Decision

The Cabinet has decided to appoint members to key committees and working groups within the West Suffolk Council for the remainder of the current term.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves appointing members to various committees and working groups within the West Suffolk Council for the remainder of the current term.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to appoint members to key committees and working groups within the West Suffolk Council for the remainder of the current term.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the selection of members to key committees and working groups, which could impact decision-making processes within the council.

affected_stakeholders: ["Councillors", "Leader of the Council", "Monitoring Officer", "Group Leaders"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision, but political influence may play a role in the selection of members.

URL: https://democracy.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=943

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to review and appoint its working groups/panels and to its joint committee.  

Content: The Cabinet will be asked to review and appoint its working groups/panels and to its joint committee.   Resolved:   1.           That the Leader of the Council appoints: a.            Councillor Diane Hind, Portfolio Holder for Resources, as the full member to represent West Suffolk Council on the Anglia Revenues and Benefits Partnership Joint Committee for the remainder of the current term of this administration.   b.            Councillors Victor Lukaniuk, Deputy Leader and David Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Operations, as the substitute members to represent West Suffolk Council on the Anglia Revenues and Benefits Partnership Joint Committee for the remainder of the current term of this administration.   c.            It be noted that on the nomination of the Leader of the Council, the Monitoring Officer may exercise their delegated authority to appoint appropriate Cabinet membership (full and substitute members) to the above joint committee during the current term of this administration, as necessary.   2.           It be noted that: a.            The Staff Consultative Panel continues to operate in 2025 to 2026 in accordance with the Terms of Reference contained in Appendix A to Report number: CAB/WS/25/024.   b.            Periodical meetings of the above Panel shall be scheduled as and when required but with regard to the discussion outlined in Section 2.2.2 of Report number: CAB/WS/25/024.   3.           The Cabinet continues to operate the West Suffolk Grant Working Party in 2025 to 2026 and that minor amendments to its Terms of Reference be approved, as set out in paragraph 2.3.4 and Appendix B to Report number: CAB/WS/25/024.   4.           The Cabinet continues to operate the West Suffolk Local Plan Working Group in 2025 to 2026 in accordance with the Terms of Reference contained in Appendix C to Report number: CAB/WS/25/024.   5.           It be noted that should it become necessary and on the nominations of Group Leaders, the Monitoring Officer may exercise their delegated authority to appoint appropriate membership (full and substitute members) to the above Working Groups during 2025 to 2026 in accordance with their Terms of Reference.   6.           It be noted that, subject to resources being available to support them, informal advisory panels may be established by the Leader to consider specific issues as required throughout 2025 to 2026.

Date of Decision: May 20, 2025