Agenda and minutes

As required by Section 3 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council proceeded to the election of the Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year.

Councillor H Kelly seconded by Councillor K Henderson, moved that Councillor K McCartney be elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That Councillor K McCartney be elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year until acceptance of office by her successor.

Councillor K McCartney accepted the office of Mayor by making and subscribing the declaration required by law and expressed her thanks for high honour accorded to her.

The Mayor invited nominations for the office of Deputy Mayor as required by Section 5 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Councillor C Buckley seconded by Councillor A Geddes, moved that Councillor F Geddes be elected Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year.

Councillor J Wallace seconded by Councillor J Mohammed, moved that Councillor M Ord be elected Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year.

The proposed nomination were put to a vote.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That Councillor F Geddes be elected Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year until acceptance of officer by her successor.

On the motion of Councillor M Gannon, seconded by Councillor C Donovan.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That the Council conveys its appreciation for the work of Councillor E McMaster, Mr D McMaster and Councillor K McCartney for their performance of the many duties expected of them as Mayor, Mayor’s Consort and Deputy Mayor.

The representative of the Chief Executive will report the results of the Municipal Elections held on 2 May 2024.

The Chief Executive reported that the following Councillors were elected on 4 May 2024 to represent the wards indicated.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That the information be noted.

The Leader announced, in accordance with the Executive Arrangements, that he had appointed his Cabinet members, including the Deputy Leader, Councillor Catherine Donovan.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That the information be noted.

On the motion of Councillor M Gannon, duly seconded:

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That in accordance with Sections 15 and 16 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, the allocation of seats on those bodies to which the Act applies, to the various political groups represented on the Council, as set out in attached (Appendix 1b(i)) be approved.

      i.        The Leader of the Council will move the nominations of the Gateshead Council Labour Group to the following bodies:

a)    Planning and Development, Licensing, Regulatory, Appeals, Rights of Way, Personnel Appeals, Special Appointments, Contracts, Audit and Standards, and Accounts Committees; Pensions and Pay Discretions Sub-Committee; the Health and Wellbeing Board

b)    Overview and Scrutiny Committees

c)    Northumbria Police and Crime Panel and the North East and North Cumbria ICS and North and Central ICPS Joint OSC

d)    Honours Advisory Group

e)    Outside bodies dealing with functions which are not wholly an executive responsibility

     ii.        The Leader of the opposition group will move the nominations of the Liberal Democrat Group to the following bodies:

a)    Planning and Development, Licensing, Regulatory, Appeals, Rights of Way, Personnel Appeals, Special Appointments, Contracts, Audit and Standards, and Accounts Committees; Pensions and Pay Discretions Sub-Committee; and Health and Wellbeing Board

b)    Overview and Scrutiny Committees

c)    Northumbria Police and Crime Panel and the North East and North Cumbria ICS and North and Central ICPS Joint OSC

d)    Honours Advisory Group

e)    Outside bodies dealing with functions which are not wholly an executive responsibility

Note: In accordance with the constitution, the Cabinet at its first meeting will appoint members of:

·         Advisory groups

·         Bodies of the Council dealing with executive functions

·         Joint committees and joint authorities dealing with executive functions

·         Outside bodies dealing with executive functions

·         Youth and community organisations

(i)            Labour Group Nominations

Councillor M Gannon, duly seconded, moved that the members listed at Appendix 1b(ii) to these minutes be appointed to the Planning and Development, Licensing, Regulatory, Appeals, Rights of Way, Personnel Appeals, Special Appointments, Contracts, Audit and Standards and Accounts Committees, Pensions and Pay Discretions Sub-Committee; the Health and Wellbeing Board; the Overview and Scrutiny Committees; the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel; Joint OSC for the North East and North Cumbria ICS and the North and Central ICPs; the Honours Advisory Group and outside bodies dealing with functions that are not wholly and executive responsibility for the municipal year 2024/25.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That the nominations of the Labour Group listed at Appendix 1b(ii) to these minutes be agreed.

(ii)           Liberal Democrats Group Nominations

Councillor R Beadle, duly seconded, moved that the members listed at Appendix 1b(iii) to these minutes be appointed to the Planning and Development, Licensing, Regulatory, Appeals, Rights of Way, Personnel Appeals, Special Appointments, Contracts, Audit and Standards and Accounts Committees, Pensions and Pay Discretions Sub-Committee; the Health and Wellbeing Board; the Overview and Scrutiny Committees; the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel; Joint OSC for the North East and North Cumbria ICS and the North and Central ICPs; the Honours Advisory Group and outside bodies dealing with functions that are not wholly and executive responsibility for the municipal year 2024/25.

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(ii)           That the nominations of the Labour Group listed at Appendix 1b(ii) to these minutes be agreed.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 28.1 to appoint Chairs and Vice Chairs of the bodies listed in Annex 1A to Part 3 of the Constitution.

On the motion of Councillor M Gannon, duly seconded:

COUNCIL RESOLVED:

(i)            That the chairs and vice chairs of the bodies linked in Annex A to Part 3 of the Constitution and of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees for the municipal year 2024/25 as listed in Appendix 1b(iv) to these minutes be approved.