Agenda
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Contact: Democratic Services Democratic Services (01254) 380116/380109/380184
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Apologies for absence |
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Declarations of Interest and Dispensations |
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Announcements a) Mayor b) Leader of the Council c) Chief Executive |
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Confirmation of Minutes To confirm as correct records, the minutes of the Annual Council and Special Council meetings both held on 28th May 2026 and the Mayor Making Council meeting held on 20th June 2026. (to follow) |
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To deal with any questions submitted under Council Procedure Rule A2.2(vi). The deadline for the receipt of questions has now expired. One eligible question has been received. (Report attached)
Rules of Debate
· Up to 30 minutes will be allowed for this item. · Questions will be put by the chair of the meeting and will receive an oral answer. · Questions which cannot be put within the allotted time will receive a written answer within 10 working days |
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Report attached. |
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New Arrangements for Question Time at Council Meetings Report attached. Additional documents: |
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Adoption of the Hyndburn 2040: Local Plan (Strategic Policies and Site Allocations) Report attached. Additional documents: |
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Scoping Consultation for the new Hyndburn Local Plan Report attached (Appendix 1 to follow). Additional documents: |
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DBS Checks for Councillors Report attached. |
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Matters Exempted from the Call-In Procedure Report to follow. |
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To receive the Minutes of the Cabinet meetings held on 18th March 2026 and 22nd April 2026 (attached).
Rules of Debate
· The Leader of the Council will move the Minutes, the Deputy Leader of the Council will second the Minutes. · Non-executive Members will be invited to make comment or ask questions on the Minutes (5 Minutes). · Cabinet Members will be invited to make comments and respond to any points raised (5 Minutes). · The Leader of the Council will be given up to 15 Minutes to respond and to answer any questions raised. Additional documents: |
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Minutes of Committees To receive the Minutes of committees, as set out below:
Rules of Debate
· The Leader of the Council will introduce the Minutes as a whole. · Any Member may raise any issue from the Minutes; the Chair of the relevant Committee may respond (5 Minutes). · The Leader of the Council will close the debate (5 Minutes).
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Motion(s) submitted on Notice Report attached.
Rules of Debate
· Each motion shall be debated for no more than 20 minutes before being put to the vote. · No more than one and a half hours in totality shall be allowed at each meeting for the debate of all motions |