Council (Wirral Council) 15th December 2014

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 0:53

Members of the Council are asked to consider whether they have any disclosable pecuniary interests and/or any other relevant interest, in connection with any matter to be debated or determined at this meeting and, if so, to declare it and state the nature of such interest.

2. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS 1:03

To receive the Mayor's announcements and any apologies for absence.

3. PETITIONS 3:39

A. To receive petitions submitted in accordance with Standing Order 21.

B. The following petitions are referred to the Council for consideration in accordance with Standing Order 34 –

(1) An ePetition and paper petition with a combined total of 4,042 signatories, submitted by Sue Kellett of UNISON asking the Council to stop dismantling Council services and making even more job cuts.

The front sheet of the paper petition is attached and, in accordance with the Petition Scheme, the petition organiser has been invited to address the Council for up to five minutes. The Council should debate the matter for a maximum of 15 minutes before deciding how to respond to the petition.

(2) An ePetition and paper petition with a combined total petition of 3,546 signatories, submitted by Mr M Shipley asking the Council to remove the Wirral Sailing Centre completely from the proposed cuts and keep the valuable work the centre provides for all the community.

The front sheet of the paper petition is attached and, in accordance with the Petition Scheme, the petition organiser has been invited to address the Council for up to five minutes. The Council should debate the matter for a maximum of 15 minutes before deciding how to respond to the petition.
Additional documents:

Wirral Sailing Centre Petition

4. PUBLIC QUESTIONS 31:46

To deal with questions from members of the public, in accordance with Appendix 1 to Standing Orders.

5. LEADER'S, EXECUTIVE MEMBERS' AND CHAIRS REPORTS 36:45

Copies of these reports were considered at the Council meeting on 8 December, 2014 therefore no reports are provided for this Council meeting.

6. MATTERS REQUIRING APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL 37:11

To consider any recommendations of the Leader, Cabinet, Cabinet Member and Committees which require the approval of the Council. Copies of the related reports can be provided for Council members on request.

A. Cabinet – 9 December, 2014 37:30

· Minute on Budget Options
· Minute on Council Tax Base

· Minute on Budget Council Procedure (The report and proposed procedure are attached)

· Minute on Amendment to the Treasury Management and Investment Strategy 2014/15 (The report is attached)

· Financial Monitoring 2014/15 Month 7 - Capital

(These minutes will be provided in a supplement to the Council Summons).

B. Decision of the Deputy Leader of the Council – 5 December, 2014
· Safeguarding Reference Group

The Council is requested to approve the recommendations of the Deputy Leader of the Council in respect of the proposed re-establishment of the Safeguarding Reference Group.

(The report and delegated decision are attached).
Additional documents:

Treasury Management Strategy Amendment, 09/12/2014 Cabinet
Safeguarding Reference Group Report
Executive Member Decision Form Safeguarding Ref Group
Amendment
Cabinet Minute 106
Cabinet Minute 108
Cabinet Minute 109
Cabinet Minute 112
Cabinet Minute 111

7. MATTERS FOR NOTING

To consider any matters determined by the Cabinet, which are drawn to the Council’s attention in accordance with the Constitution.

8. MEMBERS' QUESTIONS

To consider Members’ general questions to the Mayor, Cabinet Member or Committee Chair in accordance with Standing Orders 10 (2)(b) and 11.

9. MATTERS REFERRED FROM POLICY AND PERFORMANCE COMMITTEES

To consider and determine any references from the Policy and Performance Committees.

10. NOTICES OF MOTION

Notices of motion submitted in accordance with Standing Order 7(1), are attached. They are listed in the order received, and the full text of each motion is attached. The Mayor, having considered each motion, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4) has decided that they will be dealt with as follows:

(i). Consultation that Counts

The Civic Mayor to refer to the Standards and Constitutional Oversight Committee

(ii).Government Economic Policies Working for Wirral
To be debated

11. VACANCIES

To receive nominations, in accordance with Standing Order 25(6), in respect of any proposed changes in the membership of committees, and to approve nominations for appointments to outside organisations.

The Council is requested to appoint named deputies and provide names to the Head of Legal and Members Services in respect of the Safeguarding Reference Group subject to approval of item 6B on this agenda.

12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

To consider any other items of business that the Mayor accepts as being urgent.

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