Apologies were received from Councillors S Lambert and R Ross.

There were no announcements from the Chairman.

There were no announcements from the Leader, Members of the Cabinet or the Head of Paid Service.

In accordance with the Regulations, Members are invited to declare any disclosable interests under the Code of Conduct and the nature of those interests in respect of items on this Agenda and/or indicate if Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 applies to them.

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive any petitions, deputations or questions received from members of the public in accordance with the provisions of Procedures Rule 25 and 26. The total time allowed for this is 30 minutes.  Petitions, deputations and questions will be dealt with in the order in which they are received and any which are not considered within the time limit shall receive a written response after the meeting.

As this is a Special Meeting of the Council any petitions, deputations and questions must relate to item on the agenda in accordance with Procedure Rule 21.

No petitions, deputations or questions had been received from members of the public.

To receive any questions submitted from Members of the Council in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rules 27 and 28.

As this is a Special Meeting of the Council any questions must relate to item on the agenda in accordance with Procedure Rule 21.

No questions had been received from Members of the Council.

To receive Report No. 127/2023 from the Chief Executive.

Report No. 127/2023 was received from the Chief Executive, the report requested Council to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on former Councillor Edward Baines in recognition of his service to the Council. The Chairman outlined the ceremonial role of Honorary Alderman as set out in the report.

In debate Members on all sides recognised the dedication to the county shown by Mr Baines in his many years on the Council and in his activities outside of it, and in particular his approach to working collaboratively with all councillors regardless of political affiliation to achieve the best for Rutland.

It was moved by Councillor L Stephenson and seconded that the recommendations of Report No. 127/2023 be approved. Upon being put to the vote, with 25 votes in favour the motion was unanimously approved.

RESOLVED

That Council:

a)    CONFERRED upon Mr Edward Baines the title of Honorary Alderman of Rutland County Council.

b)    INSTRUCTED the Chief Executive to arrange for Mr Baines name to be placed on a Roll of Honorary Alderman.

The Chairman invited Alderman Baines to address Council. Alderman Baines thanked Members for honouring him and spoke of the immense privilege he had felt to be able to make the contributions he had to public life in Rutland, citing the particular importance of educational attainment for the young people of Rutland. Alderman Baines also shared his experiences with Members of opportunities at all levels for Members to come together to accomplish matters on behalf of residents. 

Monday, 6 November 2023.

Monday, 6 November 2023.