Agenda and minutes

Annual Meeting, Council - Friday, 20th May, 2016 2.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Civic Centre

Contact: Karen Robson 

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A minutes silence was observed following the death of Alderman Norman Lakey.

Reverend Tom Jamieson, Ryton Holy Cross Church gave the opening address.

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ELECTION OF MAYOR

To elect a Member of the Council to be Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year

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 J Graham, seconded by Councillor C McHugh, moved that Councillor A Thompson be elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year.

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

That Councillor A Thompson be elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year until acceptance of office by her successor.

 

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

Councillor A Thompson in the Chair

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ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR

To elect a Member of the Council to be Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year

Minutes:

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

 

On the motion of Councillor B Clelland, seconded by Councillor T Graham:-

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

That Councillor P Dillon be elected Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead for the ensuing municipal year until acceptance of office by her successor

 

Councillor P Dillon accepted the office of Deputy Mayor by law and expressed her thanks for the high honour accorded to her.

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APPOINTMENT OF LEADER pdf icon PDF 5 KB

To appoint the Leader of the Council followed by a vote of thanks for the work of the retiring Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Minutes:

On the motion of Councillor M Brain, duly seconded:-

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

i)

That Councillor M Gannon be appointed as Leader of the Council for an initial two year period until the date of the annual meeting after the municipal elections 2018

 

 

 

 

ii)

That Council place on record its thanks and appreciation for the work, service and achievements of Councillor Mick Henry during his time in office as Leader of the Council

 

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VOTE OF THANKS FOR THE WORK OF THE RETIRING MAYOR AND MAYORESS AND RETIRING DEPUTY MAYOR

Minutes:

On the motion of Councillor M Gannon, seconded by Councillor J Wallace:-

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

 

That the Council conveys its appreciation for the work of Councillor A Geddes, Mrs F Geddes and Councillor A Thompson for the performance of the many duties expected of them as Mayor, Mayoress and Deputy Mayor respectively

 

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ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS pdf icon PDF 10 KB

The Chief Executive will report the result of the Municipal Elections held on 5 May 2016

Minutes:

The Chief Executive reported that the following councillors had been elected on 5 May 2016 to represent wards of the borough indicated for a term of four years:-

Ward

 

No 1

 

 

Crawcrook and Greenside

Elected

 

Kathleen McCartney

 

 

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 2

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Liz Twist

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 3

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

John Hamilton

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 4

Winlaton and High Spen

Julie Simpson

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 5

Blaydon

Stephen Ronchetti

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 6

Whickham North

Sonya Hawkins

Liberal Democrat

 

 

 

 

No 7

Whickham South and Sunniside

John McClurey

Liberal Democrat

 

 

 

 

No 8

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

Peter Maughan

Liberal Democrat

 

 

 

 

No 9

Dunston and Teams

Brenda Clelland

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 10

Lobley Hill and Bensham

Catherine Donovan

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 11

Saltwell

Jeannie Kielty

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 12

Low Fell

Daniel Duggan

Liberal Democrat Focus Team

 

 

 

 

No 13

Chowdene

John McElroy

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 14

Bridges

John Eagle

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 15

Deckham

Leigh Kirton

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 16

High Fell

Jean Lee

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 17

Felling

Sonya Dickie

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 18

Windy Nook and Whitehills

Rachel Mullen

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 19

Pelaw and Heworth

Ian Patterson

Liberal Democrat Focus Team

 

 

 

 

No 20

Wardley and Leam Lane

Linda Green

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 21

Lamesley

Michael Hood

Labour

 

 

 

 

No 22

Birtley

Catherine Simcox

Labour

 

 

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APPOINTMENT OF CABINET AND DEPUTY LEADER pdf icon PDF 7 KB

To inform of the appointment of members of the Cabinet and the Deputy Leader of the Council for the ensuing municipal year

Minutes:

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

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

That the information be noted

 

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ALLOCATION OF SEATS pdf icon PDF 23 KB

The Leader of the Council will move:-

 

“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 the schedule, be approved.”

Additional documents:

Minutes:

On the motion of Councillor M Gannon, duly seconded:

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

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

 

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL AND OTHER BODIES EXERCISING NON EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS pdf icon PDF 198 KB

(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

 

(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; the Health and Wellbeing Board

 

(b)

Overview and Scrutiny Committees

 

(c)

Northumbria Police and Crime Panel

 

(d)

Honours Advisory Group

 

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

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

(i)         Gateshead Council 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 Wellbeing Board; the Overview and Scrutiny Committees; the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel; the Honours Advisory Group and outside bodies dealing with functions that are not wholly an executive responsibility respectively for the municipal year 2016/17.

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

i)

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

 

 

 

 

ii)

That the Chief Executive be authorised, following consultation with the Leader of the Council to agree any further necessary changes to the list of annual appointments

 

(ii)        Liberal Democrat Nominations

 

On the motion of Councillor J Wallace, duly seconded:-

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

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; Overview and Scrutiny Committees; the Honours Advisory Group and the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel for the municipal year 2016/17

 

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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS pdf icon PDF 11 KB

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 27.1, to appoint the chairs and vice-chairs of the bodies listed in Annex 1A to Part 3 of the Constitution

Additional documents:

Minutes:

On the motion of Councillor M Gannon, duly seconded:-

 

COUNCIL RESOLVED -

That the chair and vice-chairs of the bodies listed in Annex 1A to Part 3 of the Constitution and of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees for the municipal year 2016/17 as listed at Appendix 1b(iv) to these minutes be approved