Agenda and minutes
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Election of a Mayor for the Ensuing Year Minutes: FORMER COUNCILLOR MRS BLATCHFORD IN THE CHAIR
RESOLVED: upon the motion of Councillor Fuller and seconded by Councillor Paffey, that Councillor Houghton be elected to the Office of 799th Mayor of Southampton and Chair of the Council for the ensuing year.
The Mayor (Councillor Houghton) then made and subscribed to the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
THE MAYOR (COUNCILLOR HOUGHTON) IN THE CHAIR
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Election of a Sheriff for the Ensuing Year Minutes: RESOLVED: upon the motion of Councillor McEwing and seconded by Councillor Fitzhenry that Councillor Rayment be appointed the 584th Sheriff of the City of Southampton and Vice-Chair of the Council for the ensuing year.
The Sheriff (Councillor Rayment) then made and subscribed to the Declaration of Acceptance of Office. |
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Vote of Thanks to Retiring Mayor Minutes: RESOLVED upon the Motion of Councillor Hammond and seconded by Councillor Moulton, that the Council places on record its appreciation for the distinguished manner in which former Councillor Mrs Blatchford had discharged the duties of the Mayor of the City during the period of her term of office. |
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To authorise the signing of the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 17th March 2020, attached. Minutes: RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 17th March 2021 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Announcements from the Mayor and Leader Matters especially brought forward by the Mayor and the Leader. Minutes: (i) Elections/Appointments New Councillors
I would like to thank all Members for their support in electing me as Mayor.
Members, as you will know the Local Elections and Police and Crime Commissioner Election took place on 6th May and I would like to thank all those involved in making these happen under the Covid restrictions.
Firstly, I would like to welcome our new Councillors and would be grateful if you would stand as I give your name so we can all identify you.
Welcome back: Councillor Jeremy Moulton – Millbrook Ward Councillor Spiros Vassiliou – Swaythling Ward Councillor Mike Denness – Bevios Ward
Welcome to our new Cllrs: Cllr Joshua Payne – Peartree Ward Cllr Matthew Magee – Bitterne Ward Cllr Amanda Guest – Redbridge Ward Cllr Diana Galton – Coxford Ward Cllr Robert Stead – Woolston Ward
And welcome back to all of you who successfully defended your seat.
(ii) Filming
Members, today’s meeting is being live streamed and will also be available for members of the public to view online after the meeting. For any member of the public filming I remind you that the right to film is limited to the duration of the meeting and recording must cease when I close the meeting.
Filming or recording is not permitted if the effect would be to interrupt or disturb the proceedings or if it is intrusive of a specific individual or individuals. If in my opinion this is occurring, it will not be permitted, and I will ask you to stop.
Similarly, some members of the public attending the meeting may object to being filmed, photographed or recorded and will expect that these wishes are complied with.
(iii) Meeting Protocol
I would like these meetings to run efficiently and effectively. To that end I would ask you to keep in mind through the year the basic courtesies we need to adhere to for this to happen: – timeliness both in arriving at the meeting and listening carefully to the speeches and arguments. I would also ask you to remember the courtesies you would like from members when you are speaking and extending those to others.
In addition we have a Covid meetings protocol which members have been sent and should abide by.
Members, you have been allocated a seat here in the in the Guildhall and the Chamber when we return there which is reflected in the seating plans made available to the public. Therefore, I would ask that you remain in the seat you are allocated, or if you wish to move, you give notice of your intention prior to the next meeting.
(iv) Mobile phones and electronic devices
As a reminder to Members, wi-fi is available in the Guildhall and Civic Centre. The use of mobile electronic devices can therefore be used in the Guildhall and in Committee Meetings.
I would urge Members to use their good sense and behave with courtesy, particularly in not tweeting messages which would otherwise be in breach of our ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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Election of the Leader To elect a Leader of the Council for the ensuing year. Following the election the Leader will announce membership of the Cabinet Minutes: The nomination of Councillor Fitzhenry was moved and seconded.
UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE IT WAS:
RESOLVED: that Councillor Fitzhenry be elected as Leader of the Council for the ensuing year.
Following his election as Leader, Councillor Fitzhenry informed the Council of his Cabinet and their Portfolio responsibilities.
Deputy Leader and Growth – Councillor Moulton
Finance – Councillor Hannides
Environment – Councillor S Galton
Communities, Culture and Heritage - Councillor Vassiliou
Health and Adult Social Care – Councillor White
Children’s Social Care - Councillor P Baillie
Education – Councillor J Baillie
Customer Service and Transformation – Councillor Harwood
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Appointments to Committees, Sub-Committees and Other Bodies A Appointment of Members
The Leader to move that, subject to alterations as may from time to time be made by the Council, the necessary Committees, Sub-Committees and other bodies and external organisations be appointed by the Council with the number and allocation of seats to political groups as set out in a schedule to be tabled at the meeting.
B Appointment of Chair
To appoint the Chair to each of the Committees and Sub-Committees appointed by the Council. Minutes: RESOLVED: that subject to certain decisions that may from time to time be made by the Council, the following Committees, Sub-Committees and other bodies be appointed with the allocation of seats to political groups shown therein and they be delegated authority to act within their Terms of Reference:-
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Calendar of Meetings To approve the following dates for meetings of the Council in the 2021/22 Municipal Year:
21st July 2021 15th September 2021 17th November 2021 23rd February 2022 (Budget) 16th March 2022 18th May 2022 (AGM)
Minutes: The Council approved the following dates for meetings of the Council in the 2021/22 Municipal Year:
21st July 2021 15th September 2021 17th November 2021 23rd February 2022 (Budget) 16th March 2022 18th May 2022 (AGM)
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