Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence.

To receive any questions relating to items on the agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

To record any interests on agenda matters.

To receive any announcements which the Chairman of the Council may wish to make.

To receive a report from the Electoral Services Manager. The Electoral Administration Act 2013, section 17 requires each authority to carry out a review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations every 5 years. The current review must take place between 1 October 2023 and 31 January 2025. This review has now taken place. By publishing on 1 December 2023, polling districts can be brought in line with future parliamentary constituencies to prepare for a snap Parliamentary General Election.

To receive a report report following a steer from the Leaders / senior members of several Constituent Authorities for proposals to be brought forward to all Constituent Authorities to consider their withdrawal and dissolution of the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Joint Committee (the Joint Committee).