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MINUTES
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RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 23rd May 2013 be approved as a correct record and signed.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
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Councillors A.J. De Save, Mrs. R. Renton, Mrs. J.M.A. Spiers, Ms. B.J. Thomson, J.M. Stephenson and C.T.H. Whinney.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
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Councillors V.W. Broad, M.J. Miller and R.S. Mantle declared a personal interest in item 6 - Petition: Withybed Corner Track, Walton on the Hill as Members of Banstead Common Conservators
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URGENT BUSINESS
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None.
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS
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None.
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PETITION: WITHYBED CORNER TRACK, WALTON ON THE HILL
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RESOLVED that the Council notes the petition and refers it to the Executive to agree further action as necessary.
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
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Five questions were asked and responses given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14 and the Order paper circulated at the meeting.
Details were as follows:
Question by Cllr Mrs. L. Brunt to Cllr A.J. Kay (Executive Member for Recycling and Street Services) on Recycling facilities for communal bins and flats
Question by Cllr M. Brunt to Cllr M.J. Miller (Executive Member for Planning and Development) on the Core Strategy
Question by Cllr Mrs. C.E. Poulter to Cllr M.J. Miller (Executive Member for Planning and Development) on the Core Strategy
Question by Cllr G.L. Norman to Cllr J.M. Ellacott (Executive Member for Housing and Welfare) on Affordable housing
Question by Cllr Ms. S. Finch to Cllr A.J. Kay (Executive Member for Recycling and Street Services) on the Thermal treatment of waste / refuse derived fuel
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE
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RESOLVED that the Recommendations of the:
(i) Standards Committee under Minute 7 (Procedures for dealing with complaints under the Member Code of Conduct) be adopted;
(ii) Overview & Scrutiny Committee under Minute 67 (Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Annual Report) be adopted; and
(iii) Executive under Minute 17 (Appointments to Raven Housing Trust) be adopted.
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STATEMENTS
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The Deputy Leader of the Council (Councillor V.W. Broad) made a statement about the action taken by officers to remove a group of travellers from an illegal encampment within the borough.
The Deputy Leader reported that officers had responded swiftly to take action through the courts and issue notices to the travellers. Neighbourhood services had also responded quickly to clean the sites after the travellers had left. However, the Deputy Leader had been disappointed by the response from Surrey Police, who could have taken prompt action. The Police & Crime Commissioner had yet to respond to the concerns raised about the failure to take a ‘zero tolerance' approach. A review of the action taken would be carried out.
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SEALING OF DOCUMENTS
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RESOLVED to:
(i) authorise the sealing of any Orders, Deeds or Documents necessary to give effect to any matter contained in the Minutes of the meetings held between 22nd March 2013 and 15th May 2013 (2012/13 Volume 7) and 23rd May 2013 and 11th July 2013 (2013/14 Volume 1) and any previous Minutes; and
(ii) ratify the sealing of documents referred to in entries 33/13 to 65/13 in the Seal Register.
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MOTION: ARMED FORCES WEEK
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RESOLVED that the Council:
(i) notes the flag raising ceremony at the Town Hall on 24 June 2013 to mark the start of Armed Forces week;
(ii) welcomes the fact that at this ceremony the Council along with a wide range of local statutory, voluntary, military, commercial and charitable organisations, signed a Community Covenant to strengthen ties between members of the Armed Forces and the wider community;
(iii) recognises the moral obligation of the Council to support our service community; and
(iv) pays tribute to the extraordinary men and women of Britain's Armed Forces who risk their lives for our safety and security.
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COMMITTEE AND PANEL MEMBERSHIP 2013/14
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RESOLVED that:
(i) The following changes to the Employment Committee membership, for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2013/14, be approved:
• Councillor Mrs. R.S. Turner to replace Councillor Mrs. J.M.A. Spiers; and
• Substitutes: Councillor Mrs. J.M.A. Spiers to replace Councillor M.A. Vivona
(ii) Mrs Tracey Jessup be appointed as a Member of the Independent Remuneration Panel for a three year term of office (2013 - 16); and
(iii) Mr William Young be appointed as a Member of the Independent Remuneration Panel for a three year term of office commencing in 2014 (2014 - 17).
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LEADER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Deputy Leader informed Council that the Leader of the Council (Councillor Mrs Spiers) had left hospital and was recovering well. Councillor Mrs R. Renton was also recovering well following a serious back operation. Both were expected to resume their duties in September.
The Deputy Leader gave the Council's best wishes to Councillor Mrs Harper-Adamson, who was expecting a baby before the next Council meeting.
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MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Mayor reported that over 90 guests attended the Civic Church Service at St. Margaret's Church, Chipstead on 7 July 2013.
On Sunday 28 July, the Mayor's volunteer awards were taking place at Gatton Hall, which provided an opportunity to recognise and promote volunteering in the local community.
The Mayor also advised Council that a letter had been sent on behalf of the Honorary Freeman, Honorary Alderman, Councillors and residents of the borough to their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to congratulate them on the birth of their son.
The Mayor encouraged all Councillors to attend the Town Hall open day on 14 September. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the granting of the municipal borough status to Reigate, the original charter would be on display.
Finally, the Mayor invited all Councillors to take part in the Mayor's annual golf match on 2 October.
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