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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS BY COUNCILLORS Minutes: 110.1 There were no declarations of interests by Councillors. |
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MC/22/40 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 23 FEBRUARY 2023 PDF 162 KB Minutes: 111.1 Councillor Mansel requested that the minutes be amended to reflect that the guillotine vote was a majority vote not a unanimous vote.
It was Resolved:-
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 February 2023 be confirmed and signed as a true record.
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MC/22/41 CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS PDF 18 KB Minutes: Full minutes to follow |
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LEADER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: The leader made the following announcements:-
New emergency services hub in Stowmarket I was delighted to attend the opening earlier this month of the new police and fire station off Needham Road, Stowmarket. Suffolk’s emergency services have recognised the excellent value for money and benefits that collaborative working provides for our residents and communities, and this is the latest example of that. Mid Suffolk District Council agreed a £431,000 contribution to the project through the Community Infrastructure Levy, and this new station will provide excellent facilities for emergency workers. The building also has a range of green credentials, including photovoltaic panels, an air source heat pump system, and 14 electric vehicle charging points. Our council is proud to support this.
New homes in Needham Market The transformation of the former Needham Market Middle School site has now been completed, and we have received the keys to 41 new affordable homes. This development, delivered by Mid Suffolk District Council and supported by funding of £1.42million from Homes England through the Affordable Homes Programme, is a great investment in the town and a boost for the community. It has provided more good quality housing in our district - a mix of two and three bedroom properties which will be used as affordable rent, social rent and shared ownership homes. The provision of a range of housing options is vital for the sustainability of our communities. The former Victorian school building has also been converted into a new library for the community.
Award winning council And finally, many congratulations to everyone involved in ensuring that Mid Suffolk is once again an iESE award-winning council, alongside Babergh district. The awards are an annual opportunity to celebrate and share the most innovative practice in transforming local public services and this year we were in the running for two categories. We won silver in the 'Green Public Services' award category for our tree canopy survey and tree planting initiative - a pioneering project which allows us to understand and measure our existing tree coverage and use it to support and improve biodiversity in our districts. We also won bronze in the 'Asset Management and Regeneration' award category for Gateway 14 – which, as we know, is set to bring thousands of jobs to the area. Well done to everyone involved in delivering these projects. As a council, we should be extremely proud of these achievements.
Thank you to all our District Councillors for the last 4 years – we have achieved a lot together and I thank you all for your energy and enthusiasm, not to mention your endurance. Thank you.
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULES In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11, The Chief Executive will report the receipt of any petitions. There can be no debate or comment upon these matters at the Council meeting. Minutes: 114.1 None Received |
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QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULES The Chairman of the Council to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday three clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12. Minutes: 115.1 None received. |
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QUESTIONS BY COUNCILLORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULES The Chairman of the Council, Chairs of Committees and Sub-Committees and Portfolio Holders to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13. Minutes: 116.1 None received |
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MC/22/42 OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE REPORT PDF 82 KB Minutes: Full minutes to follow |
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Cabinet Member for Planning Additional documents:
Minutes: Full Minutes to Follow.
The recommendations were Proposed by Councillor Burn and Seconded by Councillor Mansel.
By a unanimous vote of 29 votes for.
It was RESOLVED:
1. That Mid Suffolk Council approve the amendments to the CIL Expenditure Framework – March 2022 (arising from the fifth review) – (Appendix A) and the CIL Expenditure Framework Communications Strategy – March 2023 (Appendix B). 2. That Mid Suffolk Council agree that the CIL Expenditure Framework and the CIL Expenditure Framework Communications Strategy be reviewed again whilst Bid round 12 is being considered (October 2023) so that any amended scheme can be in place before Bid round 13 occurs (May 2024). 3. That Mid Suffolk Council agree that the Joint Member Panel be retained to inform this (sixth) review.
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MC/22/44 DRAFT JOINT LOCAL PLANNING ENFORCEMENT PLAN 2023 PDF 99 KB Cabinet Member for Planning Additional documents:
Minutes: Full minutes to follow.
The recommendations were Proposed by Councillor Burn and Seconded by Councillor Flatman.
By a unanimous vote of 30 vote for.
It was RESOLVED:
1. That the draft Joint Local Planning Enforcement Plan 2023 (JLPEP) set out at Appendix A be adopted and published on the Councils website. 2. That the Director of Planning and Building Control be authorised to make any necessary consequential amendments to finalise and publish the JLPEP. 3. That the policy be reviewed by a Joint Member Working Group within 12 months of its implementation.
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MC/22/45 COUNCILLORS PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY PDF 81 KB Leader of the Council Additional documents: Minutes: Full minutes to follow.
The recommendations were Proposed by Councillor Morley and Seconded by Councillor Richardson.
By a vote of 29 votes for and 1 abstention.
It was RESOLVED:
1. That Council approves the adoption of a Parental leave policy for Councillors.
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Chief Executive Additional documents: Minutes: Full minutes to follow. |
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MC/22/47 PAY POLICY STATEMENT 2023/2024 PDF 82 KB Leader of the Council Additional documents: Minutes: Full minutes to follow
The recommendations were Proposed by Councillor Morley and Seconded by Councillor Richardson.
By a unanimous vote of 30 votes for.
It was RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed pay policy statement for 2023/24 as set out in section 3 be approved. 2. That publication of the Council’s gender pay gap, as of 31st March 2022, be noted.
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MC/22/48 REVIEW OF JOINT CHIEF EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION This Item has been withdrawn Minutes: This item was withdrawn. |
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COUNCILLOR APPOINTMENTS Minutes: 124.1 There were no Councillor appointments. |
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MOTIONS ON NOTICE Minutes: 125.1 None received. |