Agenda and minutes
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Mayoral Announcements a) Apologies for absence b) Declaration of interests c) Order of business d) Mayor’s Announcements Additional documents: Minutes: (a) Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Craig, Kay, Klute, Pandor and Shaikh.
(b) Declaration of interests
None.
(c) Order of Business
The Mayor advised that the order of business would be as per the agenda.
(d) Mayor’s Announcements
The Mayor welcomed all new councillors who had been elected in the May 2022 local elections. The Mayor said it was fantastic to see so many councillors in the Council Chamber. It was the first time the Chamber was at full capacity since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
The Mayor highlighted several recent events he had attended. The Mayor was delighted to present awards to local people at the Civic Awards ceremony in March. The awards showcased the wonderful work being done across the borough and the very best of Islington.
The Mayor had celebrated the contribution of the Irish community in Islington by attending a number of special events throughout March. The Mayor had also attended the Irish Embassy, who had hosted a celebration of the mayoral charity, ICAP, on their 25th anniversary.
The Mayor was honoured to attend the national day of reflection on the Covid-19 pandemic from the steps of Islington Town Hall on 23 March.
The Mayor had participated in a number of Iftars across the borough and across London, commenting that the Street Iftar at Finsbury Park was particularly poignant.
The Mayor had celebrated St George’s Day by leading the flag raising event at Islington Town Hall and had joined Islington Veterans Association at their monthly breakfast club. The Mayor had also joined a service of remembrance for Anzac Day, and had attended the Polish Airman’s Association for their annual Easter lunch with veterans.
The Mayor has attended the Islington Tribune summit on Violence Against Women and Girls alongside the Leader and others. The Mayor was pleased to contribute to the discussion and action plan going forward.
The Mayor was delighted to host a fundraising tour of the Tower of London, and had joined other mayors for the annual Macmillan Volunteers Gala dinner. The Mayor was also honoured to open the markets at the London Stock Exchange to celebrate the contribution of the Irish community to London and to raise awareness and profile of the mayoral charities.
The Mayor had attended the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. The Mayor was also delighted to lead the annual Whittington Walk from Whittington Hospital to Mansion House with all London Borough Mayors and Lord Mayors.
The Mayor had visited the National Autistic Society on City Road to learn more about the challenges people with autism face. The Mayor noted the importance of public services being inclusive for all. The Mayor had also re-opened the school library at Prior Weston School, had attended St Joseph’s Hospice with the Speaker of Hackney, and had visited Pentonville Prison to discuss the mental health challenges faced by those in the justice system.
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 352 KB Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 3 March 2022 be agreed as a correct record and the Mayor be authorised to sign them.
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Announcement of the Young Mayor and Young Deputy Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: This item was deferred to a future meeting. |
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Vote of Thanks and Presentation of Commemorative Badges to Outgoing Mayor and Consort Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Bossman-Quarshie moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Gallagher. The vote of thanks was seconded by Councillor Mackmurdie. It was commented that the Mayor had made a significant contribution to the borough over the past year. The Mayor had worked to celebrate and champion the borough’s Irish and LGBTQ+ communities, and had helped to raise awareness of mental health issues and causes.
The Mayor thanked his fellow councillors, commenting that it was an honour and privilege to be the first Irish born Mayor of Islington. The Mayor spoke about the importance of the mayoralty and the positive impact that the Mayor can have on local people and the borough’s communities. The Mayor spoke about the work of his charities, forum+, ICAP and James’ Place; and thanked all of those who had supported him during the year.
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To Elect the Mayor of the London Borough of Islington for the ensuing Municipal Year Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Poyser, seconded by Councillor Ngongo, moved that Councillor Spall be elected as the Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Spall be elected as the Mayor of the London Borough of Islington for 2022/23.
The Council adjourned while Councillor Spall was invested with the robes of office. |
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Declaration of Acceptance of Office by the Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: The Mayor accepted by office by making the required declaration.
The Mayor advised that her consort would be Helen Spall.
The Mayor thanked her colleagues, friends and family. The Mayor congratulated Councillor Gallagher on his year as Mayor. The Mayor announced that her charities would be Ronald Macdonald House and the Whittington Health Charity.
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Appointment of the Deputy Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: The Mayor appointed Councillor Heather to the role of Deputy Mayor.
Councillor Clarke was appointed as the Deputy Mayor’s Consort.
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Election of the Leader of the Council Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Ward moved that Councillor Comer-Schwartz be elected Leader of the Council. Councillor Ogunro seconded. The motion was put to the vote and CARRIED.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor Comer-Schwartz be elected Leader of the Council.
The Leader thanked her fellow councillors and spoke about her priorities; including tackling inequality; making Islington the best place for young people to grow up; creating a cleaner, greener, healthier borough for all; addressing the climate emergency and the cost of living crisis; building new genuinely affordable homes, and supporting people into work. |
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Appointment of the Deputy Leader and the Executive PDF 217 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Comer-Schwartz introduced the paper, welcomed new members of the Executive, and paid tribute to councillors who had stood down from the Executive.
The Council noted the following appointments made by Councillor Comer-Schwartz as Leader of the Council:
· Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Finance, Planning and Performance - Cllr Diarmaid Ward · Executive Member for Inclusive Economy and Jobs- Cllr Santiago Bell-Bradford · Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality & Transport - Cllr Rowena Champion · Executive Member for Equalities, Culture & Inclusion - Cllr Roulin Khondoker · Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families - Cllr Michelline Safi Ngongo · Executive Member for Homes and Communities - Cllr Una O’Halloran · Executive Member for Health and Social Care - Cllr Nurullah Turan · Executive Member for Community Safety - Cllr John Woolf |
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Constitution Update PDF 469 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Hyde moved the recommendations in the report. The recommendations were put to the vote and CARRIED.
RESOLVED:
That the amendments to the Constitution, set out in the appendices to the report, be agreed. |
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Calculation of Political Balance (Proportionality) PDF 304 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Hyde moved the recommendations in the report. The recommendations were put to the vote and CARRIED.
RESOLVED:
(i) That the Council note the political balance of the Council is: - 48 Members of the Labour Group - 3 Members of the Green Group
(ii) That the allocation of seats be approved, in order to comply with the political balance regulations requiring seats to be allocated proportionately to the political groups on the Councill, as detailed in the report submitted.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Hyde moved the recommendations in the report. The recommendations were put to the vote and CARRIED.
RESOLVED:
(i) That Council note that the Labour group have notified the following appointments:
(ii) That Council note that the Green group have notified the following appointments:
(iii) That the following appointments be made to the Policy and Performance Committee for 2022/23 or until successors are appointed:
POLICY & PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE (16 Councillors)
(iv) That the following appointments be made to the remaining committees for 2022/23 or until successors are appointed:
CHILDREN’S SERVICES SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (8 Councillors)
ENVIRONMENT & REGENERATION SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (9 Councillors)
HEALTH AND CARE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (8 Councillors)
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HOUSING SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (8 Councillors)
AUDIT COMMITTEE (4 Councillors and 2 Independent Members, as below)
HEALTH AND
WELLBEING BOARD (15 members, as
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Appointment of representatives to serve on Outside Organisations PDF 210 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Hyde moved the recommendations in the report. The recommendations were put to the vote and CARRIED.
RESOLVED:
(i) That the following list of appointments to outside bodies for 2022/23, for the remainder of the year or until successors are appointed, be agreed:
(ii) 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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