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LORD MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Additional documents: Minutes: Cyclone Idai The Lord Mayor expressed his sympathies on behalf of the city for all those victims of the recent cyclone in Mozambique, where thousands of people either lost their lives, had been bereaved or left without shelter or food.
Attack in New Zealand The Lord Mayor noted the recent tragic events following the attack on Mosques in New Zealand where people had lost their lives or had been seriously injured. He expressed dismay at such actions and noted that he was happy to agree to add the urgent motion to the agenda where Council could express its collective condemnation.
Out of respect for the victims of both the above incidents, Council stood for a minute’s silence.
Council Prayers – the Sikh Faith The Lord Mayor referred to prayers prior to the previous Council meeting. He believed that the Sikh faith was inadvertently omitted when a list of the major faiths in the city was mentioned. He said that it was his intention for prayers to be as inclusive as possible throughout his year in office and he apologised to anyone who may have been offended by this omission.
Local medal winner at the Special Olympics The Lord Mayor congratulated local resident Julie Freestone for her major achievement of being awarded a bronze medal as part of the Great Britain basketball team at the Special Olympics which were being held in Abu Dhabi.
The Lord Mayor also thanked her coaches, sponsors and supporters, who enabled her to attend the Special Olympics.
He intended to invite Julie and her team to join him in a reception at the Town Hall where her achievements could be truly recognised.
Final Council meeting before the forthcoming election The Lord Mayor noted that it was the final Council meeting before the up-coming election. He noted that a number of members would not be standing for re-election. They would however be welcomed to attend a thank you event which he would host on 13th May.
He took the opportunity to thank all those not standing for their service to the city and wished them well for the future. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Additional documents: Minutes: The Lord Mayor invited Members to declare any interests they might have in the business on the agenda.
No declarations were made. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the meetings held on 24 January and 20 February 2019 are available to view at:
24 January 2019 http://www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk:8071/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=81&MId=8708&Ver=4
20 February 2019 http://www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk:8071/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=81&MId=8710&Ver=4
Copies are also available from Democratic Support on (0116) 454 6350 or committees@leicester.gov.uk Additional documents: Minutes: Moved by the Lord Mayor, seconded by the Deputy Lord Mayor and carried:
30. That the minutes of the meetings of Council held on 24th January and 20st February 2019, copies having been circulated to each Member of the Council, be taken as read and that they each be approved as a correct record. |
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STATEMENTS BY THE CITY MAYOR/EXECUTIVE Additional documents: Minutes: The following statements were made:
City Mayor
The City Mayor noted that many Councillors were not standing in the forthcoming election and he wished them well. He did however note that some may return at some point in the future. He paid particular thanks to his Executive colleagues, Councillors Andy Connelly and Manjula Sood as they were not standing.
Deputy City Mayor – Councillor Russell
Councillor Russell referred to the role of all Councillors as a corporate parent, and the recent ‘Celebrating Success’ event which celebrated the achievements of the Council’s looked after children. She noted the importance of the corporate parent role and the difference it could make to young people’s lives. She wanted to pay particular tribute to two Councillors who had gone above and beyond in their commitment to looked after children. They were Councillor Danny Myers and Councillor Ted Cassidy. They had shown unbending commitment and focus on seeking every possible opportunity for children in the Council’s care. |
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PETITIONS - Presented by Members of the Public - Presented by Councillors Additional documents: Minutes: Petitions from Members of the Public
Mr Martin Buchanan presented a petition with 14 valid signatures in the following terms:-
“We the undersigned petition Sir Peter Soulsby to allow Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Centre to be transferred as an asset to the residing charity Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Association CIO.”
Petitions from Councillors
No petitions for presentation had been received from Councillors.
Under Council Procedure Rule 13a the aforementioned petition was referred to the Monitoring Officer for consideration and action as appropriate. |
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QUESTIONS - From Members of the Public - From Councillors Additional documents: Minutes:
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MATTERS RESERVED TO COUNCIL PDF 44 KB 7.1 Pay Policy Statement 2019/20 and Gender Pay Gap Report 2018. Additional documents:
Minutes: 7.1 Pay Policy Statement 2019/20 and Gender Pay Gap Report 2018
Moved by the City Mayor, seconded by Deputy City Mayor Councillor Clair and carried:
31. That Council approves the Pay Policy Statement for 2019/20 and notes the Gender Pay Gap Report 2018. |
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EXECUTIVE AND COMMITTEES - To note any changes to the Executive - To vary the composition and fill any vacancies of any Committee of the Council · To confirm the appointment of the parent governor co-optee on the Children, Young People and Schools Scrutiny Commission. Additional documents: Minutes: Moved by Councillor Cank, seconded by the City Mayor and carried:
32. That Mr Mohit Sharma be appointed to the Children, Young People and Schools Scrutiny Commission as parent governor representative (primary school) co-optee for a term of 4 years. |
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ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS PDF 95 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Lord Mayor stated that he agreed to accept the following notice of motion as an item of urgent business. This was in order to allow the Council to respond to the recent tragic events in New Zealand in a timely and reassuring manner.
Notice of Motion – New Zealand attack |
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NOTICE OF MOTION Additional documents: Minutes: Moved by Councillor Dr Chowdhury, seconded by Councillor Waddington and carried:
33. It is imperative that the survivors of last Friday's terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand - plus their families and the Muslim community of which they are a part - realize the extent of the outrage felt around the world. It is crucial that every public body, as an act of solidarity, expresses this outrage and also conveys its most sincere and heart-felt sympathy to those directly affected.
Leicester City Council, therefore, utterly condemns the murderous attack made by the far-right fanatic who is now, thankfully, in custody. The Council can confidently say that the citizens of the cosmopolitan city it represents, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, fully concur with this condemnation of the massacre, for warped, racist reasons, of fifty men, women and children and the serious wounding of many others. This hateful ideology cannot be allowed to prevail. |
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CLOSE OF MEETING Additional documents: Minutes: The City Mayor, noting that this was the last business meeting of the Lord Mayor’s term, thanked him for his competent and even-handed chairing over the past year.
There being no further items of urgent business, the Lord Mayor declared the meeting closed at 8.02pm. |