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Council (SBC)
Friday 19 May 2006

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Agenda and Minutes

Council
Friday, 19th May, 2006 11.00 a.m.

Venue: Council Chamber Council Offices Spennymoor

Contact: Liz North 01388 816166 ext 4237 

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MAYORS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Mayor referred to his year in office which he had found to be an extremely enjoyable year and an honour.

 

He had visited many interesting and varied events and had met a number of people from various walks of life during his term of office.  He made reference to celebrations he had attended including one hundreth birthday, golden and diamond wedding anniversary celebrations, when he had the opportunity to meet with residents of the Borough.

 

The Mayor thanked Members of the Council, staff and his family for their loyal support.

 

Reference was made to his nominated charities, The Great North Air Ambulance and South Cleveland Heart Fund for which he had raised £10,293.25.  Councillor Piggott presented Mr. B. Cave from the Great North Air Ambulance and Dr. A. Davies, Consultant Cardiologist at James Cook University Hospital, with cheques in respect of the amount raised.  Both Mr. Cave and Dr. Davies expressed their thanks and appreciation for the donations. 

1.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

To notify the Mayor of any items that appear later in the agenda in which you may have an interest.

Minutes:

No declarations of interest were received.

  

2.

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR

To elect a Mayor for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.  The Mayor will, on appointment, make a Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

Minutes:

RESOLVED :            That Councillor Mrs. L. Hovvels be elected Mayor for the 2006/2007 Municipal year

 

Councillor Mrs. Hovvels signed the Declaration of Acceptance of the Office of Mayor and took the Chair.

 

In accepting the Office of Mayor, Councillor Mrs. L. Hovvels said that it was an honour and a privilege which she was proud to accept and that she would do her utmost to carry out the duties and responsibilities of Mayor with dignity and enthusiasm.  She considered the office of Mayor to be an opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and was looking forward to the challenge and responsibility.

 

It was explained that her chosen charities for the year were Little Hands in Kenya and the Learning Library which was based in Spennymoor.

 

She presented Councillor Piggott with a memento as a tribute to the enthusiasm and dignity in which he had carried out his duties.

3.

APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR

To elect a Deputy Mayor for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.  The Deputy Mayor will, on appointment, make a Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

Minutes:

RESOLVED :            That Councillor B. Hall be elected Deputy Mayor for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.

4.

APPOINTMENT OF LEADER OF THE COUNCIL

To elect a Leader of the Council for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.

Minutes:

RESOLVED : That Councillor R.S. Fleming be elected Leader of the Council for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.

 

5.

APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY LEADER OF THE COUNCIL

To appoint a Deputy Leader of the Council for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.

Minutes:

RESOLVED :            That Councillor K. Noble be elected Deputy Leader of the Council  for the 2006/2007 Municipal Year.

 

 

REVIEW OF CONSTITUTION

6.

ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a joint report of the Chief Executive and Director of Resources (for copy see file of Minutes) the purpose of which was to consider the establishment of an Audit Committee.

 

It was explained that the Council was being encouraged by the Audit Commission to consider the establishment of an Audit Committee, separate from the Executive and scrutiny functions, to enhance confidence in the financial governance of the authority.

 

The report identified issues which needed to be taken into account in determining a Statement of Purpose, core functions, structure and composition and the constitutional impact of creating an Audit Committee.

 

Members were informed that the report had been considered by Cabinet on 13th April, 2006 and by Standards Committee on 5th May, 2006 when the recommendations were agreed and supported.

 

RESOLVED :   1.   That an Audit Committee be established as detailed in the report.

 

                        2.   That the Constitution be amended to incorporate the changes shown in the Appendices to the report, together with any other consequential changes identified by the Monitoring Officer.

   

7.

MEMBER INVOLVEMENT PROPOSED CHANGES TO CALL-IN PROCEDURE

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive Officer (for copy see file of Minutes) proposing amendments to the Constitution, which had been initiated by Members of Overview and Scrutiny Committees.

 

Members were reminded that the Constitution had been adopted in May, 2002 as part of the Council’s approach to implementing the Local Government Act 2000.  A number of Reviews had taken place since that time.  The Constitution itself needed to be kept under regular review to ensure it reflected existing law and its operation continued to provide an efficient and effective framework for delivering the Council’s aims and objectives.

