Agenda and minutes

Councillor Burgess said that she was present at the last meeting and should be included as having been present in the minutes. With this amendment the Speaker of the Council MOVED, the Deputy Speaker SECONDED and it was:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2022 be confirmed and signed as a true and accurate record.

No declarations were made.

1. The Mayor expressed his sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. He outlined a number of wonderful community events that had been held in the borough in her memory. A minutes silence was held as a mark of respect for Her Majesty,

 2. The announcement about Badges of Honour was deferred until the next meeting of the Council.

3. The Deputy Mayor spoke about the celebration of Black History Month in October which highlights the history and achievements and contributions of Black communities in the UK. She said that the theme this year was ‘Time for change. Action not words’

4. Councillor De Ryk spoke about the cost of living crisis. She said that following the chancellor’s fiscal event last Friday, the international monetary fund said that the likely outcome of the UK measures would increase inequality. She outlined the measures that the Council had already taken to urgently to address this crisis without any financial support for the government. Further measures would be announced at the next council meeting.

Councillor Davis presented a petition on behalf of Forest Hill residents requesting an end to parking between the entrance and exit to Tarleton Gardens and 1-27 Sydenham Rise.

Councillor Stamirowski MOVED, the Councillor Millbank SECONDED and it was RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972 , dispensation be approved  for Councillor Moore’s non-attendance at meetings between 24 August 2022 to 30 November 2022 while she recovers from an accident.

34 questions were received from members of the public and were answered. A copy of the questions and answers can be viewed on the Council website with the meeting papers.

Thirty minutes were set aside at the meeting for questioners to raise supplementary questions.

8 questions were received from members of the Council and were answered by the relevant cabinet member. A copy of the questions and answers can be viewed on the Council website with the meeting papers.

Thirty minutes were set aside at the meeting for questioners to raise supplementary questions.

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No motions were submitted.