Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: The Chair opened the meeting by stating that Council wished Councillor Martin McBride the best for his health.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Andrew Prosser, Adrian Walsh, Alaric Smith, Alex Wilson, Alistair Wray, Andrew Coles, Andrew Lyon, Carl Rylett, David Cooper, Edward James, Genny Early, Hugo Ashton, Jane Doughty, Liam Walker, Liz Leffman, Natalie King, Nigel Ridpath, Paul Marsh, Rachel Crouch, Ruth Smith, Sandra Simpson, Sarah Veasey, Steve Cosier Thomas Ashby and Martin McBride. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations from Members of the Committee on any items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received. |
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Participation of the Public A member of the public, who is a registered elector in the District, may ask questions ofthe Chair of Council, any Member of the Executive or the Chair of any Committee, on any matter in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the District.
A member of the public is limited to asking one such question at any meeting of the Council, other than Annual Council. No more than one question can be asked on behalf of any organisation or body at any Council meeting.
Notice that the question is to be asked, together with a written copy of the question, must be provided to the Director of Governance, via email to democratic.services@westoxon.gov.uk, and is to be received no later than noon on the seventh working day before the day of the meeting.
The deadline for submissions for public participation to be received by Democratic Services was 12.00pm on Thursday 9 January.
No questions from the public will be allowed where the requisite notice has not been given. Minutes: There was no participation of the public. |
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Request for a Dispensation Pursuant to Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 Summary To determine whether a dispensation for Councillor Martin McBride may be granted under the provision of Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.
Recommendation That Full Council resolves to: 1. Approve a dispensation for Councillor Martin McBride in accordance with Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, on the grounds of ill-health. Minutes: The purpose of the item was to determine whether a dispensation for Councillor Martin McBride may be granted under the provision of Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.
The Chair explained that Councillors are required to attend at least one meeting within a rolling six-month period under Section 85(1) Local Government Act 1972 (vacation of office by failure to attend meetings). Due to circumstances related to his health, Councillor Martin McBride had been unable to attend a meeting of the authority since 24 July 2024. The report proposed that that the Council grants a dispensation to Councillor McBride in accordance with Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.
Councillor Andy Graham proposed accepting the recommendations making reference to the reasons stated in the Chair’s introduction.
Councillor Michelle Mead seconded the recommendation, stating that Councillor McBride was now recovering, and that the dispensation would allow him to recover fully before returning to his councillor duties. Councillor Mead stated that she was able to pass on any messages from Council to Councillor McBride as she was in regular contact with him.
The Council voted on the recommendation l and unanimously agreed it.
RESOLVED: That Full Council approved a dispensation for Councillor Martin McBride in accordance with Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, on the grounds of ill-health.
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