Agenda item

It was moved by Councillor Swindlehurst,

Seconded by Councillor Anderson,

(a)  “That feedback be given to Colnbrook with Poyle Parish Council as set out in paragraphs 7.5 to 7.11 of the report for their consideration and that the Council reserves the right to test public opinion at/after the parish council elections if it is not satisfied that the Parish Council is engaging more widely with local people.

(b)  That in the light of the response to the first stage of the consultation a further consultation be undertaken, in accordance with the guidance on Community Governance Reviews, with the electors and other interested parties to gauge views on the future of Britwell and Wexham Court Parishes and their Councils.

(c)  That electors and other interested parties be consulted on proposed changes to the area of Britwell Parish and its Council and its electoral arrangements as set out in paragraph 7.20 – 7.27 and map attached at Appendix 2.

(d)  That Langley Neighbourhood Forum be informed that the case for a new parish council has not been made and that the Forum be advised to consider returning to this matter at some future date and in the meantime to raise its concerns directly with ward councillors.

(e)  That the 2^nd stage of the consultation process be comprised of the measures set out in section 4 (a) - Financial Implications, of the report, with the formal advisory poll taking the form of all postal poll; and that the costs be met from the Contingency Fund.

(f)  That the Returning Officer be authorised to determine all matters in relation  to undertaking the consultation following consultation with the Chair of the Review Group and Commissioner for Performance and Accountability and other members of the Review Group if time permits.

(g)  That the Community Governance Review timetable be amended to extend the 2nd stage consultation period to 14th October 2013.”

The recommendations were put and carried by 29 votes to 0 votes with 7 abstentions.

Resolved –

(a)  That feedback be given to Colnbrook with Poyle Parish Council as set out in paragraphs 7.5 to 7.11 of the report for their consideration and that the Council reserves the right to test public opinion at/after the parish council elections if it is not satisfied that the Parish Council is engaging more widely with local people.

(b)  That in the light of the response to the first stage of the consultation a further consultation be undertaken, in accordance with the guidance on Community Governance Reviews, with the electors and other interested parties to gauge views on the future of Britwell and Wexham Court Parishes and their Councils.

(c)  That electors and other interested parties be consulted on proposed changes to the area of Britwell Parish and its Council and its electoral arrangements as set out in paragraph 7.20 – 7.27 and map attached at Appendix 2.

(d)  That Langley Neighbourhood Forum be informed that the case for a new parish council has not been made and that the Forum be advised to consider returning to this matter at some future date and in the meantime to raise its concerns directly with ward councillors.

(e)  That the 2^nd stage of the consultation process be comprised of the measures set out in section 4 (a) - Financial Implications, of the report, with the formal advisory poll taking the form of all postal poll; and that the costs be met from the Contingency Fund.

(f)  That the Returning Officer be authorised to determine all matters in relation  to undertaking the consultation following consultation with the Chair of the Review Group and Commissioner for Performance and Accountability and other members of the Review Group if time permits.

(g)  That the Community Governance Review timetable be amended to extend the 2nd stage consultation period to 14th October 2013.