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: October 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Council:   ·       NOTED at the political balance of the Council is: o   45 members of the Labour Group o   12 members of the Conservative Group o   3 ungrouped members: §  2 independent members §  1 member of Reform UK ·       NOTED the committees set out for the municipal year 2025/26 listed in Appendix 1 as agreed at the Annual Council Meeting held on 22 May 2025 ·       AGREED to vary proportionality as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and adopt some arrangement other than that prescribed by the Act or Regulations. ·       AGREED any changes to the memberships of those committees as tabled at this Council meeting for approval.  

Supporting Documents

Appointment of Committees 25-26 Council Report October 2025.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proportionality of Committees October 2025.pdf

Related Meeting

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm on October 16, 2025