 

The Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committees had each considered the operation of the Constitution at their meetings in February/March 2006 and had made several proposals for amendment and, following consideration of Member’s suggestions, it had been proposed that “call-in” procedures be amended on a twelve month pilot basis.

 

RESOLVED :   1.   That the Call-in Rules be amended on a pilot basis to enable three Members of an appropriate Overview and Scrutiny Committee to call-in a key decision within five working days of the decision being published.

 

                        2.   That the pilot arrangements be reviewed before the Annual Council Meeting to be held in May, 2007.

 

                        3.   That consequential changes be made to the Constitution as necessary.

8.

CHANGES TO POLITICAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive Officer (for copy see file of Minutes) setting out arrangements for refining Cabinet portfolios to be more closely aligned with the Corporate Ambitions of the Council.  The report also suggested an amendment to the Community Outcomes and Values supporting the Council’s Corporate Ambitions.

 

It was explained that it had become apparent that Cabinet portfolios lacked direct correlation to the Corporate Ambitions of the Council and the proposals within the report would ensure that Cabinet Members undertook a clear role within the Borough and the wider region as Community Leaders for the Corporate Ambitions of the Council.

 

RESOLVED :         1.          That the revised Community Outcomes and Values (underpinning the four Corporate Ambitions) detailed in Appendix 1 to the report be approved.

 

                        2.         That the amendments to the Council’s Strategic Political Management Structure (Cabinet Portfolios and strategic working groups) detailed at Appendix 2 be agreed.

 

                        3.         That consequential amendments to the Constitution viz:- namely the Statement of Purpose and Part 3B - Cabinet Functions be approved.      

9.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING ACT 1989 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COMMITTEES AND POLITICAL GROUPS) REGULATIONS 1990 pdf icon PDF 90 K

Report of Chief Executive Officer

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive Officer relating to the review of allocation of seats on Committees to political groups.  (For copy see file of Minutes).

 

RESOLVED :         That the allocation of seats to political groups be in accordance with Appendix “A” of the report.   

 

CABINET, COMMITTES, PANELS, FORUMS, WORKING PARTIES AND GROUPS : MEMBERSHIP 2006/2007

10.

CABINET

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Cabinet comprise the following Members :-

 

                        Councillor R.S. Fleming  : Strategic Leadership

                                    ”                        K. Noble  : Social Regeneration and

                                                                                       Partnership

                                    ”                        Mrs. B. Graham  : Leisure and Culture

                                    ”                        A. Hodgson  : Environment           

                                    ”                        W. Waters  : Housing

                                    ”                        M. Iveson : Safer Communities

                                    ”                        Mrs. A.M. Armstrong : Community Health

                                    ”                        R.A. Patchett  : Learning and Employment

                                    ”                        D.A. Newell : Planning and Development

11.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 1

Minutes:

RESOLVED           That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee 1 comprises the following Members :-

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor A. Gray

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        J.K. Piggott

 

                        Members :             “      Mrs. K. Conroy

                              “      Mrs. J. Croft

                              “      B. Hall

                              “      J.G. Huntington

                              “      Mrs. I. Jackson Smith

                              “      J.M. Khan

                              “      B. Meek

                              “      G. Morgan

                              “      Mrs. E.M. Paylor

                              “      G.W. Scott                                 

 

 

12.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 2

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee 2 comprises the following Members :-

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor J. E. Higgin

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        J.P. Moran

 

                        Members :             “      W.M. Blenkinsopp

                              “      J. Burton

                              “      T.F. Forrest

                              “      D.M. Hancock

                              “      G.M.R. Howe

                              “      Ms. M. Predki

                              “      J. Robinson, JP

                              “      K. Thompson

                              “      T. Ward     

                              “      J. Wayman, J.P.

                                    Plus 2 Tenant Representative Co-optees appointed by Tenants Housing Services Group.

