Council - 24 July 2008

AGENDA

Time: 7.30pm

Place: Council Chamber

1.	APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To report apologies for absence received from Councillors H.R. Jaffer and C.D.G. Kuun and to receive any other apologies for non-attendance.
2.	MINUTES – COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 26 JUNE 2008
3.	DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST To receive any disclosures of interest from Members in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for Members.
4.	ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR (1) The Mayor to preside over the showing of the DVD of the 2008 Surrey Youth Games, at which Team Spelthorne triumphed in 1st place and won 3 Gold medals [in particular a Gold Medal for Boccia], 7 Silver medals and 6 Bronze medals. (2) The Mayor to present certificates to the Hope (St. Saviours) Group in recognition of their hard work and commitment on the recent Hope '08 Big Clean Weekend. (3) To receive any other announcements from the Mayor.
5.	ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE LEADER To receive any announcements from the Leader.
6.	ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE To receive any announcements from the Chief Executive
7.	QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC The Leader or his nominee to answer any questions raised by members of the public [providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
8.	PETITIONS To receive any Petitions submitted to the Council. [Notice of petitions and persons wishing to speak to the Council on them must be given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
9.	REPORT FROM THE LEADER OF THE COUNCIL To receive the report from the Leader of the Council on the work of the Executive (Word 53kb)
10.	REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE To receive the report from the Chairman of the Improvement and Development Committee on the work of her Committee.
11.	REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE To receive the report from the Chairman of the Planning Committee on the work of his Committee (Word 38kb).
12.	MOTIONS Under Standing Order 16, the Council has received Notice of the following Motion: “This Council notes the concern of Spelthorne residents regarding the proposed Polyclinic at Ashford Hospital. The Council further notes that confusion surrounds the Polyclinic on its potential impact on existing GP services within the Borough. This Council resolves to: a) request the Performance Management and Review Committee to conduct an immediate review and scrutinise the Polyclinic proposal by inviting Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust and the Surrey Primary Care Trust to address the Committee and local people. b) request that to facilitate public participation the Performance Management and Review Committee meets along the lines of the successful Committee meeting held on 31st July 2006. c) instruct the Chief Executive to write to the Surrey Primary Care Trust expressing concern that their future plans should not deplete the provision of existing GP and community services.” Proposed by: Councillor Mrs. Caroline Nichols. Seconded by: Councillor Colin Strong.
13.	QUESTIONS ON WARD ISSUES (1) Under Standing Order 14, Councillor Robin Sider has submitted the following Ward Issues Question: “At the latter part of June and beginning of July 2008 there was a Fun Fair in Manor Park Shepperton. As such, boards measuring approximately 2' 6" x 18" advertising the Fair were placed on roundabouts and on lamp posts in and around Shepperton. In view of the Street Clean Legislation, of which I have been reminded by the Council, can the Portfolio Holder for the Environment inform me why such advertising has been allowed by a commercial company, whereas local and community groups have been denied such advertising and had their boards removed and in some circumstances confiscated, and will he also agree with me the old adage that what is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander?” (2) Under Standing Order 14, Councillor Mrs. Marian Rough has submitted the following Ward Issues Question: “In order to counteract rumours being peddled that the proposed Government Polyclinic would adversely impact on the New Health Centre in Stanwell, would the responsible Officer and Portfolio Holder please confirm that this is not the case to allay the fears of the residents and users of the existing surgery?“ (3) The Leader or his nominee to answer any other Questions from Members on Issues in their Ward. [Providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
14.	GENERAL QUESTIONS (1) Under Standing Order 14, Councillor Robin Sider has submitted the following General Question: “Will the Leader join me in congratulating Mr. Trevor Baker on his being a finalist in the United Kingdom Local Government Association Awards, the presentations of which took place in Bournemouth on the evening of the 4th of July 2008, and will he also agree with me that this was a great team effort by this Council in the way everyone worked hard to achieve this excellent result?” (2) The Leader or his nominee or relevant Committee Chairman to answer any other General Questions from Members on matters affecting the Borough or for which their Committee has responsibility. [Providing notice has been given in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Council’s Constitution].
15.	URGENT BUSINESS To consider any urgent business.