The Council considered the Cabinet recommendation from its meeting held on 21 December 2016 on a calendar of meetings for the Municipal Year 2017-2018.
Resolved that Council approves the calendar of meetings for 2017-2018.
The Cabinet considered a report on a calendar of meetings for the period from May 2017 to May 2018.
Cabinet discussed an amendment to the proposed dates for Cabinet and Council meetings in December 2017 in order to avoid holding meetings in the week leading up to Christmas.
Resolved to recommend the calendar of meetings for 2017-2018 as set out in the appendix to the report to Council for approval, subject to bringing forward the dates for Cabinet and Council in December 2017 to 12 and 14 December respectively.
Reason for Decision
The calendar of meetings provides a framework for the democratic and decision-making procedures that will underpin the delivery of the Council key priorities.