Agenda and minutes
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Audio recording of the meeting MP3 23 MB Click the title above to listen to a recording of the meeting. |
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Election of the Mayor To receive nominations for the election of a Mayor for the 2017/18 Municipal Year.
To appoint a Deputy Mayor for the 2017/18 Municipal Year. Minutes: 7.00pm – Councillor Mercy Umeh, as the outgoing Mayor, took the Chair at the start of the meeting.
Councillor Colin Aherne proposed, seconded by Councillor Larry Culhane, that Councillor Kenneth Michael Cartwright be elected as Mayor of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham for the 2017/18 Municipal Year.
There being no further nominations, the proposal was formally put to the vote:
FOR Unanimous AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The recommendation was declared CARRIED.
7.04pm – RESOLVED
Councillor Kenneth Michael Cartwright was duly declared Mayor of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham for the 2017/18 Municipal Year, following which he made the statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office and signed the statutory undertaking to observe the Code of Conduct for Councillors.
Under Standing Order 21 (d), the Mayor suspended the meeting while he put on the Mayor’s robes.
The Mayor then made a brief speech welcoming Councillors and honoured guests to the meeting. He thanked his fellow Councillors for their support and announced that his nominated charities for the year would be the Barons Court Project, supporting people on low incomes who are vulnerable to mental health issues and homelessness, and Hammersmith and Fulham Mind, the borough’s leading resource for advice, support and empowerment in mental health.
The Mayor invited Reverend Canon Joseph Hawes to give a blessing.
The Mayor announced that he had decided to appoint Ms Rosemary Petit to act as his Mayoress for the 2017/18 Municipal Year.
The Leader, Councillor Stephen Cowan, moved that the past Mayor's badge be presented to Councillor Mercy Umeh in recognition of her service to the Council in undertaking the office of Mayor, and in carrying out other associated civic duties as a Councillor, which was unanimously agreed.
The Leader made a speech about the excellent and enriching work the outgoing Mayor had undertaken during her term of office. Councillor Greg Smith, Leader of the Opposition, also thanked the outgoing Mayor for her work. Councillor Mercy Umeh accepted her badge and made a brief speech.
A vote of thanks was given to the past Consort Mr Maxwell Umeh, Mayoresses Ms Frances Umeh and Catherine Umeh, and Deputy Mayor Councillor Daryl Brown for their work in supporting the past Mayor in carrying out her civic duties. Mr Maxwell Umeh, Ms Frances Umeh, Ms Catherine Umeh, and Councillor Daryl Brown then came forward to receive their badges.
The Mayor then announced that he had appointed Councillor Mercy Umeh as Deputy Mayor and Mr Maxwell Umeh as Deputy Mayor’s Consort for the 2017/18 Municipal Year. |
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To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2017. Minutes: 7.38pm - RESOLVED
That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 22 March 2017 were confirmed and signed as an accurate record. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ali Hashem, Max Schmid, and Jane Law. |
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Mayor's/Chief Executive's Announcements Minutes: None. |
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Declarations of Interests If a Councillor has a disclosable pecuniary interest in a particular item, whether or not it is entered in the Authority’s register of interests, or any other significant interest which they consider should be declared in the public interest, they should declare the existence and, unless it is a sensitive interest as defined in the Member Code of Conduct, the nature of the interest at the commencement of the consideration of that item or as soon as it becomes apparent.
At meetings where members of the public are allowed to be in attendance and speak, any Councillor with a disclosable pecuniary interest or other significant interest may also make representations, give evidence or answer questions about the matter. The Councillor must then withdraw immediately from the meeting before the matter is discussed and any vote taken.
Where Members of the public are not allowed to be in attendance and speak, then the Councillor with a disclosable pecuniary interest should withdraw from the meeting whilst the matter is under consideration. Councillors who have declared other significant interests should also withdraw from the meeting if they consider their continued participation in the matter would not be reasonable in the circumstances and may give rise to a perception of a conflict of interest.
Councillors are not obliged to withdraw from the meeting where a dispensation to that effect has been obtained from the Audit, Pensions and Standards Committee.
Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Items for Discussion/Committee Reports |
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Party Appointments for the 2017/18 Municipal Year To note the appointments made by the Party Groups on the Council for the 2017/18 Municipal Year. Minutes: An amendment to this report was tabled at the start of the meeting.
7.39pm - The report on the party appointments for the 2017/18 Municipal Year, with the amendment below, was noted.
Amendment:
Opposition Appointments Opposition Deputy Leader – Councillor Andrew Brown |
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Appointment by the Leader of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet To note the appointment by the Leader of the Deputy Leader and the Cabinet. Minutes: 7.39pm - The report and recommendations were formally moved for adoption by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan.
The report and recommendations were then put to the vote:
FOR UNANIMOUS AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The report and recommendations were declared CARRIED.
7.40pm – RESOLVED
That the Council is asked to note the appointments by the Leader to the Cabinet and Lead Members as set out below:
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Allocation of Seats and Proportionality on Committees This report details the proportional division of seats on the Standing Committees and the Members appointed to them. Additional documents: Minutes: 7.40pm - The report and recommendations were formally moved for adoption by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan.
