The Council meeting saw the election of a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the upcoming municipal year, alongside the appointment of a Chaplain. Key decisions were made regarding committee memberships and the appointment of committee chairs, with the Council also approving updates to its constitution.

Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor

The meeting commenced with the formal election of the Mayor of the Borough for the municipal year 2024/25. Following this, the newly elected Mayor provided notification of their appointment of the Deputy Mayor for the same period. The Mayor also announced their chosen Chaplain for the year and outlined plans for upcoming Civic Functions.

Committee Memberships and Chairs

The Council received a report from the Director of Legal and Governance Services concerning appointments to the Cabinet and sought approval for committee memberships. Subsequently, the Council approved the appointment of Chairs to various committees for the Municipal Year 2024/25.

Constitution Update

A significant item on the agenda was the update to the Council's constitution. The Director of Legal and Governance Services presented a report on this matter, and the Council subsequently approved the proposed changes.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2023/24

The Council reviewed the Annual Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2023/24 period. This report provides an overview of the committee's work and findings throughout the year.

Information Reports

Several information reports were presented to the Council. These included a report on remuneration and severance packages exceeding £100,000, and reports detailing the use of the Urgency Procedure by both the Council and the Executive.

Dates of Council Meetings 2024/25

The Council noted and confirmed the dates for ordinary Council meetings for the 2024/25 Municipal Year. These are scheduled for Thursday 26 September 2024, Thursday 28 November 2024, Thursday 27 February 2025, and Thursday 15 May 2025.