Agenda

Nominations are sought to elect the Chair of the Council for the 2025-26 Municipal Year.

The newly elected Chair of the Council will thank Members and explain their community engagement and other priorities for the Municipal Year. 

Thanks will be given to the outgoing Chair of the Council, Councillor Christine Smith, for her service to the Council and the District during the 2024-25 Municipal Year. 

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interests, not already on their register of interests, in any items on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time. 

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the attached Minutes of the Council meeting held on 3 March 2025. 

Nominations are sought to appoint the Vice-Chair of the Council for the 2025-26 Municipal Year. 

The Leader of the Council will confirm the appointment of their Deputy Leader and the Cabinet Portfolio Holders for the 2025-26 Municipal Year. 

Nominations are sought to appoint the Members of Committees and Advisory Groups for the 2025-26 Municipal Year. 

Nominations are sought to appoint the Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the 2025-26 Municipal Year. 

Report of the Assistant Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer.

Nominations are sought to represent the Council on External Organisations (Outside Bodies) for the 2025-26 Municipal Year. 

Report of the Assistant Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer. 

Report of the Assistant Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer.

Report of the Leader of the Council.

To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.