URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=522

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Purpose: To make an appointment to Planning and Licensing Committee for the remainder of the Civic Year 2025/26, following the resignation from the Committee of Councillor Tristan Wilkinson on 9 December 2025.   The Leader, Councillor Mike Evemy, introduced the item and advised that, in addition to appointing a member to the vacant Liberal Democrat seat on the Planning and Licensing Committee, the Council was also required to appoint a Liberal Democrat member to the Audit and Governance Committee.   The vacancies had arisen following the resignation of Councillor Wilkinson and the appointment of Councillor Dale to Cabinet, which, under the Constitution, made him ineligible to continue serving on the Audit and Governance Committee.   Councillor Mike Evemy proposed the nomination of Councillor Joe Harris to the Planning and Licensing Committee and Councillor Paul Hodgkinson to the Audit and Governance Committee. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Juliet Layton.   There were no questions for clarity.  The Chair then moved to the debate.   During debate, comments were made regarding recent attendance levels and quorum arrangements at the Planning and Licensing Committee, with assurance given that quorum requirements could be reviewed by the Constitution Working Group at an appropriate time.   The Chair then moved to the vote on the resolution which was proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Juliet Layton.   Voting record: 31 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.  

Date of Decision: January 21, 2026