Minutes of the Meeting of the MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Held On
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Minutes of the meeting of the MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL held on TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2011 at 7.30 pm Present: Councillor Richards (Mayor) Councillors Bald, Barney, Barry, Bint, Box, Brackenbury, Bradburn, Brock, Burke, Campbell, Clarke, Coventry, Crooks, Dransfield, Eastman, Edwards, Exon, Ferrans, Fraser, Galloway, A Geary, P Geary, Gerrella, Hawthorn, Hopkins, Hoyle, Jury, Kennedy, Klein, Lloyd, Long, Maric, Marland, McLean, D McCall, I McCall, McKenzie, Miles, A Morris, C Morris, O’Neill, Shafiq, Small, Tallack, Tamagnini- Barbosa, Wharton, White, Williams, Wright and Zealley Aldermen Bristow and Howell Apologies: Alderpersons Ellis, E Henderson, I Henderson and Irons Also Present: 100+ members of the public CL55 MINUTES RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 13 September 2011 be approved and signed by the Mayor as a correct record. CL56 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST Councillor Coventry declared a personal interest in Item 4(a) (Community Governance Review Working Group), as an elected Member of Woughton Community Council. Councillor Fraser declared a personal interest in Item 4(a) (Community Governance Review Working Group), as an elected Member of Campbell Park Parish Council. Councillor Marland declared a personal interest in Item 5(b)(v) (United Nations International Year of Co-operatives), as an elected member of the Co-operative Group. Councillor Barry, declared a personal interest in Item 5(b)(iv) (MKFM), as a Director of Secklow Sound, which was due to start broadcasting in December. Councillor Barry, declared a personal interest in Item 5(b)(vi) (Surviving Winter), as a member of the Royal British Legion who might be working with the Community Foundation. Councillor Brock, declared a personal interest in Item 5(b)(vi) (Surviving Winter), as a Vice President of the Community Foundation. MILTON KEYNES 8 NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 1 COUNCIL Councillor White, declared a personal interest in Item 5(b)(viii) (Energy-Saving for Milton Keynes Council-Owned Properties), as the Chair of the National Energy Foundation and Chair of the United Sustainable Energy Agency. CL57 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Britain in Bloom The Mayor congratulated: (a) Stony Stratford as the regional champion for the Thames and Chiltern area in the Britain in Bloom competition, and for receiving a silver award in the national competition; (b) Milton Keynes for receiving a gold award in the large city category for the Thames and Chiltern area, and for receiving a silver award in the national competition; and (c) Wolverton and Greenleys for winning a silver gilt award in the Urban Communities category. 2. Homes and Communities Agency The Mayor announced that the Homes and Communities Agency had announced the appointment of three Board members, including Dr Ann Limb OBE. The Mayor stated that he would be sending congratulations to Dr Limb on behalf of the Council. 3. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards The Mayor congratulated the following local students who had received Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards: Ho-Kwan Chik; Lauren Field; Peter Sacre, Ryan Goldhawk; Stephanie Painter; Jacob Saunders; and James Sutton. 4. Red Bull Racing The Mayor welcomed the celebration of the Red Bull Formula 1 racing team which was planned for 10 December 2011 in Central Milton Keynes and announced that both Members and officers would be working to use the event to maximise the benefits to Milton Keynes, whilst ensuring access and availability of public transport for residents and visitors to the city centre on this important shopping day before Christmas. MILTON KEYNES 8 NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 2 COUNCIL 6. Olympic Torch Relay The Mayor announced that the Olympic Torch would be passing through Milton Keynes on 9 July 2012, en-route between Luton and Oxford. 7. Dan Wheldon The Mayor announced the death of the reigning Indy Car Champion, Dan Wheldon, who was born in Emberton. The Mayor informed the Council that a memorial service was held for Mr Wheldon in Emberton last weekend and that the Leader had written a letter of condolence to Mr Wheldon’s family on behalf of the Council. CL58 REPORTS FROM CABINET AND COMMITTEES Community Governance Review Working Group – 12 October 2011 The Mayor moved the following procedural motion with regard to the debate on this matter, which was seconded by the Deputy Mayor: “That in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 21.1, Council Procedure Rule 13.6(c), ‘Offering amendments to the mover of the motion’ and 13.6(e) ‘transfer of ownership of the motion’ be waived during consideration of this item.” On being put to the vote the procedural motion was declared carried with 37 Members voting in favour, 10 Members voting against and 1 Member abstaining from voting. RESOLVED – That in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 21.1, Council Procedure Rule 13.6(c), ‘Offering amendments to the mover of the motion’ and 13.6(e) ‘transfer of ownership of the motion’ be waived during consideration of this item. (a) Campbell