Agenda and minutes

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The report provides an overview of the recommendations of the Electoral Review Working Group meetings held on 10 and 28 June 2021.  The recommendation to Council was the adoption of ‘Option 1’ as set out in Appendix 1.

The reports and annexes considered by the Electoral Review Working Group of 10 June and 28 June are attached at Appendix 2 and 3 for convenience.

(Note:  Although marked as private these papers are now no longer restricted)

The report of the Chief Executive provided an overview of the recommendations of the Electoral Review Working Group meetings held on 10 and 28 June 2021.  The recommendation of the Electoral Review Working Group to Council was the adoption of ‘Option 1’ as set out in Appendix 1.

It was proposed by Councillor M Boughton and seconded by Councillor M Coffin that an amendment to the recommendation be made as set out in the appendix to the Minutes.  Members gave careful consideration to the options set out, giving due regard to the Boundary Commission criteria - the need to secure electoral quality, ensure that the identities of local communities are reflected and enable effective and convenient local government.

RECOMMENDED: That

(1)        the report be noted; and

(2)    the amended recommendation, as appended to the minutes, be recommended to Council.

*Referred to Council

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

There were no items considered in private.