Agenda and minutes

To receive any declarations of interest of a pecuniary or non-pecuniary nature from Members in respect of the items on this agenda.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Council held on 31^st March, 2022 and the special meeting of the Council held on 13^th April, 2022.

To consider any communications to be submitted by the Mayor or the Chief Executive.

This recommendation is subject to Cabinet consideration on 25^th May, 2022.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:-

1.         That Council approves:-

a.    The establishment of the position of Executive Director of Public Health and Communities with effect from 1 July 2022. The salary for this post will be based on current Executive Director pay;

b.    The deletion of the existing post of Director of Public Health with effect from 30 June 2022;

c.    The redesignation of the Directorate and the Executive Director of Adults and Communities to that of the Executive Director of Place Health and Adult Social Care for Barnsley from 1 July 2022. The Executive Director will also be an executive member of the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; and

d.    The realignment of the Service Director of Communities and the Communities business unit from the existing Adults and Communities Directorate to the new Public Health and Communities Directorate with effect from 1 July 2022.

2.         That Council notes the proposed Leader’s decision in relation to Cabinet and Cabinet portfolios with effect from 26 May 2022, pending approval of recommendations 1a-d by full Council on that date.  Namely:-

a.    The change of the Deputy Leader’s portfolio;

b.    The redesignation of the Cabinet Spokesperson and Cabinet Support Member for Adults and Communities to the Cabinet Spokesperson for Place Health and Adult Social Care and the changes to their portfolio; and

c.    The creation of the Cabinet Spokesperson and Cabinet Support Member for Public Health and Communities and their portfolio. The roles will be remunerated in line with the Cabinet Spokesperson’s and Cabinet Support Member allowances.

To consider any outstanding appointments or changes to Regulatory Boards, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Outside Bodies following Annual Council on 20^th May, 2022.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Chair of Task and Finish Group 1

Proposed - Councillor Clarke

Schools Forum

Proposed - Councillor McCarthy

South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel

Proposed – Councillor Osborne (Substitute Member)

To consider any questions which may have been received from Elected Members and which are asked pursuant to Standing Order No. 11.

a)    Councillor Fielding

“In February I learned that the Council was seeking advice from legal counsel to resolve a dispute with the contractor at the Penny Pie Park gyratory over the submitted costs of the works. What was the specific nature of the dispute and has it been resolved to both parties satisfaction?”

b)    Councillor Fielding

“What steps are taken by Berneslai Homes to ensure that tenants have sufficient information about asbestos in their homes to ensure their safety?”

c)    Councillor Fielding

“What is the Council doing to prepare for mandatory food waste collections in 2023?”