Park and Central Milton Keynes Parishes Councillor Gerrella moved the following recommendation from the meeting of the Community Governance Review Working Group held on 12 October 2011, which was seconded by Councillor A Geary and on which a recorded vote was requested: “That, with effect from 1 April 2012, the Campbell Park Grid Square be transferred from Campbell Park Parish to Central Milton Keynes Parish, as a separate parish ward of Central Milton Keynes Parish.” The Council heard from 4 members of the public on this recommendation. MILTON KEYNES 8 NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 3 COUNCIL On being put to the vote the voting was as follows: FOR: Councillors Bald, Barney, Barry, Bint, Box, Brackenbury, Bradburn, Brock, Burke, Campbell, Clarke, Coventry, Crooks, Dransfield, Edwards, Ferrans, A Geary, P Geary, Gerrella, Hawthorn, Hopkins, Hoyle, Jury, Kennedy, Klein, Lloyd, Long, Maric, Marland, McLean, D McCall, I McCall, McKenzie, Miles, A Morris, C Morris, O’Neill, Richards, Shafiq, Small, Tamagnini-Barbosa, Wharton, White, Wright and Zealley (45) AGAINST Councillors Exon, Fraser, Galloway and Williams (4) ABSTENTIONS: Councillors Eastman and Tallack,(2) The recommendation was declared carried. Councillor Gerrella moved the following motion, resulting from the decision of the Working Group requesting the Chair of the Working Group to propose appropriate electoral arrangements, which was seconded by Councillor A Geary: “That the electoral arrangements for Central Milton Keynes Parish be as follows: WARD ELECTORATE NO OF COUNCILLORS CMK East 819 3 CMK West 827 3 Campbell Park 403 2 2049 8 On being put to the vote the motion was declared carried with 42 Members voting in favour, 2 Members voting against and 2 Members abstaining from voting. RESOLVED - 1. That, with effect from 1 April 2012, the Campbell Park Grid Square be transferred from Campbell Park Parish to Central Milton Keynes Parish, as a separate parish ward of Central Milton Keynes Parish. MILTON KEYNES 8 NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 4 COUNCIL 2. That the electoral arrangements for Central Milton Keynes Parish be as follows: WARD ELECTORATE NO OF COUNCILLORS CMK East 819 3 CMK West 827 3 Campbell Park 403 2 2049 8 (Councillor Fraser declared a personal interest in this item.) (b) Campbell Park and Great Linford Parishes Councillor Gerrella moved the following recommendation from the meeting of the Community Governance Review Working Group held on 12 October 2011, which was seconded by Councillor A Geary: “That the areas of Newlands, Willen Lake and Willen remain within the existing Campbell Park Parish so as to retain community cohesion and effective and convenient governance in the Parish.” Councillor C Morris moved the following amendment which was seconded by Councillor Brackenbury and on which a recorded vote was requested: “That the recommendation be amended by the deletion of all words from ‘Willen’ to ‘community’, and the substitution therefor of the following words: ‘be transferred from Campbell Park Parish to Great Linford Parish so as to promote’, the deletion of the words ‘in the Parish’, and the addition of the words: ‘and that the electoral arrangements for the revised parish areas be as follows: CAMPBELL PARK PARISH WARD ELECTORATE NO OF COUNCILLORS Fishermead 2676 5 Woolstone 664 1 Springfield 1791 3 Oldbrook 3761 7 8892 16 MILTON KEYNES 8 NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 5 COUNCIL GREAT LINFORD PARISH WARD ELECTORATE NO OF COUNCILLORS Conniburrow 2006 3 Redhouse 199 1 Park Great 2695 4 Linford Bolbeck 1437 2 Park & Pennyland Giffard Park 2400 3 & Blakelands Downs Barn 1693 2 Downhead 2244 3 Park & Willen Park Neath Hill 1422 2 Willen and 1121 2 Newlands 15217 22 The Council heard from 7 members of the public on this matter. On being put to the vote the voting on the amendment was as follows: FOR: Councillors Bald, Barney, Bint, Box, Brackenbury, Brock, Clarke, Crooks, Dransfield, Ferrans, A Geary, P Geary, Hawthorn, Hopkins, Hoyle, Jury, Kennedy, Klein, McLean, A Morris, C Morris, Richards, Shafiq, Small, Wharton and Wright (26) AGAINST Councillors Barry, Bradburn, Burke, Campbell, Coventry, Eastman, Edwards, Exon, Fraser, Gerrella, Lloyd, Long, Maric, Marland, D McCall, I McCall, McKenzie, Miles, O’Neill, Tallack, Tamagnini- Barbosa, White, Williams and Zealley (24) ABSTENTIONS: Councillor Galloway (1) The amendment was declared carried. MILTON KEYNES 8 NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 6 COUNCIL On being put to the vote the voting on the substantive motion was as follows: FOR: Councillors Bald, Barney, Bint, Box, Brackenbury, Brock, Burke, Clarke, Crooks, Dransfield, Ferrans, A Geary, P Geary, Hawthorn, Hopkins, Hoyle, Jury, Kennedy, Klein, McLean, A Morris, C Morris, Richards, Shafiq, Small, Wharton and Wright (27) AGAINST Councillors Barry, Bradburn, Campbell, Coventry, Eastman, Edwards, Exon, Fraser, Gerrella, Lloyd, Long, Maric, Marland, D McCall, I McCall, McKenzie, Miles, O’Neill, Tallack, Tamagnini- Barbosa, White, Williams and Zealley (23) ABSTENTIONS: Councillor Galloway (1) The substantive motion was declared carried. The Assistant Director (Democratic Services) reported that there was an error in the schedule of electoral arrangements for Campbell Park Parish in that the Woolstone Parish Ward had two councillors.