Public Agenda
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Notice of Recording
Chairman to advise meeting to note that members of the press/public may record and take photographs except where there are confidential or exempt items.
To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meetings held on 25 March 2015 and the 12 June 2015
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Membership of Committee
To note the membership of the Committee as follows:-
Councillors Simon Jevon, Peter Griffiths, Valerie Seabright (Kings Norton Ward)
Councillors Andy Cartwright, Ian Cruise, Jess Phillips (Longbridge Ward)
Councillors Randal Brew, Debbie Clancy, Brett O'Reilly (Northfield Ward)
Councillors Steve Booton, Peter Douglas Osborn, Eddie Freeman (Weoley Ward)
Richard Burden M.P. and a representative of the New Frankley in Birmingham Parish Council are also invited to attend all meetings
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Lead Officer Arrangements
Richard Davies - District Lead (Northfield District)
Tarndip Sidhu - District Contact Lawyer
Parmjeet Jassal - Head of City Finance
Committee Services - Errol Wilson
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Declarations of Interests
Members are reminded that they must declare all relevant pecuniary interests and non-pecuniary interests relating to any items of business to be discussed at this meeting. If a pecuniary interest is declared a Member must not speak or take part in that agenda item. Any declarations will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
To note the Code of Conduct at District Committee meetings.
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District Committee Appointments
a) West Midlands Police and West midlands Fire
Service Co-opted Members
In accordance with the revised protocol for District Committees approved by Cabinet on 30 July 2012, District Committees may co-opt up to 5 partner representatives.
b) Councillor Champions
i) Corporate Parenting
The City Council approved findings of a report on Corporate Parenting and agreed that a ‘Councillor Champion’ be identified for looked after children in each District. - (Last year Councillor Seabright)
ii) Youth Champion
To appoint a Councillor with a particular interest in issues affecting young people who would be prepared to engage with both young people and the people who worked with them, to ensure that young people’s issues, concerns and interests are addressed at District level - (last year Councillors Cartwight and Corns)
iii) Cultural & Heritage Champion
To appoint an elected member to be involved in developing a wider cultural strategy as the Champion for Northfield - (last year Councillors Douglas Osborn and Phillips)
Report of the Service Directors District Services Housing Transformation, Sports Events and Parks, and the Director of Finance
As part of the 6 week consultation period to consult with District Committees on the proposed modifications recommended by the Birmingham Development Plan Examination Inspector.
Please see the link to the report and check the size of the appendices to the report before printing.
http://consult.birmingham.gov.uk/portal/ps/bp/bdpmods/
Northfield District Capital Environmental Budget Position Statement 2015/2016improvement works in neighbourhoods for 2014/15.
Report of the Service Director, Housing Transformation.
Report of the Service Director
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Future Working Arrangements/District Work Programme
The Chairman to advise Members on the future working arrangements for District Committees
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Dates of Future Northfield District Committees
To note the dates of future meetings for 2015/2016:-
Friday 20 November 2015;
Friday 22 January 2016; and
Friday 18 March 2016
All meetings will be held at 2:00pm in Committee Rooms 3&4, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB
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Other Urgent Business
To consider any items of business by reason of special circumstances (to be specified) that in the opinion of the Chairman are matters of urgency.
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Authority to Chairman and Officers
Chairman to move:-
'In an urgent situation between meetings, the Chair jointly with the relevant Chief Officer has authority to act on behalf of the Committee'.