Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION:  To comply with Regulation 19 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Mrs L.A. Needham) submitted a report informing the Council of any occasions over the past year where the provisions relating to “Special Urgency” had been used in connection with the publication of an intention to make a Key Decision, as required by legislation.

The Leader of the Council confirmed that, during the 2017/2018 Financial Year, there had been three occasions upon which the “Special Urgency” powers had been used. 

The powers had been exercised by the Cabinet on 19 December 2017 and 23 January 2018, in respect of decisions concerning the acquisition of 14/15 Brand Street, Hitchin, in relation to the North Hertfordshire Museum Project at Hitchin Town Hall, and on 27 March 2018 in respect of a decision concerning options for a Housing Investment Company, all as detailed in the report.

It was moved by Councillor Lynda Needham, seconded by Councillor Julian Cunningham, and

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION:  To comply with Regulation 19 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.