Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Reading
Contact: Michael Popham - Democratic Services Manager Email: michael.popham@reading.gov.uk
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Mayor's Announcements To receive Mayor’s Announcements. Minutes: (a) Councillor McGoldrick The Mayor welcomed Councillor McGoldrick to her first Council meeting since being elected to represent Norcot Ward on 3 August 2023. (b) Changes to Committee & Working Group Memberships The Mayor reported that the Monitoring Officer had exercised his delegation on the recommendation of the Labour Group Leader ... view the full minutes text for item 20. |
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The Mayor to sign the Minutes of the proceedings of the previous Council Meeting. Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2023 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Mayor. |
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To receive petitions in accordance with Standing Order 8. Minutes: Kate Nikulinapresented a petition in the following terms: We Need More NHS Dentists in Reading Reading is a dental desert. Too many Reading residents can’t get an NHS dentist. People are left in pain or if they can afford it having to pay a large private dental bill in ... view the full minutes text for item 22. |
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Questions from Members of the Public PDF 59 KB Questions in accordance with Standing Order 9. Minutes:
(The full text of the question and reply was made available on the Reading Borough Council website). |
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Questions from Councillors PDF 57 KB Questions in accordance with Standing Order 10. Additional documents: Minutes:
(The full text of the questions and replies was made available on the Reading Borough Council website). |
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Corporate Parenting PDF 190 KB Report by Executive Director of Children’s Services Additional documents:
Minutes: The Executive Director of Children’s Services submitted a report responding to a review of services to care leavers by Mark Riddell MBE, National Implementation Adviser for Care Leavers, which took place in March 2023. The report recommendations were aligned with the outcome of the review of care leavers and had ... view the full minutes text for item 25. |
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Renewal of Licensing Policy Statement PDF 140 KB Report by Executive Director of Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services Additional documents:
Minutes: Further to Minute 8 of the Licensing Applications Committee held on 28 September 2023, the Executive Director of Economic Growth & Neighbourhoods submitted a draft report on the renewal of the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. The Policy was a key document concerning the regulation of licenced premises (pub and clubs), ... view the full minutes text for item 26. |
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Review of Constitution PDF 232 KB Report by Monitoring Officer Additional documents:
Minutes: Further to Minute 25 of the Policy Committee held on 25 September 2023, the Monitoring Officer submitted a report on a review of the Constitution, which had been adopted on 18 October 2022 (Minute 21 refers). The revised Constitution had introduced a new way of working to simplify the Key ... view the full minutes text for item 27. |
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The CIPFA Practical Guidance for Local Authorities on Audit Committees PDF 197 KB Report by Executive Director of Resources Additional documents:
Minutes: Further to Minute 14 of the Policy Committee held on 10 July 2023, the Executive Director of Resources submitted a report on the CIPFA Practical Guidance for Local Authorities on Audit Committees. Attached to the report at Appendix 1 were proposed revised terms of reference for the Committee and at ... view the full minutes text for item 28. |