Agenda and minutes

The Mayor referred to the recent death of Fred Edwards, Mayor’s Chauffeur.

Members of the Council stood in silence for a minute as a token of their respect.

Resolved:- That Councillor Shaun Wright be elected Chairman of the Rotherham Borough  Council for the ensuing  Municipal Year and that he be  entitled to  the  style  of  Mayor  by  virtue  of Section 245(1)  of  the  Local  Government Act 1972.

 Mover:-  Councillor Whelbourn                      Seconder:-  Councillor G. A. Russell

Councillor Wright thereupon made and subscribed the statutory declaration of acceptance of office.

The Mayor (Councillor Wright) (in the Chair)

Resolved:- That  the Council  tender its  sincere  thanks to  Councillor Rose Margaret McNeely for the  excellent manner in  which she has  carried out  all her duties as Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. 

And that the best thanks of this Council be recorded for the kind and admirable way in which Vince McNeely performed the duties of Mayor’s Consort and to Avril Brasher for her exceptional support during the year.

 Mover:-  Councillor Wootton                         Seconder:-  Councillor Hussain

Resolved:- That  Councillor Dave Pickering be  elected Vice-Chairman  of the Rotherham   Borough Council for  the ensuing Municipal Year  and that  he  be entitled to  the style  of Deputy Mayor  by virtue  of section  245(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.

 Mover:- Councillor  Lakin                               Seconder:- Councillor Dodson

Resolved:- That the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 20^th April, 2011 be approved for signature by the Mayor.

Mover:-  Councillor Stone                               Seconder:-  Councillor Akhtar

(1) The Chief Executive submitted the following petitions which had been referred to the appropriate Directorate for consideration:-

·              From one hundred and seventy three residents of Rotherham regarding the planned traffic scheme in the Queensway area of Rotherham.

·              From thirty one residents of Parkgate, Rotherham requesting removal of a resident from his present address.

·              From ten residents of Greno Road, Swinton seeking a reduction in the noise from the adjacent children’s nursery.

(2) The Chief Executive submitted apologies for absence from Councillors Donaldson, Gosling, Hodgkiss and Roddison.

Resolved:- That Councillor Roger Stone be elected as Leader of Rotherham Borough  Council.

 Mover-: Councillor R. S. Russell                                 Seconder:- Councillor Sims

The Leader reported on his appointments to the Cabinet as follows, with portfolios and delegated powers as regards executive functions as follows:-

The Cabinet                                                                       Councillor

Deputy Leader and Organisational Change                     Akhtar

and Governance

Safeguarding and Developing Learning                            Lakin

Opportunities for Children

Adult Independence Health and Wellbeing                      Doyle

Community Development, Equality and                            Hussain

Young Peoples Issues

Safe and Attractive Neighbourhoods                               McNeely

Regeneration and Environment                                        Smith

Culture, Lifestyle, Sport and Tourism                               Rushforth

Resources and Commissioning                                       Wyatt

Town Centres                                                                   R. S. Russell

Relocation of a Young Persons’ Provision from the International Centre (Minute No. C221) (Pages 169C to 170C)

Resolved:-  That the reports and minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet (Section C) (pages 163C to 173C) be adopted.

Mover:-  Councillor Stone                               Seconder:-  Councillor Akhtar

Questions 1, 2 and 3 fell as Councillor Mannion had left the meeting.

The Democratic Services Manager submitted proposals for 2011/12.

Resolved:-  That the following arrangements be approved:-

Cabinet Advisers:-

Leader and Deputy Leader – Councillor Sims (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor Gosling

Adult Independence, Health and Wellbeing – Councillor Gosling (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor P.A. Russell

Safeguarding and Developing Learning Opportunities for Children – Councillor Beaumont (Senior Adviser) together with Councillors Currie and Havenhand

Community Development, Equality and Young People’s Issues – Councillor Burton (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor Beck

Resources and Commissioning – Councillor Buckley (Senior Adviser)

Regeneration and Environment – Councillor Walker (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor Tweed

Cutlure, Lifestyle, Sport and Tourism - Councillor Dalton (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor Andrews

Safe and Attractive Neighbourhoods – Councillor Goulty (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor Kaye

Town Centres – Councillor Ali (Senior Adviser) together with Councillor Swift

Consideration was given to the revised Scheme of Delegation of Powers to Members and Officers, which had been updated to include some minor changes as referred to in the report.  Any changes that may be made by the Leader in future as regards executive functions would be reported to all Members.

Resolved:- That the Scheme of Delegation of Powers for Members and Officers for 2011/12 be approved.

Mover:-  Councillor Stone                   Seconded:-  Councillor Akhtar

Consideration was given to a report outlining amendments to the role of Overview and Scrutiny in Rotherham following the adoption of the revised changes at the Council meeting held on 20^th April, 2011.

Resolved:- That the revised Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules and the amended wording to Article 8 of the Constitution be approved.

Mover:-  Councillor Stone                               Seconded:-  Councillor Akhtar

The Returning Officer reported that the persons indicated below had been elected Members of the Council at the election held on 5^th May, 2011:-

The Leader gave an update on the health of Mr. Brian Chappell and on behalf of the Council sent the very best of wishes for a speedy recovery.

The Leader referred to this being the last Council Meeting of Mr. Tim Mumford, Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services) and thanked him, on behalf of the Council, for the outstanding service he had provided and the work he had undertaken during the period of his employment.

He was wished a long and happy retirement.