Agenda and minutes

Councillors observed a minute’s silence in memory of Mr Ray Malyon, consort to former Chairman, Cllr Linda Malyon, during 2000/01.

The Chairman, in his retiring speech highlighted a number of events and visits undertaken during the year at which he had met many wonderful people.  He thanked members, officers and event organisers for their support.  The many events for the Chairman's charities during the year had raised over £6,000 for the RNIB and the Air Ambulance.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor L. Swindlehurst be appointed as Chairman of the Council until the next Annual Meeting.

A vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman was moved by Councillor Roberts and Councillors Gledhill and Malyon spoke in support.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor I. Plant be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Council until the next Annual Meeting.

1.    Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

2.    Other Interests

There were no declarations made.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 22 February 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Chairman offered congratulations to everyone on their success at the local elections.  During the year fundraising would take place for Homestart Staffordshire and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.

RESOLVED:

That Councillor M. Gledhill be appointed as Leader of the Council.                        

RESOLVED:         

That the allocation of seats on the Cabinet be approved as follows:

RESOLVED:

That the allocation of seats on Overview and Scrutiny Panels/ Committees/Boards etc., as submitted by Group Leaders, be approved.

RESOLVED:

That the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Overview and Scrutiny Panels and Committees, as attached to these minutes be approved.

RESOLVED:

That the appointment of the following Officers to the Local Development Framework Working Party be confirmed:

·       Executive Director (Place)

·       Head of Development Services

·       Principal Planning Officer

RESOLVED:

That appointments to outside bodies be delegated to political group leaders.

RESOLVED:

That the Calendar of Meetings for 2023/24 be approved, subject to morning meetings commencing at 10.00 am, afternoon meetings commencing at 2.00 pm and evening meetings commencing at 6.00 pm.