Issue - items at meetings - Public Involvement

To consider the following matters raised by members of the public:

(a)          Petitions: to receive any petitions presented by members of the public to the full Council or at the meeting itself.

(i)            Petition in relation to Local Taxation – lead petitioner David Walker (copy attached).

(b)          Written Questions: to receive any questions submitted by the due date of 12 noon on the 27 November 2014.

(c)          Deputations: to receive any deputations submitted by the due date of 12 noon on the 27 November 2014.

87.1       The Chair noted that there was one petition, as listed in the agenda papers, from Mr David Walker concerning Local Taxation.

87.2       Councillor Sykes stated that he was view the content of the petition had merit, and moved that a full Officer report be bought to a future meeting on this topic.

87.3       Councillor Randall seconded the proposal.

87.4       The Chair then put the proposal to the vote, and this was carried.

87.5       RESOLVED – That the Committee calls for an Officer report on the matter to give consideration to a range of options.

87.6       Item 87 (c) Deputation from Mr Cameron concerning Homeless Policy was considered with Item 98 and is detailed at minute Item 98.

87.7       The Chair noted that no other petitions, public questions or deputations had been received for the meeting.