  

13.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 3

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee 3 comprises the following Members :-

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor V. Crosby

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        Mrs. B. A.Clare

 

                        Members :             “      B.F. Avery, J.P.,

                              “      D.R. Brown

                              “      G.C. Gray

                              “      Mrs J. Gray

                              “      K. Henderson

                              “      M.T.B. Jones

                              “      A. Smith

                              “      Mrs. L. Smith

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat      

                          

14.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That Audit Committee comprises the following Members :-

                       

                        Chairman:            Councillor M.A. Dalton

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        B. M. Ord

 

                        Members :             “      Mrs. C. Potts

                              “      Mrs. K. Conroy

                              “      Mrs. A.M. Fleming

                              “      J.M. Smith

                              Co-opted Member (Non Voting)

                       

15.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Development Control Committee comprises the following Members :-

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor A. Smith

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        B. Meek

 

                        Members :       All Members of the  Council

 

16.

LICENSING COMMITTEE 1

Minutes:

 RESOLVED : That Licensing Committee 1 comprises the following Members :

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor G. Morgan

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        Ms.  M. Predki

                                         

                        Members :             “      Mrs. A.M. Armstrong

                              “      W. M. Blenkinsopp      

                              “      D.R. Brown

                              “      M.A. Dalton

                              “      Mrs. B. Graham

                              “      A. Gray

                              “      Mrs. J. Gray

                              “      B. Hall

                              “      K. Henderson

                              “      J.E. Higgin

                              “      Mrs. L. Hovvels

                              “      G.M.R. Howe

                              “      J. Robinson, J.P.,     

                              “      G.W. Scott

                              “      Mrs. L. Smith

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat

                              “      T. Ward.

17.

LICENSING COMMITTEE 2

Minutes:

RESOLVED : That Licensing Committee 2 comprises the following Members :

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor T.F. Forrest

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        J. Robinson, JP

 

                        Members :             “      Mrs. K. Conroy

                              “      G.C. Gray

                              “      A. Hodgson

                              “      J.G. Huntington

                              “      M. Iveson

                              “      Mrs. I. Jackson Smith

                              “      J. P. Moran

                              “      G. Morgan

                              “      Mrs. E.M. Paylor

                              “      A. Smith

                              “      K. Thompson

                              “      W. Waters                 

                              “      J. Wayman, J.P.

                         

18.

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Standards Committee  comprises the following Members :

 

                                 Chairman:            Mr. L. Petterson (Co-opted Member)

                       

                        Members :           Councillor Mrs B. Graham

                              “      A. Gray

                              “      Mrs. L. Hovvels

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat

                              “      J. Wayman, JP     

                              1      (Town/Parish Council

                                          Representative)

                                    Mr. I. Jamieson (Co-opted Member)

19.

APPEALS/REVIEW PANEL

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Appeals Review Panel comprises the following Members :-:

 

                              Chairman:            To be appointed at each meeting

                       

                        Members :           Councillor Mrs. A.M. Armstrong

                              “      B.F. Avery, J.P.,

                              “      D.R. Brown

                              “      Mrs. B.A. Clare

                              “      Mrs. K. Conroy

                              “      V. Crosby

                              “      Mrs. A. M. Fleming

                              “      A. Gray

                              “      G.C. Gray

                              “      Mrs. L. Hovvels

                              “      G.M.R. Howe

                              “      J.M. Khan

                              “      J.P. Moran

                              “      G. Morgan

                              “      G.W. Scott

                              “      Mrs. L. Smith

                              “      K. Thompson

                              “      T. Ward

                              “      J. Wayman, JP

                           (4 Labour Members and 1 Non-Labour Member to be selected from the pool as and when necessary).

 

20.

CHIEF OFFICER/APPOINTMENTS PANEL

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Chief Officer Appointments Panel comprises the following Members :

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor R.S. Fleming

                       

                        Members :             “      Mrs. A.M. Fleming

                              “      T. F. Forrest

                              “      Mrs. B. Graham

                              “      Mrs. I. Jackson Smith

                              “      K. Noble

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat

 

 

21.

EMPLOYMENT ISSUES PANEL

Minutes:

  RESOLVED :         That the Employment Issues Panel comprises the following Members :

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor M. Iveson

                       

                        Members :             “      Mrs. A.M. Armstrong

                                    “      A. Gray

                                    “      G. C. Gray

                              “      A. Hodgson

                              “      J.M. Smith

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat

22.

