Decision

Calculation of Political Balance (Proportionality) and arrangements for committees

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Council:   ·       Noted that the political balance of the Council is: o   45 members of the Labour Group  o   13 members of the Conservative Group o   2 ungrouped independent members   ·       Noted the committees set out for the municipal year 2024/25 listed in Appendix 1 as agreed at the Annual Council Meeting held on 23 May 2024.   ·       Agreed to vary the proportionality arrangements for scrutiny committees so that: o   The Labour Group appoint 2 fewer seats than its entitlement, and o   The Conservative Group appoint 2 more seats than its entitlement.   ·       Agreed changes to the memberships of committees as set out below: o   Coordinating Scrutiny Committee: Appoint Councillor Tom Connor in place of Councillor Catherine Saumarez.   o   Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee: Appoint Councillor Anna Mbachu in place of Councillor Tom Connor.  

Supporting Documents

Appointment of Committees 24-25.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proportionality of Committees.pdf