The report and recommendations were then put to the vote:
FOR UNANIMOUS AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The report and recommendations were declared CARRIED.
7.40pm – RESOLVED
That the allocation of seats, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be noted. |
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Appointment of Chairs and Committee Memberships The Council is asked to agree the appointments of Chairs and Memberships of Regulatory, Policy and Accountability and other Committees for the Municipal Year 2017/18. Minutes: An amendment to this report was tabled at the start of the meeting.
7.41pm - The report and recommendations, as amended, were formally moved for adoption by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan.
The report and recommendations were then put to the vote:
FOR UNANIMOUS AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The report and recommendations were declared CARRIED.
7.41pm – RESOLVED
1. That the Council agrees the appointments of Chairs and Memberships of Regulatory, Policy and Accountability and other Committees under its Constitution for the Municipal Year 2017/18, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and with the amendment below.
2. This Council also notes their respective portfolios / terms of reference, as set out in the Council’s Constitution.
Amendment:
Regulatory & Other Committees Memberships 2017-2018
Planning and Development Control Committee (Opposition Members) Councillor Lucy Ivimy Councillor Alex Karmel Councillor Viya Nsumbu Vacant
Licensing Committee (Opposition Members) Councillor Adronie Alford Councillor Mike Adam Councillor Alex Karmel Councillor Belinda Donovan Councillor Jane Law Councillor Frances Stainton
Licensing Sub-Committee (Opposition Member) Councillor Mike Adam
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Council Appointments to Local Government Organisations and Outside Bodies The Council is asked to appoint representatives to Local Government Organisations and Outside Bodies. Additional documents:
Minutes: An amendment to this report was tabled at the start of the meeting.
7.41pm - The report and recommendations, as amended, were formally moved for adoption by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan, as amended.
The report and recommendations, as amended, were then put to the vote:
FOR Unanimous AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The report and recommendations, as amended, were declared CARRIED.
7.42pm – RESOLVED
That the Council’s appointments to Local Government Organisations for 2017/18, as set out in Appendix 1, and to Outside Bodies, as set out in Appendix 2 and with the amendment below, be agreed.
Amendment:
Appointments to Outside Bodies Court of Imperial College – Rowan Ree (L) |
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Review of the Constitution To approve and re-adopt the Council’s Constitution for the 2017/18 Municipal Year. Additional documents:
Minutes: An amendment to this report was tabled at the start of the meeting.
7.42pm - The report and recommendations, as amended, were formally moved for adoption by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan.
The report and recommendations, as amended, were then put to the vote:
FOR Unanimous AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The report and recommendations, as amended, were declared CARRIED.
7.42pm – RESOLVED
1. That the composition of the Cabinet set out in paragraph 5.1 and the Cabinet Members’ Responsibilities and Portfolios outlined in Appendix 1 with the amendments below, be noted.
2. That the amendments to the Appointments Panel as set out in paragraph 5.2 and Appendix 2 of the report, be agreed.
3. That subject to the approval of recommendations above, the Council’s Constitution be adopted for the 2017/18 Municipal Year.
Amendments:
Executive Members – Responsibilities and Portfolios
Cabinet Member for Finance Delete: 1.14 - Council Communications.
Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care Add: 4.2 - Specific projects relating to resident satisfaction. |
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Members' Allowances Scheme This report provides an update to the Members’ Allowances Scheme. Minutes: 7.43pm - The report and recommendations were formally moved for adoption by Councillor Colin Aherne.
The report and recommendations were then put to the vote:
FOR 22 AGAINST 18 NOT VOTING 1
The report and recommendations were declared CARRIED.
7.44pm – RESOLVED
That the Members’ Allowances Scheme 2017/18, detailed in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved. |
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Statement of Licensing Policy To approve and adopt the revised Statement of Licensing Policy. Minutes: 7.44pm - The report and recommendations were formally moved for adoption by the Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Resident Services, Councillor Wesley Harcourt.
The report and recommendations were then put to the vote:
FOR Unanimous AGAINST 0 NOT VOTING 0
The report and recommendations were declared CARRIED.
7.45pm – RESOLVED
That Council approves and adopts the revised Statement of Licensing Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to the report. The approved Statement of Licensing Policy will be required to undergo a further, full review in 2022. |
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Information Reports - To Note |
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The Leader's Annual Report (Verbal) Minutes: 8.38pm – The Council received a verbal report from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan. The Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Greg Smith, then made a speech on behalf of the Opposition. |
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Annual Report of the Policy and Accountability Committees 2016-17 This report highlights the work of the Policy and Accountability Committees during the 2016/17 Municipal Year. Additional documents: Minutes: 7.59pm - The report of the Policy and Accountability Committee Chairs on the activity of the Policy and Accountability Committees for the 2016/17 Municipal Year was noted. Councillor Caroline Needham, Chair of the Children and Education Policy and Accountability, made a short speech on the report for the Administration. |
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Special Urgency Decisions - Monitoring Report This report presents details of decisions taken by the Leader under the urgency provisions of the Constitution during the period 18 May 2016 to 16 May 2017. Additional documents: Minutes: 8.04pm - The monitoring report on special urgency decisions was noted. |