PERSONNEL APPEALS PANEL

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Personnel Appeals Panel  comprises the following Members :

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor R.S. Fleming

                                                        

                        Members :             Councillor K. Noble

                                                “            Mrs. B. Graham

                                                   “      Mrs. J. Gray

                                    “      D.M. Hancock

                              “      Mrs. L. Hovvels

                              “      J.M. Khan

                              “      G. Morgan     

                              “      B. M. Ord

                              “      Mrs. C. Potts

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat

                              “      J. Wayman, J.P.

23.

AREA 1 FORUM

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Area 1 Forum comprises the following Members :

 

                        (All Members representing the Spennymoor, Low Spennymoor and Tudhoe Grange, Middlestone and Tudhoe Wards, together with representatives from Town and Parish Councils and other organisations as appropriate).

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor J.M. Khan

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        A. Smith

 

                        Members :             “      Mrs. A.M. Armstrong

                              “      Mrs. B. Graham

                              “      A. Gray

                              “      M.T.B. Jones

                              “      B. M. Ord

                              “      G.W. Scott

                              “      Mrs. C. Sproat

                              “      K. Thompson

                              “      W. Waters.

24.

AREA 2 FORUM

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Area 2 Forum comprises the following Members :

 

                        (All Members representing the Bishop Middleham and Cornforth, Broom, Chilton and Ferryhill Wards together with representatives from Town and Parish Councils and other organisations as appropriate).

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor Mrs. C. Potts

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        Mrs. K. Conroy

 

                        Members :             “      B.F. Avery, J.P.,

                              “      T.F. Forrest

                              “      J.E. Higgin

                              “      A. Hodgson

                              “      B. Meek

                              “      G. Morgan

                              “      D.A. Newell

                              “      R. A. Patchett

                              “      Ms. M. Predki

25.

AREA 3 FORUM

Minutes:

RESOLVED :         That the Area 3 Forum comprises the following Members :

 

                        (All Members representing the Fishburn and Old Trimdon, Sedgefield and New Trimdon and Trimdon Grange Wards together with representatives from Town and Parish Councils and other organisations as appropriate).

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor T. Ward

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        J. Burton

 

                        Members :             “      D.R. Brown

                              “      Mrs. L. Hovvels

                              “      K. Noble

                              “      J. Robinson, J.P.

                              “      J. Wayman, J.P.

26.

AREA 4 FORUM

Minutes:

 RESOLVED :         That the Area 4 Forum comprises the following Members :

 

                        (All Members representing the Byerley, Sunnydale and Thickley Wards, together with representatives from Town and Parish Councils and other organisations as appropriate).

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor D. M. Hancock

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        Mrs. I. Jackson Smith

 

                        Members :             “      G.M.R. Howe

                              “      J. G. Huntington

                              “      J.M. Smith

                              “      Mrs. L. Smith

 

27.

AREA 5 FORUM

Minutes:

 RESOLVED :         That the Area 5 Forum comprises the following Members :

 

                        (All Members representing the Greenfield. Middridge, Neville and Simpasture, Shafto St. Marys, West and Woodham Wards, together with representatives from Town and Parish Councils and other organisations as appropriate).

 

                        Chairman:            Councillor Mrs. A.M. Fleming

                        Vice-Chairman:                  “        Mrs. J. Gray

 

                        Members :             “      W.M. Blenkinsopp

                              “      Mrs. B.A. Clare

                              “      Mrs. J. Croft

                              “      V. Crosby

                              “      M.A. Dalton     

                              “      R.S. Fleming

                              “      G.C. Gray

                              “      B. Hall

                              “      K. Henderson

                              “      M. Iveson

                              “      J. P. Moran

                              “      Mrs. E. M. Paylor

                              “      J. K. Piggott

28.

BOROUGH/PARISH RELATIONS WORKING PARTY

Minutes:

RESOLVED :                        That the Borough/Parish Relations Working Party comprises the following members :-

                         

                        Chairman:            To be appointed

                        Vice-Chairman:         To be appointed

 

Members :                Councillor Mrs. A.M. Armstrong-

                                                                           “            R.S. Fleming

                                                                                 “            Mrs. B. Graham

                                                                                 “            B. Hall

                                                                     “       A. Hodgson

                                                                     “      Mrs. L. Hovvels

                                             “      M. Iveson

                                                                     “            G. Morgan

                                             “      D.A. Newell

                                             “      K. Noble

                                                                     “             R.A. Patchett

                                                                  “            K. Thompson

                                             “      W. Waters -

                                                                  “            J. Wayman, J.P.

