Agenda and draft minutes

None.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors I Hart and Oliver.

To elect the Mayor of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland

for the ensuing municipal year 2023/2024.

MOVED BY Councillor Morgan and duly seconded by Councillor Nightingale that Councillor Head be elected as Mayor for the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Morgan and duly seconded by Councillor Nightingale that Councillor Head be elected as Mayor of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

To elect the Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland

for the ensuing municipal year 2023/2024.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Berry that Councillor Bendelow be elected as Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Davies that Councillor Kay be elected as Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

The motions were put to the vote, whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Berry that Councillor Bendelow be elected as Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

HEREWITH

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 19 May 2022 be approved.

Investiture of the Mayor

The Mayor announced that the formal investiture of the Mayor would be held on 1 June 2023 at 11am and all Members of the Council were invited to attend.

Announcements of the Managing Director.

“I would just like to welcome and congratulate all the new and returning Councillors to Redcar and Cleveland Council and wish you all the best and well over the next four years. May I also remind Councillors as we go through the agenda today to reflect on your Member Interest declarations following this Annual General Meeting specifically if you have been appointed to any of the associated Outside Bodies which may have a bearing.

Finally can I congratulate Councillor Salvin who was married yesterday and starts his honeymoon tomorrow. I hope the Council meeting today is not too much of a coitus interruptus for you.”

MOVED BY Councillor Brook and seconded by Councillor Massey that Councillor Brown be elected as Leader of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Smith that Councillor P Thomson be elected as Leader of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland.

The motions were put to a recorded vote whereupon the voting was as follows:-

COUNCILLOR BROWN.

FOR: Councillors Attwood, Belshaw, Bendelow, Brook, Brown, Cawley, Chaney, R Clark, Craven, Earl, Evans, Fairley, Head, Jones, Joy, King, Lavan, Learoyd, Massey, McCue, Morgan, Myer, Neal, Nightingale, O’Donoghue, Ovens, Pallister, Quartermain, Richardson, Rynn, Suthers and White.

COUNCILLOR THOMSON.

FOR: Councillors Berry, B Clarke, Curr, Cutler, Davies, Fletcher, Gray, Grogan, Hannaway, Hargreaves, J Hart, Hunt, Kay, Martin, McInnes, Powlay, Pugh, Rider, Salvin, Smith, Symon, Taylor, Thompson and Thomson.

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Brook and seconded by Councillor Massey that Councillor Brown be elected as Leader of the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland.

“Members of the Council, Good Morning,

Today we see the delivery of a mandate, given to the Labour Group by the people of Redcar and Cleveland, and I thank members across the chamber for not trying to stand in the way of this mandate. But most of all I thank you the residents of our Borough for putting their trust in the Labour Group.  

First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for placing your trust in me to lead our community forward. It is a trust that I do not take lightly, and I assure you that I am committed to serving the people of Redcar and Cleveland with unwavering dedication. 

As we look around us, we see the challenges faced by our community. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented difficulties to our doorstep, affecting the health and well-being of our residents, straining our local economy, and exacerbating existing inequalities caused by over a decade of Conservative austerity measures and cuts. But in the face of adversity, I firmly believe, that we have an opportunity to unite, rebuild, and emerge stronger than ever before. Let’s not forget the cyber-attack that cost the authority over £12 million pounds, with central government only helping with a fraction of the cost and liability to our residents. 

Together, we will tackle the urgent issues that require our attention. We will work tirelessly to revitalise our local economy, creating jobs and attracting new industries to our region. We intend to ensure that the freeport and Teesworks projects are delivered with a 100% transparency and I am committed to working with with local businesses, community organisations, and stakeholders to develop a strategic plan that nurtures local business start ups, invests in skills training, and harnesses the potential of our young people. 

Education is another area close to my heart. Every child in Redcar and Cleveland deserves a first-class education that prepares them for a successful future. This Labour administration will champion our schools, working in partnership with teachers, parents, and students to ensure they have the resources and support they need to thrive. Let us empower our young minds, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow. 

In the face of climate change, we cannot afford to sit idly by. We are dedicated to making Redcar and Cleveland a beacon of sustainability and environmental responsibility. We will invest in renewable energy projects, promote energy efficiency, and protect our natural resources. Let us take action now to preserve our environment for generations to come. 

To address the urgent challenges of affordable housing, healthcare, and public safety, we will make collaboration and partnership a priority. I believe in working closely with local organisations, housing associations, and healthcare providers to find innovative solutions that meet the needs of our residents. By working together, we can create a community that is safe, healthy, and inclusive. 

But I cannot do this alone. Leadership  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

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The Managing Director (Head of Paid Services) presented a report which advised that the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 required the Council to periodically review its political composition of the Council, and how this was applied to appointments to Committees and Sub-Committees of the Council.

RESOLVED that the distribution of seats to the different Political Groups as set out in the report be agreed, so that the appointments of Members to Committees and other Bodies can be made.

TO FOLLOW

The Mayor announced that there were no contested positions other than in relation to the Governance Committee where Councillor Rider and Councillor Clarke were both seeking the place on the Committee which was allocated to ungrouped Independent Councillors

The following changes were also to be made:-

Councillor Learoyd to replace Councillor King on Climate and the Environment Scrutiny and Improvement Committee

Councillor Neal to replace Councillor Richardson on Regulatory Committee

MOVED BY Councillor Kay and duly seconded byCouncillor Berry that the uncontested appointments to the various Committees, Working Parties and joint arrangements as printed in the committee list be agreed taking into account the above changes.

