Agenda, decisions and minutes

Council - Monday 23 September 2013 7.00 pm

Venue: Bromley Civic Centre

Contact: Graham Walton 020 8461 7743

Items
No.	Item
29.	Apologies for absence Decision: Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Boughey, Getgood, Roxy Fawthrop, Samaris Huntington-Thresher, William Huntington-Thresher and Wells. Apologies for lateness were received from Councillors Canvin and Charles Rideout. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Boughey, Getgood, Roxy Fawthrop, Samaris Huntington-Thresher, William Huntington-Thresher and Wells. Apologies for lateness were received from Councillors Canvin and Charles Rideout.
30.	To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 1st July 2013 PDF 137 KB Additional documents: Council 010713 Appendix A Public Questions , item 30. PDF 104 KB Council 010713 Appendix B Oral Questions , item 30. PDF 214 KB Council 010713 Appendix C Written Questions , item 30. PDF 256 KB Decision: Minutes confirmed. Minutes: The minutes off the meeting held on 1^st July 2013 were confirmed.
31.	Declarations of Interest Decision: Declarations of interest were made by Cllrs Nicholas Bennett and Fortune. Minutes: Councillors Nicholas Bennett and Peter Fortune declared interests in relation to the question about housing matters as members of the Affinity Sutton Regional Scrutiny Board and the Affinity Sutton Homes Board respectively.
32.	Petitions Decision: No petitions had been received. Minutes: No petitions had been received.
33.	Questions from members of the public where notice has been given. PDF 5 KB Additional documents: Council 230913 PUBLIC REPLIES , item 33. PDF 7 KB Decision: There was one question for written reply. Minutes: One question for written reply had been received from Dr John Parke – the question and reply are set out in Appendix A to these minutes.
34.	Oral questions from Members of the Council where notice has been given. PDF 59 KB Additional documents: Council 230913 ORAL REPLIES , item 34. PDF 113 KB Decision: Twelve oral questions were dealt with. Minutes: Twelve oral questions were dealt with – these are set out in Appendix B to these minutes.
35.	Written questions from Members of the Council PDF 61 KB Additional documents: Council 230913 WRITTEN REPLIES , item 35. PDF 373 KB Decision: Answers to eight written questions were tabled. Minutes: The answers to eight written questions were tabled – these are set out in Appendix C to these minutes.
36.	To consider any statements that may be made by the Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holders or Chairmen of Committees. Decision: No statements were made. Minutes: No statements were made.
37.	Code of Corporate Governance PDF 97 KB View the background to item 37. View the decision for item 37. Additional documents: Enc. 1 for Code of Corporate Governance , item 37. PDF 418 KB Decision: The recommendation to approve the revised code of Governance was agreed. Minutes: Report RES13162 A motion to approve the revised code of Governance was proposed by Cllr Tony Owen, seconded by Cllr Russell Mellor and adopted.
38.	Treasury Management - Annual Report 2012/13 and Performance Quarter 1, 2013/14 PDF 157 KB View the background to item 38. View the decision for item 38. Additional documents: Enc. 1 for Treasury Management - Annual Report 2012/13 and Performance Quarter 1, 2013/14 , item 38. PDF 209 KB Enc. 2 for Treasury Management - Annual Report 2012/13 and Performance Quarter 1, 2013/14 , item 38. PDF 58 KB Council 230913 Treasury Management App 5 and 6 , item 38. PDF 160 KB Decision: The recommendations to note the 2012/13 Treasury Management Annual Report and approve the actual prudential indicators in the report, and to approve changes to the Council’s investment strategy, were approved. Minutes: Report RES13163 A motion to note the 2012/13 Treasury Management Annual Report and approve the actual prudential indicators in the report, and to approve changes to the Council’s investment strategy, was proposed by Cllr Graham Arthur, seconded by Cllr Steven Carr and adopted.
39.	To consider Motions of which notice has been given. PDF 6 KB Decision: Two motions were considered. (1) Waste4Fuel Ltd Operating License (Moved by Cllr Peter Fookes and seconded by Cllr Kathy Bance MBE) “This Council calls upon the Environment Agency to revoke the operating license of Waste4Fuel Ltd with immediate effect.” The following amendment was moved by Cllr John Ince and seconded by Cllr Peter Fortune – “That this Council continues to encourage the Environment Agency to pressure the operators to clear the offending site in accordance with the provisions of the High Court Order, and to recommend prosecution should they fail to comply, as well as to consider their ultimate sanction, a revoking of their operating licence.” The motion as amended was agreed. (2) Safer Neighbourhood Policing (Moved by Cllr Peter Fookes and seconded by Cllr Kathy Bance MBE) “This Council regrets the loss of Safer Neighbourhood Policing and calls on the Deputy Mayor for Policing to reintroduce it rather than the constituency based policing model.” The following amendment was moved by Cllr Tim Stevens and seconded by Cllr Kate Lymer - “This Council regrets the loss of Safer Neighbourhood policing teams and has concerns as to how the new Borough Policing model will work and calls on the Deputy Mayor for Policing Stephen Greenhalgh to keep a close eye on its implementation over the coming months.” The motion as amended was agreed. Minutes: Two motions were considered. (A) Waste4Fuel Ltd Operating License The following motion was moved by Cllr Peter Fookes and seconded by Cllr Kathy Bance MBE - “This Council calls upon the Environment Agency to revoke the operating license of Waste4Fuel Ltd with immediate effect.” The following amendment was moved by Cllr John Ince and seconded by Cllr Peter Fortune - “That this Council continues to encourage the Environment Agency to pressure the operators to clear the offending site in accordance with the provisions of the High Court Order, and to recommend prosecution should they fail to comply, as well as to consider their ultimate sanction, a revoking of their operating licence.” The motion as amended was carried. (B) Safer Neighbourhood Policing The following motion was moved by Cllr Peter Fookes and seconded by Cllr Kathy Bance MBE - “This Council regrets the loss of Safer Neighbourhood Policing and calls on the Deputy Mayor for Policing to reintroduce it rather than the constituency based policing model.” The following amendment was moved by Cllr Tim Stevens and seconded by Cllr Kate Lymer - “This Council regrets the loss of Safer Neighbourhood policing teams and has concerns as to how the new Borough Policing model will work and calls on the Deputy Mayor for Policing Stephen Greenhalgh to keep a close eye on its implementation over the coming months.” The motion as amended was carried.
40.	The Mayor's announcements and communications. Decision: The Mayor invited all Members to attend the forthcoming event in aid of his charity, Bromley Y, at the RAF Club in Piccadilly on 30^th October 2013, and personally thanked Cllr Michael Turner for proposing this event for a second year. The event at “Gingers” in Hayes was now a sell-out. The Mayor thanked his Bowls, Cricket and Golf Teams for their efforts. The Mayor led Councillors in congratulating Cllrs Nicky Dykes and Will Harmer on their recent engagement. Minutes: The Mayor invited all Members to attend the forthcoming event in aid of his charity, Bromley Y, at the RAF Club in Piccadilly on 30^th October 2013, and personally thanked Cllr Michael Turner for proposing this event for a second year. The event at “Gingers” in Hayes was now a sell-out. The Mayor thanked his Bowls, Cricket and Golf Teams for their efforts. The Mayor led Councillors congratulating Councillors Nicky Dykes and Will Harmer on their recent engagement.