URL: https://democracy.north-herts.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7330

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (1)         The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.   (2)         The Chair reminded Members that the Council had declared both a Climate Emergency and an Ecological Emergency. These are serious decisions, and mean that, as this was an emergency, all of us, Officers and Members had that in mind as we carried out our various roles and tasks for the benefit of our District.   (3)         The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.   (4)         The Chair advised that the normal procedure rules in respect of debate and times to speak will apply.   (5)         The Chair advised that 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution did not apply to this meeting. A comfort break would be held at an appropriate time, should proceedings continue at length.   (6)         The Chair reminded Members to respond to the Youth Democracy Day invite in November and encouraged them to spread awareness of the event to schools within their wards.

Date of Decision: October 2, 2025