Governance Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor Berry and duly seconded by Councillor Hunt that Councillor Clarke be appointed to the Governance Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Rider be appointed to the Governance Committee.

The motions were put to the vote, whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Rider be appointed to the Governance Committee.

Chairs and Vice Chairs.

Governance Committee.

Chair

MOVED BY Councillor Nightingale and duly seconded by Councillor King that Councillor Morgan be appointed as the Chair of the Governance Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Smith that Councillor Berry be appointed as the Chair of the Governance Committee.

The motions were put to the vote, whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Nightingale and duly seconded by Councillor King that Councillor Morgan be appointed as the Chair of the Governance Committee.

Vice-Chair.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Smith that Councillor Berry be appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Governance Committee.

The motion was put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Smith that Councillor Berry be appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Governance Committee.

Employment, Health & Safety Committee.

Chair.

MOVED BY Councillor Morgan and duly seconded by Councillor Nightingale  that Councillor Head be appointed as Chair of the Employment, Health and Safety Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Kay that Councillor Smith be appointed Chair of the Employment, Health and Safety Committee.

The motions was put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Morgan and duly seconded by Councillor Nightingale that Councillor Head be appointed as Chair of the Employment, Health and Safety Committee.

Vice- Chair.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Berry that Councillor Smith be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Employment, Health and Safety Committee.

The motion was put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that on the successful motion of Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Berry that Councillor Smith be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Employment, Health and Safety Committee.

Regulatory Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor Morgan and duly seconded by Councillor Nightingale that Councillor Learoyd  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

TO FOLLOW

Association of North East Councils: Collaborative Procurement Sub Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Massey be appointed to the Association of North East Councils: Collaborative Procurement Sub Committee.

MOVED BY Councillor McInnes and duly seconded by Councillor J Hart that Councillor Pugh be appointed to the Association of North East Councils: Collaborative Procurement Sub Committee.

The motions were put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that Councillor Massey be appointed to the Association of North East Councils: Collaborative Procurement Sub Committee.

Teesside Heritage Trust Limited.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Neal be appointed to Teesside Heritage Trust Limited.

MOVED BY Councillor Salvin and duly seconded by Councillor Grogan that Councillor Symon be appointed to Teesside Heritage Trust Limited

The motions were put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that Councillor Neal be appointed to Teesside Heritage Trust Limited.

Land of Iron (previously Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum).

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Berry that Councillor Smith be appointed to the Land of Iron (previously Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum).

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor White be appointed to the Land of Iron (previously Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum).

The motions were put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that Councillor White be appointed to the Land of Iron (previously Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum).

Hartlepool Power Station – Local Community Liaison Council.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Attwood be appointed to Hartlepool Power Station – Local Community Liaison Council.

MOVED BY Councillor Salvin and duly seconded by Councillor J Hart that Councillor Taylor be appointed to Hartlepool Power Station – Local Community Liaison Council.

The motions were put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that Councillor Attwood be appointed to Hartlepool Power Station – Local Community Liaison Council.

Industrial Communities Alliance.

MOVED BY Councillor Hannaway and duly seconded by Councillor Davies that Councillor Gray be appointed to the Industrial Communities Alliance.

MOVED BY Councillor Salvin and duly seconded by Councillor Grogan that Councillor Hargreaves be appointed to the Industrial Communities Alliance.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Pallister be appointed to the Industrial Communities Alliance.

The motions were put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that Councillors Gray and Pallister be appointed to the Industrial Communities Alliance.

Merchant Navy Welfare.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Earl be appointed to the Merchant Navy Welfare.

MOVED BY CouncillorSalvin and duly seconded by Councillor J Hart that Councillor Taylor be appointedto the Merchant Navy Welfare.

The motions were put to the vote whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that Councillor Earl be appointed to the Merchant Navy Welfare.

North East Migration Partnership.

MOVED by Councillor Morgan and duly seconded by Councillor Nightingale that Councillor Joy be appointed to the North East Migration Partnership.

MOVED by Councillor Brown  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Scheme of Delegation as set out in the constitution be agreed.

The motion was put to the vote and declared carried, whereupon it was:

RESOLVED that the Scheme of Delegation as set out in the constitution be agreed.

Thursday 27 July 2023

Thursday 28 September 2023

Thursday 9 November 2023

Thursday 21 December 2023

Thursday 29 February 2024

Thursday 11 April 2024

Thursday 16 May 2024

Thursday 23 May 2024 (AGM)

MOVED BY Councillor Brown and duly seconded by Councillor Richardson that the schedule of dates for ordinary meetings be agreed.

RESOLVED that the following schedule of dates for ordinary meetings of the Borough Council for the Municipal Year 2023/24 be agreed.

Thursday 27 July 2023

Thursday 28 September 2023

Thursday 9 November 2023

Thursday 21 December 2023

Thursday 29 February 2024

Thursday 11 April 2024

Thursday 16 May 2024

Thursday 23 May 2024 (AGM)