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Apologies for Absence |
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Mayor's Announcements (i) Diana - Princess of Wales (ii) Functions attended 22 July to 23 October 1997 |
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To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 21 July 1997. |
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Public Participation at meetings - Petition To receive the following petition signed by over 250 local residents.
The undersigned respectfully ask that you accept this petition and consider:
* The popularity of wheeled sports throughout the Borough of Bracknell Forest namely; BMX bikes, rollerblades and skateboards.
* The lack of safe, accessible and affordable facilities available to accommodate these popular sports.
* The safety concerns when these sports are played in the street or inappropriate areas.
* And we ask that you, as our elected representatives, assist us in finding a safe and secure location to practice these sports where we do not pose a problem to other residents.
This petition will be referred to the Leisure Services Committee for consideration in accordance with Standing Orders. |
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To receive and consider reports, minutes and recommendations of Committees: Unitary 98 Interview Committee - 1 August 1997 Social Services Transition & Housing Committee - 9 September 1997 Public & Environmental Services Committee - 11 September 1997 Leisure Services Committee - 16 September 1997 Direct Services Board - 24 September 1997 (Missing) Education Transition Committee - 25 September 1997 Social Services Transition & Housing Committee - 30 September 1997 Planning & Transportation Committee - 2 October 1997 Strategy & Policy Committee - 15 October 1997 Strategy & Policy Committee - 21 October 1997 Additional documents:
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Questions - Standing Order 9: (i) Question to Chairman of Strategy and Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) by Councillor McCormack
Given the commitment by Berkshire County Council to transfer on the 1 April 1998 to the six Unitary Authorities a balance of at least £15m, can the Leader of the Council explain what evidence exists to suggest that this objective will be achieved?
(ii) Question to Chairman of Strategy and Policy Committee (Councillor Bettison) by Councillor McCormack
Covering the period to date, can the Leader of the Council confirm the total cost to this Council of arrangements to achieve transition to Unitary Status? In addition, what costs are anticipated up to the 1 April 1998?
(iii) Question to Chairman of Social Services Transition and Housing Committee (Councillor Angell) by Councillor Bayle
Could the Chairman give a brief update on progress relating to the implementation of this year’s Community Care Plan in Bracknell
(iv) Question to Chairman of Social Services Transition and Housing Committee (Councillor Ward) by Councillor Mrs Shillcock
Could the Chairman specify the respective responsibilities of the Director, Deputy Directors and Service Heads in relation to strategy, policy and planning in the new structure for social services and housing. |
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Outside Bodies To receive reports from members of the Council or other representatives.
(i) Blackwater Valley Recreation and Countryside Management Service - Report by Councillor North (Missing). |
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To receive reports from Officers of the Council. (i) Local Government Reorganisation - Appointments to statutory posts Report by Chief Executive
(ii) Membership of Council Report by Corporate Services
(iii) Calculation of Council Tax Base - 1998/99 Report by Corporate Services (Missing) Additional documents: |
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To consider the following motion submitted under Standing Order 6: (i) 7/97 submitted by Councillors Mrs Keene and Bayle
“This Council deplores candidates standing for election using misleading party names with the intention to deliberately deceive the electorate.
We will support this government in any measures it introduces to prevent such deception happening in the future.” |
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Minutes of Committees - 23 October 1997 Additional documents:
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