Agenda

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

To consider suspending Standing Order 13(5) in respect of items 3-7, insofar as it relates to restrictions on Members speaking more than once.

The Council will receive a presentation and report from the External Auditor summarising the key issues identified during the audit of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL FROM THE AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:- 

(i)            That the External Auditor’s (ISA260) report 2023/24 be approved;

(ii)           That the findings with regards to the Value for Money conclusion be noted;

(iii)          That the findings from the audit work in relation to the 2023/24 Financial Statements be noted.

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate Assurance seeking the approval of the Annual Governance Statement 2023-24.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL FROM THE AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:- That the fnal Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 be approved and adopted

To receive the Statements of Accounts 2023-24 and Letter of Representation.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL FROM THE AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:- that Audited Statement of Accounts 2023-24 and Letter of Representation be approved.

To receive a report of the Head of Corporate Assurance detailing the role of the Audit and Governance Committee and how it has discharged its responsibilities during 2023/24.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL FROM THE AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: - that the Audit and Governance Committee’s Annual Report for 2023/24 be approved.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 26 September 2024.

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

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:-

(i)            That the recommendations of the independent panel to update the allowances scheme for elected members is accepted in full;

(ii)          That the scheme of allowances is backdated to 1^st April 2024.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:- That the policy attached in Appendix A be adopted as the council’s policy on parental leave for elected members.

To consider appointments to the following outside bodies:-

Central Early Help Delivery Group

Proposed –

Councillor Bowser

Councillor Clarke

Councillor Moyes

All for 2 year terms

Dearne Early Help Delivery Group

Proposed –

Councillor Bellamy

Councillor Cain

Both for 2 year terms

North Early Help Delivery Group

Proposed –

Councillor T Cave

Councillor Denton

Councillor Leech

All for 2 year terms

North East Early Help Delivery Group

Proposed –

Councillor Hayward

Councillor McCarthy

Councillor Richardson

All for 2 year terms

Penistone Early Help Delivery Group

Proposed -

Councillor Kitching

1x Vacancy

Both for 2 year terms

South Early Help Delivery Group

Proposed –

Councillor Eastwood

Councillor Osborne

Councillor Stowe

All for 2 year terms

Schools Forum

Proposed –

Remove - Councillors Moyes and Newing

Appoint – Councillors Peace and Richardson, both for a three year term.

(NB. No Cabinet decisions have been called in from these meetings)

Any Member of the Council shall have the opportunity to comment on any matters referred to in the following minutes.

The relevant representatives shall then be given the opportunity to respond to any comments made by Members on those minutes.

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

1.    Councillor Bowser

In 2025, Worsbrough Mill will celebrate its 400th anniversary.?As part of this the Worsbrough annual two-day history event, which celebrates the area’s rich industrial and social heritage, will be held on the site. Will the Council commit to support, raise awareness and promote this event, and what else is planned to recognise this significant milestone in the area’s history?

2.    Councillor Bullcock

We all acknowledge the good work undertaken by group and solo litter picking volunteers.

Apart from supplying empty purple litter / waste bags.  What other support / safety training / guidance or equipment do the Council provide to these invaluable members of our communities who are helping to keep our streets clean?

3.    Councillor Bullcock

I am aware that Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is being piloted in parts of the borough. Do we have any feedback yet to share from the pilot ?

4.    Councillor Hunt

The Section 106 agreement accompanying the granting of outline planning permission for the former North Gawber Colliery site in Mapplewell required the developer to pay a Highways Infrastructure Contribution towards improvement works associated with the nearby Swallow Hill Road. I understand that, despite the receipt of the monies, the Council are no longer progressing with the highways scheme on Swallow Hill Road. Could the cabinet member please explain the reason for this?

5.    Councillor Fielding

Can the cabinet member outline the Council’s rights and responsibilities when dealing with vehicles being sold from public land?

6.    Councillor Fielding

How is the Council supporting people without access to off-street parking to charge an electric vehicle at home?

7.    Councillor Fielding

Can the cabinet member update the Council on its adoption of World Health Organisation air quality standards?

8.    Councillor Fielding

Following the horrific fires on Woodland Drive the Council and Berneslai homes committed to an investigation into the materials and methods used for constructing those types of properties. Can the cabinet member confirm if this report has been completed and if not, then when do they expect it to be completed by?