Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence.

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, councillors are reminded that it is a requirement to declare interests where appropriate.

To elect a Mayor for the Council year 2022 – 2023.

To elect a Deputy Mayor for the Council year 2022 - 2023.

The Mayor will call up the newly elected Youth Mayor to the top table to present the Chain of Office, and the newly elected Youth Deputy Mayor to present the Badge of Office. On behalf of the Council, the Mayor will convey his congratulations to both upon their election.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Full Council held on 30 March 2022.

To receive and consider any announcements or communications, including any additional Cabinet Member announcements.

To receive the Returning Officer’s report on the results of the Borough elections held on 5 May 2022, CEx/58.

To elect the Leader of the Council for a four year term of office or until such time as their term of office (as a councillor) expires.

It should be noted that the current Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Lamb, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election for this position.

Following his or her election, the new Leader shall announce the Cabinet and the Portfolio Holder responsibilities.

To consider the report of the Head of Legal, Governance and HR, LDS/180.

Any urgent item(s) complying with Section 100(B) of the Local Government Act 1972.