Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL

Contact: Rachel Wilson  Democratic Services Officer

Items
No. Item

1.

To elect the Chairman of the County Council for the ensuing year

Minutes:

On the nomination of Councillor M J Hill OBE, seconded by Councillor Mrs P A Bradwell, and being no other nominations, it was

 

RESOLVED

 

            That Councillor W J Aron be elected as Chairman of the County      Council for the year 2014/15.

 

Councillor Aron signed the declaration of acceptance of office, was invested with the Chain of Office by the immediate past Chairman, took the Chair and thanked the Council for electing him.

 

COUNCILLOR W J ARON IN THE CHAIR

 

CHAIRMAN'S LADY

 

Ms A Job was invested with the Chairman's Lady's Chain of Office.

 

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

 

The Chairman presented a past Chairman's Badge to Councillor R Wootten.  Members of the County Council paid tribute to Councillor Wootten's service to the County Council.

2.

To elect the Vice-Chairman of the County Council for the ensuing year

Minutes:

On the nomination of Councillor C J T H Brewis, seconded by Councillor Mrs M J Overton MBE, and there being no other nominations, it was

 

RESOLVED

 

            That Councillor W S Webb be elected Vice-Chairman of the County           Council for the year 2014/15.

 

Councillor Webb signed the declaration of acceptance of office, was invested with the Vice-Chairman's Chain of Office and thanked the Council for electing him.

3.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J W Beaver, D Brailsford, A Bridges, P M Dilks, J R Hicks, D C Morgan and Mrs A E Reynolds.

4.

Declarations of Councillors' Interests

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest at this point in the meeting.

5.

Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 21 February 2014 pdf icon PDF 443 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

            That the minutes of the meeting of the County Council held on 21 February 2014 be approved as a correct record and signed by the           Chairman.

6.

Submission of Petitions

Minutes:

(a) Petition seeking support for the demands that 1) Market Rasen Ambulance Station remains open; and that 2) A minimum of two ambulances be based at Market Rasen Ambulance Station with standby located within the LN7 and LN8 postcode areas.

           

In accordance with the Councils Petitions Scheme, Mr Guy Grainger spoke for not more than five minutes in explanation of the petition 'seeking support for the demands that 1) Market Rasen Ambulance Station remains open; and that

2) A minimum of two ambulances be based at Market Rasen Ambulance Station with standby located within the LN7 and LN8 postcode areas'.

 

As this petition had surpassed the threshold number of signatures required to trigger a debate, a debate lasting 15 minutes took place.  Councillors were invited to debate the petition.

 

(Councillor S L W Palmer declared a non-pecuniary interest as a LIVES volunteer)

 

During debate, the following motion was proposed and seconded:

 

"That the Council notes the concerns expressed by the residents in Market Rasen and Horncastle areas about ambulance response times, it has been debated at length by the Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire and refers the petition to EMAS for its consideration"

 

Following debate, the above motion was withdrawn following an amendment which was proposed and seconded as follows:

 

"That the Council supports the concerns expressed by residents in the Market Rasen and Horncastle areas about ambulance response times and refers the petition to the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) for its considerations."

 

This became the substantive motion and following a vote, the motion was carried.

 

 

(b) Petition which asks the Council to reconsider the closure of Hawthorn Road as part of the A15 Lincoln Bypass Scheme

 

In accordance with the Council's Petition Scheme, Mrs Louise Carder spoke for not more than five minutes in explanation of the petition asking the 'Council to reconsider the closure of Hawthorn Road as part of the A15 Lincoln Bypass Scheme'.

 

As this petition had also surpassed the threshold number of signatures required to trigger a debate, a debate lasting 15 minutes took place.  Councillors were invited to debate the petition.

 

During debate, the following motion was proposed and seconded:

 

"That the Council note the concerns expressed by the petitioners, but in view of the fact that the arguments put forward have been raised at a public enquiry, resolves that we note the petition".

 

An amendment was proposed and seconded which stated:

 

"That the Council note the concerns expressed by the petitioner and refers the petition to the executive Councillor for Highways, Transport and IT to review following the decision of the Public Enquiry"

 

A vote was taken on the amendment, which was lost.  The vote reverted back to the original motion, and upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

7.

Chairman to signify the appointment of Chairman's Chaplain

Minutes:

The Chairman informed the Council that the Reverend Priscilla Smith had kindly agreed to act as Chaplain during his term of office.

8.

Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

 

The Chairman informed Members that it was 40 years since the County Council was formed.  He invited Members to join him in the quad at the end of the meeting to witness a short ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of the authority.

