Councillor Tim Mitchell

Licensing Sub-Committee (4) - Thursday 30th January, 2025 10.00 am

This meeting was about whether to grant or refuse three applications concerning the sale of alcohol. The most contentious decision was a request to allow a bottle shop to place tables and chairs outside of its shop, which was opposed by several neighbours. There was also a request to extend the hours during which alcohol can be sold at a petrol station, and a request for a new license for a speakeasy bar in a basement.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 28th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 28 January 2025 was scheduled to discuss the Council's approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), receive an update from the Leader of the Council, and review the Committee's work programme.

Council - Wednesday 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to include a motion to approve the appointment of Janet Kealey as an independent person to the council’s standards committee, a debate on the opportunities and challenges faced by residents of Harrow Road ward, a series of reports on the City Plan, homelessness, and reform of planning committees, and a report on Council Tax.

Pension Fund Committee - Thursday 12th December, 2024 6.30 pm

The meeting report pack contains discussions on the Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMP) project, the McCloud project, the Pension Dashboard project, the council's pension website and updates on the council's pension investments. It also contains UNISON's motion about the fund's exposure to Israel. The most significant topic for discussion is the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Mansion House speech, which sets out reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Budget Scrutiny Task Group - Wednesday 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm

This meeting was to discuss the Council’s proposed capital programme, including both General Fund and Housing Revenue Account budgets. The Budget Scrutiny Task Group considered reports on an overview of the Capital Programme, and the programmes for each Executive Leadership Team.