Issue - meetings

To receive announcements and business brought forward by the Mayor, Leader, and Members of the Cabinet or the Chief Executive.

4.1       By the Mayor:

4.2       By the Chief Executive:

4.3       By the Group Leaders:  Any apologies for absence

4.4       Council Leader and Members of the Cabinet:

1.        By the Mayor:

The Mayor gave an update on his recent activities;

On 7^th September attended Sunnyside Rural Trust for fundraiser; ’Give Bees a Chance which was held at Hemel Food Garden.  The event was a great success.

The next day, 8^th September, at Woburn Abbey, 3 of Mayor’s family members took part in triathlon and raised £580 for Sunnyside Rural Trust.

15^th September attended 75^th Battle of Britain commemoration at Kings Langley, excellent event showing our appreciation for those that fought in Battle in Britain.

Have attended numerous other events, including coming this evening from having opened an exhibition at Kings Langley Library.

2.        By the Chief Executive:

There were no announcements from the Chief Executive.

3.        By the Group Leaders:

Councillor Williams confirmed that apologies had been received from Councillors Johnson, Oguchi and Peter.

Councillor Tindall confirmed that apologies had been received from Councillors Townsend and Bowden.

4.    By the  Leader and Members of the Cabinet:

(Full details are in the minutes under Announcements of the Leader and Cabinet).

4.1       By the Mayor:

The Mayor announced that he will be separating the 2 announcements by Leader, first Cllr Williams will give his announcement as Leader, and later in proceedings he will give his second announcement in his role as Portfolio Holder for Corporate & Contracted Services.  This arrangement will carry forward to future meetings.

The Mayor continued with an update on his recent activities;

On 7^th September attended Sunnyside Rural Trust for fundraiser; ’Give Bees a Chance which was held at Hemel Food Garden.  The event was a great success.

The next day, 8^th September, at Woburn Abbey, 3 of Mayor’s family members took part in triathlon and raised £580 for Sunnyside Rural Trust.

15^th September attended 75^th Battle of Britain commemoration at Kings Langley, excellent event showing our appreciation for those that fought in Battle in Britain.

Have attended numerous other events, including coming this evening from having opened an exhibition at Kings Langley Library.

4.2       By the Chief Executive:

None.

4.3       By the Group Leaders:

Councillor Williams confirmed that apologies had been received from Councillors Johnson, Oguchi and Peter.

Councillor Tindall confirmed that apologies had been received from Councillors Bowden & Townsend.

Cllr Imarni was not in attendance.

4.4       Council Leader and Members of the Cabinet:

Councillor Williams, Leader of the Council

The Leader advised that owing to the relatively quiet period since the July meeting, he has nothing to report, adding that he is happy to take questions.

Cllr guest asked; does the Leader agree that, in coming to its decision following redevelopment of the West Herts Hospital Trust estate, the NHS should have conducted real consultation, not just engagement?

Cllr Williams responded that he agrees there should always be the most appropriate consultation, adding that he is aware this particular issue is subject to a court case so would not be appropriate to comment.

Cllr Tindall asked, given recent announcements by Government re. Brexit contingency funding, can you update us at all on what money’s have been received by this Council and will Members be given regular briefing since there are only 6 weeks to go to possible leaving date.

Cllr Williams responded in relation to money received, cannot confirm if it has been received yet, but the figure we are due to receive is £37k, fairly modest sum, not sure if it will be over 1 or 2 years.  Very limited in what we can do in preparation for Brexit, the situation is very fluid, we do have a plan & risk assessment which is a standing item on Corporate Management Team agenda.  Were asked by the Government to appoint a lead contact officer, a Brexit Officer, we have appointment Dave Austin who is our contact with Government.  Through East of England & the Hertfordshire Chief Executive’s there is contact and work going across those organisations.  There are a number of things that are a direct risks to DBC, such as supplies and services continuity, for our vehicles etc.  Only limited amount we  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4