Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies from Members of the Committee.

Apologies were received from Councillor Jeff Clarke and Councillor Jack Kennaugh.

None

The minutes for 3rd August omitted to include the resolution by Members for a second additional planning condition:

“Infill materials should be restricted to those from Wolston Fields Farm Quarry, with the exception of other inert material, topsoils etc required for completing the restoration.”

Following the amendment above, the minutes were agreed as a true and accurate record.

There were no matters arising.

Members are asked to note the applications dealt with under delegated powers since the last meeting.

The Committee noted the delegated decisions made by officers since the last meeting, as presented in the report.

Paul Williams, Delivery Lead - Governance Services presented the report to the Committee confirming that appointments were made every four years, following county council elections.  The process involves working with group leaders to identify elected members who will represent Warwickshire County Council on external bodies.

The Committee noted that at the Annual Council Meeting in May 2021, some appointments were made to larger external bodies but that the report presented today was for smaller, more local organisations.

Paul Williams confirmed that total political proportionality is not always possible; it is more important that the right person is selected.

Following a question from Councillor Judy Falp, it was confirmed that there is currently no requirement for elected members to report back to the Council on their role on an outside body.  It was agreed that this is something that could be investigated moving forward.  It was noted that officers are working on improvements to the system of managing outside bodies, including the use of  the Modern.Gov to track and manage membership.

Following a question from Councillor Chris Kettle, Ian Marriott, Delivery Lead – Commercial and Regulatory confirmed that a councillor’s duty is to the organisation attended rather than the council (district/borough or county) that they represent.  For twin-hatters, it is unlikely that there would be any conflict between two councils but they would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Judy Falp and was seconded by Councillor Justin Kerridge. A vote was held, and the Committee voted unanimously in favour of the recommendation.

Resolved

That the Regulatory Committee agree the allocation of places on external organisations and the proposed appointments as set out in the appendix to the report.

In addition, the Regulatory Committee agree the supplementary resolution to agree the appointment of Councillor Jill Simpson-Vince to the Rugby Community Safety Partnership if required.

Paul Williams, Delivery Lead - Governance Services presented the report to the Committee concerning the appointment of Stephen Lugg, Strategy & Commissioning Manager (ICT) at Warwickshire County Council as a Non-Executive Director of Educaterers Ltd (ELtd).

The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Adrian Warwick and was seconded by Councillor Sarah Feeney.  A vote was held and the Committee voted unanimously in favour of the recommendation.

Resolved

That the Committee notes and approves the appointment of Stephen Lugg

as a Non-Executive Director of Educaterers Ltd (ELtd).