 

Members of the Council were advised that this year’s Lincolnshire Show would be held at the Lincolnshire Showground on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th June 2014. It was hoped that as many members of the Council as possible would be able to attend what was always an enjoyable event.   Members should have received an email from the Civic Officer inviting them to take part in “Meet Your Councillor” which gave members of the public the opportunity to meet and talk to their local member. The Marquee for this would be located at the front of the County Council stand.  Members were reminded that entrance tickets for the Lincolnshire Show would only be issued to those members taking part.

 

The County Service of Dedication would be held in Lincoln Cathedral, and would commence at 3.30 pm, on Sunday 13th July 2014. Members of the Council would be invited to attend the Service and be given the opportunity to nominate two people from their area whom they would wish to attend the Service.

 

The Chairman advised that a list of civic engagements relating to the immediate past Chairman and Vice-Chairman were available for inspection in the Members’ Foyer.

 

9.

The Leader to report on Executive Portfolios and appointments to the Executive and appointments of Executive Support Councillors

Minutes:

In accordance with Article 5.02, the Leader notified the Council of the appointments to the Executive and for the purposes of Part 3 (Responsibilities for Functions) the responsibilities of each Portfolio Holder.  The Leader also notified the Council of the Executive Support Councillors he had appointed in accordance with Article 5.07, as set out in Appendix A of these minutes.

10.

Statements/Announcements by the Leader and Members of the Executive pdf icon PDF 70 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Statements by the Leader and Members of the Executive had been circulated with the agenda.

 

A copy of the Leader's Annual Statement had been circulated prior to the start of the meeting.

 

 

11.

Questions to the Chairman, the Leader, Executive Councillors, Chairman of Committees and Sub-Committees

Minutes:

Questions pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 10.3 were asked and answered as follows:

 

Questions By

 

Answered By

Subject

(a) R Wootten

R G Davies

 

Community Speedwatch scheme

 

(b) R B Parker

 

M J Hill OBE

Projected underspend from 2013/14 budget

 

(c) Mrs M J Overton MBE

 

P A Robinson

Provision of ambulance services by the Fire Service

 

(d) C E D Mair

 

Mrs P A Bradwell

School transport routes

(e) C J T H Brewis

 

M J Hill OBE

Recorded votes at council meetings

 

(f) S R Dodds

 

Mrs P A Bradwell

School Improvement Service

 

(g) S L W Palmer

 

C J Davie

Mis-use of car terraces

(h) C Pain

 

R G Davies

Sponsorship of roundabouts

 

(i) C L Strange

 

C J Davie

Launch of the Wolds Walking Festival

 

(j) J D Hough  

M J Hill OBE

Children's Centres

 

(k) Mrs V C Ayling

 

R G Davies

Damage to roads by heavy vehicles

 

(l) Mrs C A Talbot

 

R G Davies

Access LN6 update

(m) Mrs A M Austin

 

C J Davie

Applications for 'fracking'

 

(n) G J Ellis

 

R G Davies

Displaying of cars on grass verges

 

(o) M Brookes

 

C J Davie

Potential sale of the Cattle Market in Louth

 

(p) R C Kirk

 

Mrs S Woolley

Better Care Fund

(q) Mrs H N J Powell

 

Mrs P A Bradwell

Support for young people in sport

 

(r) P J O'Connor

 

Mrs P A Bradwell

Wellbeing agenda and the reinstatement of wardens

 

(s) P Wood

 

C N Worth

Anticipated costs of the judicial review in relation to libraries

 

(t) R A Renshaw

Mrs P A Bradwell

Future provision of primary school places

 

(u) K J Clarke

 

P A Robinson

Potential cuts to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

(v) J R Marriott

 

Mrs P A Bradwell

Provision of free school meals

 

(w) N I Jackson

 

B Young

Pay and reward review

(x) R J Phillips

R G Davies

Speed enforcement in rural areas

 

 

12.

Parent Governor Representation pdf icon PDF 383 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    That the number of Parent Governor Representatives (PGR's) required to sit on the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee and the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee be reduced from three to two;

 

2.    That the Constitution be amended accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

13.

Committee Structure, political balance on Committees and Sub-Committees and allocation of places pdf icon PDF 398 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    That the change in the political makeup of the Council be noted; and

2.    That following the approved reduction of parent governor representatives on the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee and the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee from three to two, Appendix A of Schedule 2, as set out in the Order of Proceedings, be adopted as the amended political balance of committees, sub committees and outside bodies.

14.

Appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees (Except the Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board and the Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire) pdf icon PDF 375 KB

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

            That the appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen to Committees        and Sub-Committees be considered and approved.

15.

