To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 26 May 2015 (C.40 - C.42) and the Annual Meeting held on 26 May 2015 (C.1 – C.6), attached.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 May 2015 (C.40 - C.42) and the Annual Meeting held on 26 May 2015 (C.1 – C.6), previously circulated, be signed as correct records.

The Chairman announced that Mr Ian Ashton, Managing Director of The World of James Herriott and Rosie Page, daughter of  Alf Wight, were in attendance to present to the Council a statute on behalf of the World of James Herriot.  Honorary Alderman Mrs June Imeson, OBE accepted the statue on behalf of the District Council.  Mr Wight and Ms Page paid tribute to all the support and hard work that Honorary Alderman Mrs Imeson had contributed to the World of James Herriot over the years.

THE DECISION:

That Honorary Alderman Mrs Imeson receive the statue on behalf of Hambleton District Council and Mr Ashton, on behalf of the World of James Herriot, and Rosie Page be thanked for the award.

Date of Meeting                          Minute Nos

9 June 2015                                CA.1 to CA.4

7 July 2015                                 CA.7 to CA.11

The Leader moved Cabinet minutes CA.1 – CA.4 and CA.7 to CA.11 and made a statement to the Council on the following matters:-

·                Burst water pipe in Customer Services – the Leader congratulated all staff and officers for how this situation had been dealt with and wished to officially record thanks on behalf of the Council.

·                Northallerton Prison – the Leader reported that it had been agreed, where possible and subject to restrictions imposed by the Council’s insurers, that the prison would be opened up for tours.  The Leader also reported that at least 1500 people would have visited the prison by 7 August when the last tours would take place.  The Leader reiterated that the Council had not bought the prison as a tourist attraction but as a project to develop which would enhance Northallerton and further improve the economy of Hambleton.

THE DECISION:

That the reports, resolutions and recommendations of the following meetings of the Cabinet be received, approved and adopted:-

(Note: Councillor G W Dadd wished it to be recorded that he voted against minute CA.11)

Date of Meeting                          Minute Nos

16 June 2015                              AGS.3

THE DECISION:

That the reports, resolutions and recommendations of the following meeting of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee be received, approved and adopted:-

(a)     Councillor P R Wilkinson, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Finance made a statement regarding the Business Awards which had been held on 7 July 2015.  Councillor Wilkinson wished to thank officers for all their hard work in organising the event.  Councillor Wilkinson reported that plans for the Bedale Gateway Car Park were progressing and that it had been agreed that both car parks would be kept open and the situation monitored when the new gateway car park was opened.

(b)     Councillor B Phillips, Portfolio Holder for Environmental and Planning Services did not make a statement.  Councillor Kirk referred to the Gladman Inquiry and wished to thank the members of the Village Community Group and the tenant farmer for their involvement.

(b)     Councillor Mrs B S Fortune, Portfolio Holder for Customer and Leisure Services did not make a statement.

(c)     Councillor N Knapton, Portfolio Holder for Support Services made a statement referring to the Revenue and Reserves Outturn Position.  Councillor Hardisty wished to thank all the staff within IT who had helped with training Members’ following the issue of iPads.

Report of the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive asked for consideration to be given to proposals for conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman of the District of Hambleton on persons who had, in the opinion of Council, rendered eminent service to the Council during the period he/she had been a Member of the Council.

The Leader proposed and Councillor Mrs B S Fortune seconded the following former Councillors for conferment of the title of Honorary Alderman of the District of Hambleton:

Mr A W Barker

Mr M J Prest

Mr J N Smith

THE DECISION:

That a special meeting of the Council be arranged to confer the title of Honorary Alderman of the District of Hambleton on past Members who have rendered eminent service to the Council.