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Correspondence and Announcements of the Lord Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: (a) Death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The Lord Mayor referred to the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on 9th April 2021. A letter of condolence had been sent by the Lord Mayor to the Private Secretary of Her Majesty the Queen on behalf of the City of Coventry. A memorial service was held in Coventry Cathedral on Friday 16th April attended by a limited number of guests in line with Covid restrictions and streamed live.
(b) Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Lord Mayor reported that two Coventry companies had been included in the recently published Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2021 - Embed and Mirius (formerly Coventry Chemicals).
Embed Ltd was founded in May 2005 and specialised in electronics and embedded software. The company have been awarded the Queen's Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years.
Coventry Chemicals Limited (trading as Mirius since 2018) started trading in 1963. They manufactured and supply cleaning liquids, powders and tablets for healthcare cleaning and hygiene of the veterinary, human and agri-food industries, producing in excess of one million bottles per week. The company have been awarded the Queen's Award for International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth in overseas sales over the last six years.
The Lord Mayor had written a letter to recipients on behalf of the City Council, congratulating them on their achievement. |
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Election of the Chair of the Council (being the Lord Mayor of the City) Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by Councillor C Miks seconded by Councillor R Singh and supported by Councillor G Ridley, that Councillor John McNicholas be elected as Chair of the Council (being the Lord Mayor of the City) for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED that Councillor John McNicholas be elected as Chair of the Council for the 2021/22 municipal year, having made the declaration of office prescribed by the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and having been invested with the Lord Mayor’s Chain of Office. |
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The Lord Mayor's Address Additional documents: Minutes: The Lord Mayor, Councillor McNicholas, addressed the City Council. |
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Vote of thanks to the Retiring Lord Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: A vote of thanks for the retiring Lord Mayor, Councillor Ann Lucas, was moved by Councillor R Lancaster, seconded by Councillor E Ruane and supported by Councillor G Ridley.
Councillor Lucas responded to the vote of thanks.
RESOLVED:
(1) That the warmest thanks of the Council are due and are thereby given to Councillor Ann Lucas for the zeal and impartiality with which she has discharged the arduous duties of the office of Lord Mayor during the year 2020/21; and
(2) That a copy of this resolution, under the common seal, be presented to Councillor Ann Lucas. |
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Election of the Vice-Chair of the Council (being the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City) Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by Councillor P Seaman, seconded by Councillor E Ruane and supported by Councillor G Ridley that Councillor Kevin Maton be elected as Vice Chair of the Council (being the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City) for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED that Councillor Kevin Maton be elected as Vice Chair of the Council for the 2021/22 Municipal Year, having made the declaration of office prescribed by the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and having been invested with the Deputy Lord Mayor’s Badge. |
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Election of the Leader of the Council Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by Councillor A S Khan and seconded by Councillor N Akhtar that Councillor George Duggins be elected as Leader of the Council.
RESOLVED that Councillor George Duggins be elected as Leader of the Council for the remainder of his term of office.
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Additional documents: Minutes: The City Council received a report of the Leader, Councillor G Duggins, which confirmed the composition of the Cabinet, the appointment of Deputy Cabinet Members and the allocation of executive portfolios/functions within the Cabinet (detailed below):
*Cabinet Member Children and Young People is designated as the Lead Member for Children’s ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 March 2021 Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2021 were signed as agreed as a true record. |
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Return of persons elected as Councillor for the City on 6 May 2021 PDF 28 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The return of Councillors elected for the following wards of the City on 6 May 2021 was reported:
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Declarations of Interest Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Matters for Determination for the City Council Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered the following documents which were tabled at the meeting:
(i) Details of Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Planning Committee, Health and Wellbeing Board, Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee, Scrutiny Boards, Audit and Procurement Committee, Ethics Committee, Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee and such other Committees as the Council considers appropriate, to deal with matters which are neither reserved to the Council nor are executive functions as set out in the Constitution. This also includes the appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of those bodies
(ii) The size and terms of reference for those Boards and Committee (as set out in the Constitution).
(iii) The allocation of seats to political groups in accordance with the political balance rules.
(iv) The nominations of Councillors to serve on each Scrutiny Board, Committee and Cabinet Advisory Panel.
(v) The nominations and appointments to outside bodies.
(vi) The programme of ordinary meetings of the Council, Cabinet, Scrutiny Boards, Committee and Advisory Panels for 2021/22 including the date and time of the next Annual Meeting and the scheme of delegations as set out in the Constitution.
RESOLVED that the City Council approve the allocation of seats, appointments and programme of meetings together with the appointments to outside bodies (as appended to these minutes) and agree the scheme of delegations as set out in the Constitution.
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If required, to consider any changes to the Constitution or any other matters arising from the Annual Meeting decisions and appointments Additional documents: Minutes: There were no other matters arising. |