Issue - meetings
Reports from:
Meeting: 25/11/2019 - Council (Item 9)
Reports from the Leader and Cabinet
To receive a verbal report from the Leader of the Council in accordance with Standing Order 31 providing an update on any key or significant issues arising from any matter within the responsibility of Cabinet.
Additional documents:
Decision:
NOTED the verbal update provided by Councillor Muhammed Butt, Leader of the Council who began by also taking the opportunity to thank Councillor Pavey and wish him all the best for the future. He then moved on to provide the following updates in relation to Cabinet portfolios:
· Media launch of the London Borough of Culture programme;
· The outcome of the recent Ofsted inspection at Ark Elvin Academy, which now meant that all Secondary Schools within the borough had been rated by Ofsted as either “Good” or “Outstanding”;
· The start of the Council’s budget consultation process for 2020-21 & 2021-22;
· The list of urgent Executive decisions taken since the last Council meeting.
Minutes:
The Mayor advised Members that the Leaders Update for this meeting would be provided as a verbal report. He then invited Councillor Muhammed Butt, as Leader of the Council, to present his update. Councillor Butt thanked the Mayor for his introduction and provided the following updates in relation to Cabinet portfolios:
· Members were advised of the successful media launch of the London Borough of Culture programme and reminded that the formal launch event would be taking place on Saturday 18 January 2020. Highlighting the importance of this event, the Leader felt this provided a unique opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contribution made by all communities across the borough;
· The outcome of the recent Ofsted inspection at Ark Elvin Academy, which now meant that all Secondary Schools within the borough had been rated by OFSTED as either “Good” or “Outstanding” and highlighted the Administrations commitment towards ensuring every child in the borough had the opportunity to succeed;
· The start of the Council’s budget consultation process for 2020-21 & 2021-22;
· The list of urgent Executive decisions taken since the last Council, as tabled at the meeting.
The Mayor thanked Councillor Muhammed Butt for his report and it was RESOLVED to formally note the update provided by the Leader of the Council.