Issue - meetings

(a)       That a cross party Cabinet Panel be established with a membership of five appointed on the basis of political proportionality (Labour 3; Conservative 1; Liberal Democrat 1).

(b)       That the portfolio holder for Finance and Resources be appointed to chair the panel.

(c)        That the Group Leaders be requested to make nominations for membership of the panel from their respective groups in accordance with (a) above.

(d)       That the intention to put in place arrangements for the portfolio holder for Finance and Resources to make decisions in response to recommendations of the cross-party panel be noted.

(e) That it be noted that Part 3 of the council’s constitution (Scheme of Delegation) will be amended to show the inclusion of this responsibility in the list of responsibilities for the exercise of Cabinet functions.

A report was submitted requesting Cabinet to establish a cross-party Cabinet Panel to make recommendations to Cabinet regarding the concurrent funding paid to Parish Councils under Section 136 of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Portfolio holder highlighted the importance of setting up this Panel as soon as possible in order for the 2015/2016 grant to be agreed.

Resolved:

(a)       That a cross party Cabinet Panel be established with a membership of five appointed on the basis of political proportionality (Labour 3; Conservative 1; Liberal Democrat 1).

(b)       That the portfolio holder for Finance and Resources be appointed to chair the panel.

(c)        That the Group Leaders be requested to make nominations for membership of the panel from their respective groups in accordance with (a) above.

(d)       That the intention to put in place arrangements for the portfolio holder for Finance and Resources to make decisions in response to recommendations of the cross-party panel be noted.

(e) That it be noted that Part 3 of the council’s constitution (Scheme of Delegation) will be amended to show the inclusion of this responsibility in the list of responsibilities for the exercise of Cabinet functions.