Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Clark, Gibson, Savage, Wells and Wise. |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: On behalf the Councillors present who were members of the Margate Charter Trustees, Councillor Edwards noted that while members had an interest in agenda item 3 (Review of governance arrangements, Margate), it was felt that this interest was not prejudicial[AS1] , therefore members could participate in the debate if they wished. [AS1]Note – although he said that we no longer have an interest categorised as prejudicial. |
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Review of Governance Arrangements - Margate Additional documents:
Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor E Green and seconded by Councillor Johnston:
“THAT the recommendations as set out in paragraphs 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 of the report be adopted, namely:
‘4.1.1 The creation of a Westgate Parish Council, but that the remainder of the currently un-parished area of Margate retains Charter Trustees
4.1.2 That the detailed arrangements be as follows:
4.1.3 That council delegates authority to the Interim Legal Services Manager to ensure that all necessary steps required to create a community governance order in accordance with Council’s decision are taken, and to the Council’s Electoral Registration Officer to include any necessary changes into the electoral register to be published on 1 December 2014 (following the 2014 canvass).’”
An amendment was proposed by Councillor Bayford and seconded by Councillor S Tomlinson, as follows:
“THAT as the number of residents expressing an opinion is statistically insignificant, there should presently be no change to existing governance arrangements, and that a referendum be held on the 7th May 2015 to determine the majority view of the residents affected.”
Mr Boyle, the Monitoring Officer advised that the amendment could not be accepted as it acted to negate the proposition that was put forward in the agenda item.
Councillor C Hart requested that the recommendation at paragraph 4.1.1 be split to allow a vote on the creation of Westgate Parish Council, followed by a separate vote on leaving the remainder of the currently un-parished area of Margate under the control of the Charter Trustees. Upon being put to the meeting (and thus with the consent of the proposer and seconder of the original motion) this request was AGREED.
In response to questions, Dr Back (Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager) clarified that under the relevant legislation, the Council would need to take the consultation result into consideration when making its decision.
A Member enquired whether Council could abstain from making a decision.
Mr Boyle (Interim Legal Services Manager) advised that the expectation was to take forward the views expressed in ... view the full minutes text for item 176. |
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Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2014 Additional documents: Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor E Green, seconded by Councillor Johnston and RESOLVED:
“THAT the recommendation as set out in paragraph 11.1 be adopted, namely:
‘11.1 In accordance with the recommendation of the Boundary and Electoral Matters Working Party, Members are recommended to agree Option 1 and adopt the proposed polling districts and polling places scheme for implementation on 1 December 2014 (as set out in Annex 1).’”
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