Chief Officer Structure - Delegated Powers pdf icon PDF 410 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    That the designation of the posts set out in Table 1 of the report as Chief Officers for the purposes of Article 9 of the Constitution be approved;

 

2.    That the posts designated as statutory posts set out in Table 1 of the report be noted;

 

3.    That the amendment of Article 9 of the Constitution to reflect paragraphs 1 and 2 above, be approved;

 

4.    That the insertion of pages 1-29 inclusive of Appendix B of the report into the Constitution to replace the sections relating to the delegated powers of Chief Officers in part 3 of the Council's Constitution, subject to a change to B1 to delete clause (b) and re-letter clause (c) as clause (b), be approved;

 

5.    That the insertion of the Management Structure at page 30 of Appendix B to the report into the Constitution to replace Part 7 of the Constitution be approved;

 

6.    That the Commissioning Strategies that had been allocated to Chief Officers as listed in Appendix A of the report be noted.

16.

Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2013-14 pdf icon PDF 380 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

            That the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report for 2013/14 be         approved.

17.

Calendar of Meetings 2014/15 pdf icon PDF 374 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

            That the calendar of meeting dates for 2014/15, as shown in Appendix      A of the report, be approved, with the addition of a meeting of the             Adults Scrutiny Committee at 2.00pm on 24 July 2014 and Executive at        1.30pm on 29 July 2014.

18.

Appointment of Independent Person

Additional documents:

Minutes:

A report by the Director responsible for Democratic Services had been circulated.

 

It was moved, seconded and

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    That the position regarding the appointment of an Independent Person be noted;

 

2.    That Council delegate to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with Group Leaders, the appointment of an Independent Person and reserve (such appointment to be for a period of four years from 1 June 2014);

 

3.    That Council delegate to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with Group Leaders, the appointment of an Independent Person and reserve should any vacancy arise during the above four year term.

19.

To receive the Minutes of the Council's Committees as follows:

19a

Planning and Regulation Committee - 17 February 2014 pdf icon PDF 396 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

            That the minutes of the Planning and Regulation Committee held on 17   February 2014 be received.

19b

Planning and Regulation Committee - 17 March 2014 pdf icon PDF 416 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

            That the minutes of the Planning and Regulation Committee held on 17   March 2014 be received.

19c

Planning and Regulation Committee - 7 April 2014 pdf icon PDF 444 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

            That the minutes of the Planning and Regulation Committee held on 7      April 2014 be received.

19d

Audit Committee - 31 March 2014 pdf icon PDF 410 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

            That the minutes of the Audit Committee held on 31 March 2014 be            received.

20.

Motions for Debate

Minutes:

A vote took place to allow suspension of Procedure Rule 13.6 to allow one debate to take place in relation to the Motions by Councillor C Pain and Councillor R A McAuley.

 

Motion by Councillor C Pain

 

It was moved, and seconded that:-

"The motion states that Lincolnshire County Council puts forward a plan, to government ministers, pushing the case for increased funding for the county and the Eastern side of the country, for improved road and rail networks. This proposal will state the benefit for massive investment and business potential that will come into the area with the improved road and rail network.

We will get our officers to draw plans that can be implemented at short notice across the county, for several stretches of dual carriageways and triple lane roads. These could be used, if the government make available monies for deliverable schemes, prior to the next General Election.

We will not be negative towards the Department of Transport if they plan to extend the M11 up to the Humber Bridge in their 2020 plans. Currently the DFT are producing a uniform set of strategies for the entire network.  These will include the possibility of extending the M11 as part of the London to Leeds East Region.

LCC will address the park and ride situation for Lincoln.

We will open up negotiations with Hull trains for a London - Hull train link"

 

Motion by Councillor R A McAuley

 

It was moved, and seconded that:-

 

"The government have stated that they are considering part of the funding in 2020 to be used to extend the M11 from Cambridge to Grimsby. Lincolnshire’s economy is held back by lack of infrastructure.

 

I am sure we all agree that this Council needs to be active in encouraging the government to invest in Lincolnshire. We need to give the positive message that Lincolnshire is open for business and we would welcome this investment.

 

I move that this Council now sends a very clear message to the Government, that we welcome this major investment into the County’s roads and reinvigorate a dialogue for improving and upgrading our supporting A roads to dual carriageways to benefit the economy."

 

An amendment was proposed and seconded in relation to the motion by Councillor C Pain as follows:

 

"To delete paragraph one, two and three and keep the wording as shown below.

 

LCC will address the park and ride situation for Lincoln.

 

We will open up negotiations with Hull Trains for a London – Hull train Link"

 

Upon being put to the vote, the amendment was supported.  This became the substantive motion, and upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

 

A vote took place in relation to the motion by Councillor R A McAuley, and upon being put to the vote, the motion was lost.

 

Motion by Councillor R B Parker

 

It was moved, and seconded that:-

 

"Lincoln Castle Revealed is a key project for Lincolnshire County Council.  So too is the commemoration on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20.

 

 
 
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