2024, the council granted planning permission to convert land at The Old Stable Yard, Winthorpe Road, Newark into a permanent Gypsy/Traveller site. The report notes that the Environment Agency had objected to the development on the grounds of flood risk, but that the site had not flooded during two recent storms. The Committee resolved to grant planning permission for six plots, contrary to the officer's recommendation, and to bring a report to a future meeting setting out the conditions. The council also refused planning permission to change the use of land at Highfields, Gonalston Lane, Epperstone into a dog exercising area because of the potential noise disturbance to neighbours. The decision was taken contrary to the officer's recommendation.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jean Hall
Councillor Jean Hall  Independents for Newark and District •  Balderton South
Profile image for Councillor Linda Tift
Councillor Linda Tift  Chair of the Council •  Labour •  Rainworth North & Rufford
Profile image for Councillor Neil Allen
Councillor Neil Allen  Conservative •  Farndon & Fernwood
Profile image for Councillor Adrian Amer
Councillor Adrian Amer  Independent •  Castle
Profile image for Councillor Alice Brazier
Councillor Alice Brazier  Labour •  Ollerton
Profile image for Councillor Lee Brazier
Councillor Lee Brazier  Portfolio Holder- Housing •  Labour •  Ollerton
Profile image for Councillor Celia Brooks
Councillor Celia Brooks  Labour •  Edwinstowe & Clipstone
Profile image for Councillor Irene Brown
Councillor Irene Brown  Independent •  Bridge
Profile image for Councillor Rowan Cozens
Councillor Rowan Cozens  Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder - Heritage, Culture & the Arts. Leader of Independents for Newark and District Group •  Independents for Newark and District •  Beacon
Profile image for Councillor Susan Crosby
Councillor Susan Crosby  Portfolio Holder - Health, Wellbeing & Leisure •  Independents for Newark and District •  Beacon
Profile image for Councillor Linda Dales
Councillor Linda Dales  Conservative •  Collingham
Profile image for Councillor Debbie Darby
Councillor Debbie Darby  Newark and Sherwood District Independents •  Bridge
Profile image for Councillor Phil Farmer
Councillor Phil Farmer  Conservative •  Collingham
Profile image for Councillor Andy Freeman
Councillor Andy Freeman  Labour •  Edwinstowe & Clipstone
Profile image for Councillor Simon Forde
Councillor Simon Forde  Portfolio Holder for Climate and the Environment •  Independents for Newark and District •  Balderton South
Profile image for Councillor Peter Harris
Councillor Peter Harris  Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group •  Liberal Democrat •  Southwell
Profile image for Councillor Simon Haynes
Councillor Simon Haynes  Conservative •  Farndon & Fernwood
Profile image for Councillor Rhona Holloway
Councillor Rhona Holloway  Independent •  Bilsthorpe
Profile image for Councillor Roger Jackson
Councillor Roger Jackson  Vice-Chair of the Council Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Dover Beck
Profile image for Councillor Jack Kellas
Councillor Jack Kellas  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Farndon & Fernwood
Profile image for Councillor Johno Lee
Councillor Johno Lee  Independent •  Balderton North & Coddington
Profile image for Councillor Keith Melton
Councillor Keith Melton  Liberal Democrat •  Trent
Profile image for Councillor Sylvia Michael
Councillor Sylvia Michael  Conservative •  Sutton-on-Trent
Profile image for Councillor David Moore
Councillor David Moore  Independents for Newark and District •  Beacon
Profile image for Councillor Emma Oldham
Councillor Emma Oldham  Green Party •  Balderton North & Coddington
Profile image for Councillor Paul Peacock
Councillor Paul Peacock  Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Performance & Finance •  Labour •  Edwinstowe & Clipstone
Profile image for Councillor Claire Penny
Councillor Claire Penny  Portfolio Holder - Sustainable Economic Development •  Labour •  Rainworth North & Rufford
Profile image for Councillor Mike Pringle
Councillor Mike Pringle  Labour •  Ollerton
Profile image for Councillor Penny Rainbow
Councillor Penny Rainbow  Conservative •  Southwell
Profile image for Councillor Karen Roberts
Councillor Karen Roberts  Liberal Democrat •  Southwell
Profile image for Councillor Neil Ross
Councillor Neil Ross  Independents for Newark and District •  Devon
Profile image for Councillor Sue Saddington
Councillor Sue Saddington  Conservative •  Muskham
Profile image for Councillor Tom Smith
Councillor Tom Smith  Conservative •  Rainworth South & Blidworth
Profile image for Councillor Maurice Shakeshaft
Councillor Maurice Shakeshaft  Labour •  Farnsfield
Profile image for Councillor Matthew Spoors
Councillor Matthew Spoors  Green Party •  Devon
Profile image for Councillor Paul Taylor
Councillor Paul Taylor  Portfolio Holder - Public Protection and Community Relations •  Labour •  Devon
Profile image for Councillor Tina Thompson
Councillor Tina Thompson  Leader of the Newark and Sherwood Independents Group •  Newark and Sherwood District Independents •  Rainworth South & Blidworth
Profile image for Councillor Tim Wendels
Councillor Tim Wendels  Conservative •  Lowdham
Profile image for Councillor Tim Wildgust
Councillor Tim Wildgust  Conservative •  Boughton
John Robinson
Sanjiv Kohli
Matt Lamb
Suzanne Shead
Matt Finch
Helen Bayne
Helen Brandham
Nigel Hill
Catharine Saxton

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