 

                                                                        Representatives of all Town and                       Parish Councils/Meetings

                                                         

29.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORY BOARD

Minutes:

 RESOLVED :         That the Youth Development Fund Advisory Board comprises the following Members :

 

                                

                                    Members :       Councillor R.S. Fleming :

                                          Councillor Mrs. B. Graham

                                    Plus      Councillor J. Robinson JP.

                                          Representatives of various outside bodies

                                   

 

 

30.

REPRESENTATION ON OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive Officer (for copy see file of Minutes) in respect of representation on outside organisations for 2006/07.

 

RESOLVED :      That representation on outside organisations for 2006/07 be as follows :-

 

 

Strategic Leadership (Councillor R.S. Fleming)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Association of Councillors (Northern Branch) 

 

Association of North East Councils

Deputy Leader acting as substitute

Association of Public Service Excellence.

 

County Durham Association of Local Authorities

Together with the Deputy Leader

Local Government Association (Assembly)

 

Local Government Association (Rural Commission)

 

Local Government Association Special Interest Group (New Towns)

 

North East Regional Assembly

 

North East Regional Assembly - Regional Development Forum

 

 

Community Health Portfolio (Councillor Mrs A.M. Armstrong)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Council for Age Concern (Durham County)

 

Durham County Association for the Disabled

 

North Regional Home Safety Council

 

Sedgefield Partnership Board for Services to Vulnerable Adults

Councillor W. Waters acting as substitute

Supporting People Cross Authority Members’ Group

Together with Cabinet Members for Safer Communities (Councillor M. Iveson) and Housing (Councillor W. Waters)

Durham County Community Education Panel

Disbanded

 

 

Leisure & Culture Portfolio (Councillor Mrs B. Graham)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Durham County Sports Association for the Disabled

 

National Playing Fields Association (Northern Steering Committee)

 

North East Museums, Libraries and Archives Service

 

North East Sport

 

Northern Arts Local Authority Forum

 

Northumbria Tourist Board (Local Authority Meeting)

 

Sedgefield Arts and Recreation Community Association (Ceddesfeld Hall).

 

The Hackworth Society

 

 

Housing Portfolio (Councillor W. Waters)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

National Housing and Town Planning Council (Regional Executive Committee)

Together with Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration & Partnership (Councillor K. Noble)

Northern Consortium of Housing Authorities

 

 

 

Safer Communities Portfolio (Councillor M. Iveson)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Local Police/Public Consultative Committee

Together with Councillor G.C. Gray

 

 

Learning & Employment Portfolio (Councillor R.A. Patchett)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Aycliffe Learning Town Partnership

 

 

County Durham Life Long Learning Partnership

 

 

Early Years Development and Child Care Partnership

 

ITeC North East Limited

 

Together with Councillor D.A. Newell

Newton Aycliffe Town Centre Forum

Together with Councillor Mrs B.A. Clare

Shildon and Sedgefield Development Agency - Board (SASDA)

Term of Office to September 2006

Together with Leader of the Council Councillor R.S. Fleming - (Term of office finishes September 2006)

 

Spennymoor Town Centre Forum

Together with Councillors J.M. Khan and A. Smith (Spennymoor Councillors)

Federation of Economic Development Authorities

Disbanded

 

Social Regeneration & Partnership Portfolio (Councillor K. Noble)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Coalfield Communities Campaign

Councillor Mrs L. Hovvels acting as substitute

Cornforth Partnership (Management Committee)

Together with Local Ward Members - Councillors A. Hodgson and Ms M. Predki

County Durham and Darlington SRB Programme Partnership Board

 

County Durham Strategic Partnership

 

Fishburn Community Skill Centre Project

Together with Councillor T. Ward

Groundwork East Durham (Board)

Together with Councillor A. Hodgson

LGA Member Task Group - Gypsies and Travellers

 

Local Area Agreement Interim Board

 

Sedgefield and District Advice and Information Service (Management Committee)

Together with Councillors Mrs B.A. Clare, V. Crosby, B. Meek and Mrs C. Potts

Sedgefield Borough Local Strategic Partnership

 

SRB6 Partnership Executive Board 

Together with Councillors B.F. Avery, J.P., A. Hodgson, B. Meek, R.A. Patchett and T. Ward

