Agenda and minutes

Members to declare any interests they have in the business to be considered at the meeting.

To receive the record of the proceedings of the meeting of the Council held on 7^th December 2016 and to approve the accuracy thereof.

(a)      To receive any questions or petitions from the public, or communications submitted by the Lord Mayor or the Chief Executive and to pass such resolutions thereon as the Council Procedure Rules permit and as may be deemed expedient.

(b)      Petition Requiring Debate

The Council’s Petitions Scheme requires that any petition containing over 5,000 signatures be the subject of debate at the Council meeting.  A qualifying petition has been received as follows:-

Petition to “Save Western Road First World War Memorial Trees From Destruction”

To debate an electronic petition

Save Western Road WW1 Memorial Trees

(containing 5,110 signatures (as at 21st December) calling on the Council to “save Western Road First World War Memorial Trees from destruction.” The wording of the e-petition is as follows:-

“The trees on Western Road in Sheffield were planted to honour pupils of Westways School who gave their lives in the Great War.  Sheffield City Council plan to honour their memory in the Centenary of the Great War by destroying this Memorial and felling the trees.  Independent arboricultural advice from leaders in the industry has confirmed that these trees have many years of useful life left if properly maintained.  The outcry within Sheffield and beyond is growing and we need your help to raise a minimum of 5000 signatures to force a debate in full council.”

5.1       Questions relating to urgent business – Council Procedure Rule 16.6(ii).

5.2       Questions on the discharge of the functions of the South Yorkshire Joint Authorities for Fire and Rescue and Pensions – Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1985 – Council Procedure Rule 16.6(i).

            (NB. Minutes of recent meetings of the two South Yorkshire Joint    Authorities have been made available to all Members of the Council via the following link –

            http://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/ecCatDisplay.aspx?sch=doc&cat=13165&path=0)

To consider any changes to the memberships and arrangements for meetings of Committees etc., delegated authority, and the appointment of representatives to serve on other bodies.

Report of the Acting Executive Director, Resources.

To receive a presentation from Chief Constable Stephen Watson, South Yorkshire Police, outlining his plans/approach for policing in South Yorkshire.

(Note: It is anticipated that this item of business will commence at approximately 4.00 p.m.)

To receive a presentation on Hate Crime to be given by Maxine Stavrianakos (Head of Neighbourhood Intervention and Tenant Support, Sheffield City Council) and Chief Inspector Ian Proffitt (South Yorkshire Police).