Agenda and minutes
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Mayoral Announcements Minutes: The Mayor expressed her sympathy to the family and friends of the man tragically murdered on Upper Street earlier this week.
The Mayor also announced the death of former councillor Evan Stone, a former deputy leader of the Council, who passed away in March 2018. The Mayor extended her condolences to the family and friends of Mr Stone.
Apologies for absence:
Apologies were received from Councillors Lukes and Williamson. |
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Minutes of the last meeting PDF 90 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2018 be confirmed as a correct record and the Mayor be authorised to sign them. |
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Young Mayor and Young Deputy Mayor - Welcome and Presentation of Badges Minutes: The Youth Councillors were welcomed to the meeting a badges of office were presented to Young Mayor Honey Baker and Young Deputy Mayor Abubakar Finiin. |
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Vote of Thanks and Presentation of Commemorative Badges to Outgoing Mayor and Consort Minutes: Councillor Watts moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor O’Halloran. Councillor Watts commended Councillor O’Halloran for her resolve, empathy and ability to unite Islington’s communities. Councillors Watts said that Councillor O’Halloran’s civic leadership following the Finsbury Park terror attack would live long in the memory. It was noted that approximately £28,000 had been raised for the Angel Shed Theatre during the year. Councillor Watts also thanked the Mayor’s Consort, Ray O’Halloran, for his work in supporting the Mayor.
Councillor Burgess seconded the vote of thanks.
Councillors Convery and Shaikh also spoke in support of the vote of thanks.
The Mayor thanked the community for the way they pulled together following the Finsbury Park terror attack. The Mayor said that Islington had grown stronger through the terrible attack and that the borough’s communities would continue to support and respect each other. The Mayor thanked her Consort, her fellow councillors, and officers for their support over the past year, and said it was an honour to serve as First Citizen of the Borough.
Councillor Watts presented commemorative badges to Councillor O’Halloran and Ray O’Halloran.
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To Elect the Mayor of the London Borough of Islington for the ensuing Municipal Year Minutes: Councillor Spall, seconded by Councillor Fletcher, moved that Councillor Poyser be elected as Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.
RESOLVED:
There being no other nominations, the Mayor declared that Councillor Poyser be elected as Mayor of the London Borough of Islington for 2018/19.
The Mayor vacated the chair and the Council adjourned while Councillor Poyser was invested with the robes of office. The Mayoral Party then returned to the Chamber.
The Mayor (Councillor Poyser) in the Chair. |
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Declaration of Acceptance of Office by the Mayor Minutes: The Mayor accepted by office by making and subscribing to the required declaration, attested by Councillors Spall and Fletcher.
Emma Barker was appointed as the Mayoress.
The Mayor announced that his charities would be the CARIS Islington Cold Weather Shelter Project and Freightliners City Farm. |
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Appointment of the Deputy Mayor Minutes: The Mayor appointed Councillor Rakhia Ismail to the role of Deputy Mayor. Yassin Hersi was appointed as the Deputy Mayor’s Consort.
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Election of the Leader of the Council Minutes: Councillor Hull, seconded by Councillor Champion, moved that Councillor Watts be elected as Leader of the Council.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Watts be elected as Leader of the Council for a four year term.
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Appointment of the Deputy Leader and the Executive PDF 50 KB Minutes: Councillor Watts introduced the paper. The Council noted the following appointments made by Councillor Watts as Leader of the Council:
Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Health and Social Care: Cllr Burgess
Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families: Cllr Caluori
Executive Member for Community Development: Cllr. Comer-Schwartz
Executive Member for Finance, Performance and Community Safety: Cllr Hull
Executive Member for Economic Development: Cllr Shaikh
Executive Member for Housing and Development: Councillor Ward
Executive Member for Environment and Transport: Cllr Webbe |
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Minutes: Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Picknell, moved the recommendations in the report, subject to an alteration that Councillor Cutler would be a full member of the Planning Committee; that Councillor Webbe would be a substitute member of the Planning Committee; that Councillor Hamitouche would be a full member of the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee; and that Councillor Hamitouche would not be a substitute member of the Audit Committee.
RESOLVED:
A. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS TO POLITICAL POSITIONS:
That the Council note that the Labour Group have notified the following appointments:
B. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS AND MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES FOR 2018/19
RESOLVED:
1) That the following appointments be made to the Policy and Performance Committee for 2018/19 or until successors are appointed be agreed:
POLICY & PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE (15 Councillors)
2) That the following appointments be made to the remaining committees for 2018/19 or until successors are appointed be agreed:
CHILDREN’S SERVICES SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (8 Councillors)
ENVIRONMENT & REGENERATION SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (9 Councillors)
HEALTH AND CARE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (8 Councillors)
Co-Opted Member: Jana Witt – Healthwatch Islington
HOUSING SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (9 Councillors)
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Appointment of Representatives to certain Outside Organisations for 2018/19 PDF 57 KB Minutes: Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Picknell, moved the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED:
b) That the following list of appointments to outside bodies to take effect on the date indicated, for the term of office indicated, or until successors are appointed be agreed:
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