Agenda and minutes
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. The quorum for Council is 9 members.
Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were noted for Councillors Gina Blomefield, Nick Bridges, Andrew Maclean, Jon Wareing, Nigel Robbins and Tony Dale.
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest from Members of Council.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer left the room for agenda item 4.
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Appointment to vacant seat on the Planning and Licensing Committee Purpose To appoint a member to the vacant Liberal Democrat seat on the Planning and Licensing Committee following the resignation from the Committee of Councillor Mark Harris. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Juliet Layton proposed that Councillor Tristan Wilkinson be appointed to the vacant seat on the Planning and Licensing Committee and explained that planning training had been arranged for Councillor Wilkinson. This training would also be available to other members. This proposal was seconded by Councillor Ray Brassington, was put to the vote and agreed by Council.
Council resolved to: APPOINT Councillor Tristan Wilkinson to the Planning and Licensing Committee.
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Appointment of an Interim Chief Executive Officer Purpose The purpose of this report is to approve the recommendation of the Performance & Appointments Committee that an interim officer be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service, with effect from 1 July 2025 and to commence the recruitment process to the permanent position of Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service.
Recommendations That the Council resolves to: 2. Appoint the interim Chief Executive Officer as the Council’s Head of Paid Service for the purposes of Section 4 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, from 1 July 2025 until a permanent Chief Executive Officer is appointed; 3. Approve the recommendation of the Selection Panel that the candidate, whose profile is shown in Annex A, is appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer (Head of Paid Service), Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer with effect from 1 July 2025 or as soon as practically possible after that date; 4. Appoint, in the event that the interim Chief Executive Officer is unable to take up the role with effect from 1 July 2025, David Stanley, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, to undertake the role of Head of Paid Service, Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer until such time as the interim Chief Executive Officer is available to take up the role; 5. Authorise the Head of HR to commence the process of appointing a permanent Chief Executive Officer (Head of Paid Service) and Returning Officer / Electoral Registration Officer. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, thanked members for attending the extraordinary Council meeting and stated that this was a significant moment for the Council. The Leader explained that the Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Rob Weaver, had announced his intention to stand down and his last working day would be Monday 30 June 2025. The Leader thanked the Chief Executive Officer for his service and leadership, highlighting key achievements which included:
With the administration’s key objectives achieved and the transition of services due to be largely complete on 1 July 2025, the Chief Executive Officer had concluded that the time was right to seek fresh challenges and spend more time with his young family. The Leader wished the Chief Executive well in his future endeavours.
The Leader explained that over recent weeks the focus had been on finding a suitable successor. This was an important decision for the Council in view of local government reorganisation. The Council needed a Chief Executive who could work with members to ensure that the interests of the residents were heard and to inform the collective proposals for reorganisation in Gloucestershire that would be submitted to the government later in the year. The Chief Executive would need to be able to guide and direct Council staff through the change and uncertainty that reorganisation brings. This was just one challenge; there was also a need to continue to serve residents over the coming years in an increasingly challenging financial environment and to deliver the Council’s priorities:
The Leader was pleased to propose Jane Portman as Interim Chief Executive Officer, noting that the Selection Panel had been impressed by all aspects of the interview, as well as her credentials and background. The Leader believed that Jane Portman would bring fresh energy and clear leadership and looked forward to working with her.
Councillor Tom Stowe seconded the proposed appointment and paid tribute to the Head of HR for supporting the recruitment process. Councillor Stowe highlighted the recent changes in senior roles and the opportunities ahead. Jane Portman would bring a wealth of experience and a track record of leading organisations through a range of circumstances. It was felt that her experience resonated with the needs of the Council at the current time and that she would bring fresh thinking and constructive challenge at an important time.
The Director of Governance and Development explained that should Jane Portman be unable to start on 1 July 2025 then it was recommended that the Deputy Chief Executive Officer would step up temporarily as Head of Paid Service to cover any ... view the full minutes text for item 17.
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