Venue: Conference Chamber, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU
Contact: Claire Skoyles: Democratic Services Officer Email: democratic.services@westsuffolk.gov.uk
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Agenda
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Procedural matters |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 20 February 2024 (copy attached).
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Chair's announcements PDF 371 KB To receive announcements (if any) from the Chair.
A list of civic events/engagements attended by the Chair and Vice-Chair since the last ordinary meeting of Council held on 20 February 2024 are attached. |
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Apologies for absence To receive announcements (if any) from the officer advising the Chair (including apologies for absence).
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Declarations of interests Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any disclosable pecuniary interest, other registerable or non-registrable interest which they have in any item of business on the agenda, no later than when that item is reached and, when appropriate, to leave the meeting prior to discussion and voting on the item. |
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Part 1 – public
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Public participation Council Procedure Rules Section 6. Members of the public who live or work in the district may put questions or make statements on items on the agenda to members of the Cabinet or any committee.
(Note: The maximum time to be set aside for this item is 30 minutes, but if all questions/statements are dealt with sooner, or if there are no questions/statements, the Council will proceed to the next business.)
Each person may ask one question or make one statement only. A total of five minutes will be allowed for the question to be put and answered or the statement made. The Chair may use their discretion to extend or reduce the time allowed if they feel it appropriate. If a question is raised, one supplementary question will be allowed provided that it arises directly from the reply and the overall time limit of five minutes is not exceeded (subject to the Chair’s discretion).
The member to whom the question is directed may refer it to another member or may choose to give a written response. If a statement is made, then the Chair may allow the Leader of the Council, or other member to whom they refer the matter, a right of reply.
The Constitution allows that a person who wishes to speak must register by no later than midday on Friday 22 March 2024. This can be done online by sending the request together with their statement or question in full and confirmation of their address or workplace to democratic.services@westsuffolk.gov.uk or telephoning 01284 757176 / 01638 719363.
See section 6.8 of the Council Procedure Rules of the Constitution regarding the scope of questions/statements that may be asked/made. |
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Leader's statement (Paper number: COU/WS/24/007) PDF 126 KB Paper number: COU/WS/24/006 TO FOLLOW
Council Procedure Rules 8.1 to 8.3. The Leader will submit a report (the Leader’s Statement) summarising important developments and activities since the preceding meeting of the Council.
The Leader will introduce the statement and members may ask the Leader questions:
a. On the Leader’s statement b. On any Council matter
A total of 30 minutes will be allowed for all questions and responses. There will be a limit of five minutes for each question to be asked and answered. A supplementary question arising from the reply may be asked so long as the five minute limit is not exceeded.
The Chair may use their discretion to extend or reduce the time allowed if they feel it appropriate. Additional documents: |
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Referrals report of recommendations from Cabinet There are no referrals emanating from the last meeting of Cabinet held on 12 March 2024. |
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Pay Policy Statement 2024 to 2025 (Report number: COU/WS/24/007) PDF 119 KB Report number: COU/WS/24/007 Additional documents: |
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West Suffolk Council Constitution: proposed amendments (Report number: COU/WS/24/008) PDF 222 KB Report number: COU/WS/24/008 Additional documents: |
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Any other urgent business To consider any business, which by reason of special circumstances, should in the opinion of the Chair be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency. |
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Part 2 – exempt
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