Agenda

Venue: Council Chamber - Civic Offices

Contact: Frank Jeffrey, Head of Democratic Services  on 01483 743012 or email  frank.jeffrey@woking.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence.

2.

Declarations of Interest. pdf icon PDF 48 KB

(i)         To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary and other interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.

(ii)        In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Strategic Director - Corporate Resources, Kevin Foster declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which he is a Council-appointed director. The companies are listed in the attached schedule. The interests are such that Mr Foster may advise on those items.

(iii)      In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Strategic Director - Communities, Louise Strongitharm, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which she is a Council-appointed director. The companies are listed in the attached schedule. The interests are such that Mrs Strongitharm may advise on those items.

(iv)      In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Head of Transformation, Digital and Customer, Adam Walther, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which he is a Council-appointed director. The companies are listed in the attached schedule. The interests are such that Mr Walther may advise on those items.

3.

Minutes. pdf icon PDF 164 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 8 February and 4 March 2024, as published.

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4.

Mayor's Communications.

5.

Urgent Business.

To consider any business which the Chairman rules may be dealt with under Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

6.

Questions from Members of Public. pdf icon PDF 61 KB

To receive questions from Members of the Public of which due notice has been given.

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7.

Questions from Members of the Council. pdf icon PDF 63 KB

To deal with written questions submitted by Members of the Council.  Copies of the questions and of the draft replies (which are subject to amendment by the Leader of the Council) will be published shortly before the meeting.

8.

Announcements by the Leader of the Council, Committee Chairmen and the Chief Executive.

In accordance with Standing Orders, the Council to receive any announcements from the Leader of the Council (or their nominated spokesperson), Committee Chairmen and/or the Chief Executive.

9.

Recommendations of the Executive. pdf icon PDF 75 KB

To receive and consider recommendations from the Executive.

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9a

The Improvement and Recovery Plan Progress - November 2023 to March 2024 EXE24-009 pdf icon PDF 548 KB

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9b

Companies Governance Framework - Shareholder Executive Committee EXE24-025 pdf icon PDF 110 KB

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10.

Review of Council Meeting Structure WBC24-019 pdf icon PDF 120 KB

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11.

Annual Report by Council Representatives on Outside Bodies WBC24-015 pdf icon PDF 208 KB

12.

Annual Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee WBC24-016. pdf icon PDF 121 KB

13.

Annual Report of the Elections and Electoral Registration Review Panel WBC24-014. pdf icon PDF 59 KB

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14.

Annual Report on Member Learning and Development WBC24-013. pdf icon PDF 207 KB

15.

Pay Policy Statement 2024-25 WBC24-003. pdf icon PDF 126 KB

16.

Notices of Motion.

To deal with any motions received from Members of the Council in accordance with Standing Orders.

16a

Councillor P Graves - Climate and Ecology Bill.

This motion proposes that Woking Borough Council notes that:

The Climate and Ecology Bill was last introduced in the House of Commons 10 May 2023. The Bill is backed by 130 cross-party MPs and Peers, 237 local authorities.

The CE Bill requires the Government to:

1.      Deliver an environmental plan for the climate and nature;

2.      Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1.5°C to ensure emissions are reduced in line with the best chance of meeting the UK’s Paris Agreement obligations;

3.      Halt and reverse the decline in nature and set it measurably on the path to recovery by 2030;

4.      Take responsibility for our overseas carbon and industrial footprint

5.      Prioritise nature in decision-making and end fossil fuel production and imports as rapidly as possible;

6.      Provide re-training for those people currently working in fossil fuel industries; and

7.      Give the British people a say in finding a fair way forward via a temporary, independent and representative Climate & Nature Assembly, as part of creating consensus.

And that Woking Council therefore resolves to:

1.      Support the Climate and Ecology Bill;

2.      Inform residents and inform local media of this decision.

3.      Write to our MP to inform him that this motion has been passed, and urge him to sign up to support the CE Bill;

4.      Write to Zero Hour, expressing WBC’s support.