Trimdon 2000 Partnership Steering Group

 

 

 

Environment Portfolio (Councillor A. Hodgson)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

Institute of Solid Wastes Management

 

Investigation of Air Pollution (Standing Conference)

 

ENCAMS (Formerly Keep Britain Tidy Group)

Together with Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration & Partnership (Councillor K. Noble)

National Society for Clean Air

Together with Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration & Partnership Councillor K. Noble)

Sustainable Waste Management Strategy for County Durham Joint Steering Group

 

 

Planning & Development Portfolio (Councillor D.A. Newell)

 

Organisation

Additional Membership/Substitution/ Notes

East and West Durham Rural Development Areas (Joint Steering Committee)

 

 

Additional Representation

 

Organisation

Membership

Chilton Community College Association (Management Committee)

Councillors B.F.Avery, J.P., T.F. Forrest and Mrs. C. Potts (Councillors for the Chilton Ward)

County Durham and Tees Valley Strategic Health Authority (Strategic Alliances Group)

Cabinet Member for Community Health (Councillor Mrs A. Armstrong)

Cabinet Member for Environment (Councillor A. Hodgson) acting as substitute as and when necessary.

County Durham E-Government Partnership Joint Committee

Councillor D.A. Newell

Councillor Ms M. Predki acting as substitute as and when necessary.

Durham County Councils Health Scrutiny Committee

Councillors V. Crosby and A. Gray

Durham Rural Community Council

Councillor A. Hodgson

Durham Tees Valley Airport Consultative Committee

D.A. Newell

Durham Valuation Tribunal

No appointment sought this year

Environmental Services Joint Committee

Cabinet Member for Environment (Councillor Alan Hodgson)

Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration and Partnership (Councillor K. Noble)

Greenfield School (Newton Aycliffe) Shared Use Scheme (Management Committee)

Councillor R Patchett

Jubilee Fields Community Association

Councillor J.M. Smith

Middlestone Moor Youth Centre Committee

Councillor W. Waters

Nature Reserve Management Committee - Cow Plantation, Spennymoor

Councillor A. Smith

Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre (Management Committee)

Councillor G.C. Gray

North East Region Employers’ Organisation

Councillors A. Gray and M. Iveson

North East Regional Employers Organisation - Member Development Forum

Councillor A. Gray

Northern Regional Brass Band Trust

Councillor W. Waters

 

Sedgefield Borough Twinning Association

Mayor Councillor Mrs L. Hovvels (President of the Association)

Councillors B. Hall, M. Iveson, J. Robinson J.P., A. Smith, T. Ward and Mrs A.M.. Fleming

Sedgefield Community College (Management Committee)

Councillor J. Robinson J.P.

Shildon Railway Village Co-ordinating Committee

Cabinet Member for Leisure & Culture (Councillor Mrs B. Graham)

Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration & Partnership (Councillor K. Noble)

Director of Leisure Services

Plus 3 Representatives of the National Railway Museum

Spennymoor Youth and Community Association (Management Committee)

Councillor A. Gray

Trimdon Community College Association (Management Committee)

Councillors J. Burton, Mrs L. Hovvels and

T. Ward.

Heritage Line Community Rail Partnership

Disbanded

Housing 21, Avon Court Committee, Newton Aycliffe

Disbanded

Large Scale Voluntary Transfer - Shadow Board

Disbanded

Raisby Quarry Local Liaison Group

Disbanded

Southfields Opencast Committee

Disbanded

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FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS 2006/2007 pdf icon PDF 86 K

Report of Chief Executive Officer

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive Officer.  (For copy see file of Minutes).

 

RESOLVED :         That for the Municipal Year 2006/7 the Council appoints the Cabinet, Committees, Panels, Forums, Working Parties and Groups to meet on the dates and times referred to in the report.

  

EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

RESOLVED:             That in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it  involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972.

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INTERIM MANAGEMENT AND RESTRUCTURING OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S AND RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report of the Chief Executive Officer and the Minutes of the Chief Officer Appointments Panel held on 11th May, 2006

(for copy see file of Minutes) regarding the delivery of the statutory function of the Section 151 officer.

 

RESOLVED :         That the report be received and the recommendations contained adopted.