Venue: Bury Town Hall
Contact: Julie Gallagher Democratic Services
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members of the Council are requested to declare any interests which they have in any items or issues before the Council for determination. Minutes: Councillor Lancaster declared a pecuniary interest in Agenda Item Notices of Motion (i) due to her owning a restaurant in the Borough and left the meeting for the consideration of the item.
Councillor Walmsley declared a personal in interest in Notices of Motion (ii) in view of her partner being a Trustee at the Fusilier’s Museum.
Councillor Vernon declared a personal in interest in Notices of Motion (ii) as a former Veteran and Policy Officer.
Councillor Grimshaw declared a personal in interest in Combined Authority and Questions to the Combined Authority representatives as an her daughter works for GMCA.
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MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS To receive communications from the Mayor and any announcements by the Leader of the Council or the Chief Executive on matters of interest to the Council. Minutes: The Mayor updated the Full Council meeting on duties undertaken as Bury’s first citizen, since the last Council meeting. |
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Minutes: The Minutes be approved subject to a minor amendment to include Councillors Hook, Southworth and Rahimov as movers of the Labour Motion. Updated version to be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME To answer questions from members of the public, notice of which has been given, on any matter relevant to the Council or its services to the community. Up to 30 minutes will be set aside for this purpose. If time permits, further questions will be invited from members of the public present. Minutes: There were no questions submitted in advance of the Meeting. Mr John Porter attended the meeting and submitted a question regarding restrictions on standing for election in the Borough. |
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF CABINET AND COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Minutes: (I) Employment Panel – UPDATED EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT / TERMS OF REFERENCE
It was moved by Councillor Rafiq and seconded by Councillor O’Brien and it was agreed that: Council approves and authorise the Council’s Monitoring Officer to make subsequent changes to the Council Constitution in relation to the Code of Conduct outlined below. (Appendix 1) Approve the terms of reference of the Employment Panel and authorise the Council’s Monitoring Officer to make subsequent changes to the Council Constitution (Appendix 2). (ii) Audit committee – CONTRACT PROCEDURE RULES
It was moved by Councillor Thorpe and seconded by Councillor Moss and it was agreed that Council, approves the revised Contract Procedure Rules 2024. (iii) Licensing and Safety Committee - GAMBLING POLICY - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
It was moved by Councillor Morris and seconded by Councillor Rizvi and it was agreed 1) that the proposed Statement of Principles, attached to the report at Appendix 1, be accepted without amendment. The statement had been widely consulted and any necessary amendments, as detailed in section 4 of the report, had been made. 2) To comply with the statute, a revised Statement of Principles must be agreed by Council on the 13th November 2024, for the proposed statement to be in place by the 31st January 2025.
(iv) Cabinet - Review of the Council’s Delivery Model and Voluntary Exits Approvals
It was moved by Councillor Rafiq and seconded by Councillor O’Brien and it was agree 1) that the Voluntary Early Retirement of the Group Engineer (Street Lighting & Operations) is approved. 2) that the Voluntary Early Retirement of the Head of Homelessness & Housing Options is approved. 3) Council thanks the Assistant Director (Operations), Joint Head of Communications, Engagement & Marketing, Group Engineer (Street Lighting & Operations) and Head of Homelessness & Housing respectively for their contribution to the Council and people of Bury over their time with the Authority.
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LEADER' STATEMENT AND CABINET QUESTION TIME
A member may ask a verbal question of the Leader, any Member of the Cabinet or Chair of a Committee about any matter on the Council agenda and which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the Borough. Only one verbal question per Councillor. (20 minutes)
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Minutes: (a) Written question (Notice given)
The Leader of the Council, Councillor E O’Brien, made a statement on the work undertaken by him since the date of the last Council meeting.
The Leader and the relevant Cabinet Members answered questions raised by Councillors on the following issues:
b) Verbal Questions
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(A) A combined authority update report is attached, for information. The focus of this update is the Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Committee. (B) The GM health scrutiny representative, Councillor FitzGerald will then be invited to present a verbal update on the work of the Authority (5 minutes). (C) Members will be allowed to ask verbal questions on the verbal update (5 minutes). (D) Questions (if any) on the work of the Combined Authority to be asked by Members of the Council for which the necessary notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. (10 minutes)
Additional documents: Minutes: The Council received a report on the work of the Combined Authorities and a verbal update from Cabinet Member, Councillor E FitzGerald on the work of the GM Health Scrutiny. The following questions had been received in accordance with Council Procedure Rules:
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NOTICES OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion have been received:-
(1) Economic Growth and Excessive Interventions
This Council notes that;
This Council further notes;
This Council resolves to; 1. Consult with the hospitality businesses and commercial property owners in Bury as to their views on the potential Government proposals outlined in this motion. 2. As part of this consultation enquire if there is anything we can do as a Council to advocate on their behalf. 3. Following receipt of the views of hospitality businesses and commercial property owners in Bury meet with the appropriate Business Group(s) to formulate an agreed action plan. 4. Write to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with the outcome of the consultation with Bury hospitality businesses and commercial property owners.
In the names of COUNCILLORS S. Arif, Bernstein, Brown, Gartside, Harris, Hussain, Lancaster, McBriar, Rydeheard, Vernon.
(2) Support to Armed Forces The Council notes that the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty, is a legal obligation on public bodies to ‘have due regard’ to the principles of the Covenant and requires decisions about the development and delivery of services to be made with conscious consideration of the needs of the Armed Forces community. These include healthcare, education, and housing services. “Due regard” means that organisations in scope of the Duty will need to consciously consider the unique obligations and sacrifices made by the Armed Forces; that it is desirable to remove disadvantages faced by the Armed Forces community; and that special provision may be justified in some circumstances. Although the Covenant has no mandate over veterans of the Blue Light Services the measures proposed would also support that wider community and those groups who are often overlooked especially in terms of mental health. Minutes: (i) Economic Growth and Excessive Interventions
Council considered a motion received in the names of Councillors S. Arif, Bernstein, Brown, Gartside, Harris, Hussain, Lancaster, McBriar, Rydeheard, Vernon.
The Motion was moved by Councillor Bernstein and seconded by Councillor Rydeheard and on being put with the majority of members voting against the Motion, the Mayor declared the motion lost. (ii) Funding for drop in centres for Older residents Council considered a motion in the names of Councillors Birchmore, Berry, Booth, Duncalfe, Marsden, M Smith, K Simpson and Cllr Mary Walsh. The motion was moved by Councillor Simpson and seconded by Councillor Marsden and on being put with all Members present including the Mayor voting in favour Council agreed to:
(iii)Exploration of Health Impact Assessments in Council Policy Development Council considered a notice of motion received in the names of Councillors: A Arif, Bayley, Boles, Cummins, Farooq, Fitzgerald, Frith, Gold, Green, Grimshaw, Haroon, Hayes, Hook, Ibrahim, ... view the full minutes text for item C. 30 |
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For information COUNCIL MOTION TRACKER A report setting out progress in respect of Motions passed at the last meeting of Council is attached for information. Additional documents: |
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SCRUTINY REVIEW REPORTS AND SPECIFIC ITEMS "CALLED IN" BY SCRUTINY COMMITTEES None to report. Minutes: There were no scrutiny review or specific items called in by scrutiny committees. |
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QUESTIONS ON THE WORK OF OUTSIDE BODIES OR PARTNERSHIPS Questions on the work of Outside Bodies or partnerships on which the Council is represented to be asked by Members of the Council (if any). Minutes: There were no questions on the work of the outside bodies. |