Decision details

That Council:-

a)    Approves the revised distribution of seats across the political groups for ordinary committees and area committees, as set out in Addendum Appendix A, recommendations a) and b);

b)    Notes the following changes in the leadership arrangements of the recognised political groups for the municipal year 2023/24:-

·         Deputy Leader of the Green Alliance Group – Councillor Charlie Best;

·         Leader of the Independent Alliance Group – Councillor Cedwien Brown;

·         Deputy Leader of the Independent Alliance Group – Councillor Jim Hakewill.

c)    Notes that in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, any changes to places on committees arising from the new political balance will be made by the Monitoring Officer in consultation with the leaders of the political groups represented on the Council.

Reason for Decisions: –

·         To ensure that the revised political balance of the Council is applied to the governance structure of the Council, in accordance with law and approved guidelines contained in the Council Constitution.

Alternative Options Considered:-

·         None, as the revised political balance calculation is required to be reported to full Council under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990.