Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member is asked to

declare:

·        any personal interests not included on the Register of

Interests

·        any prejudicial interests or

·        any disclosable pecuniary interests

which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

The Executive Member was invited to declare, at this point in the meeting, any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, or any prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests, which he have in the business on the agenda. No additional interests were declared.

To consider excluding the public and press from the meeting during consideration of Annex A to Agenda item 4 on the grounds that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). This information is classed as exempt under Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

Resolved: That the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Annex A to Agenda item 4 on the grounds that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). This information is classed as exempt under Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

At this point in the meeting, members of the public who have registered to speak can do so. The deadline for registering is 5.00pm on Monday 25 November 2019.  Members of the public can speak on agenda items or matters within the Executive Member’s remit.

To register to speak please contact the Democracy Officer for the meeting, on the details at the foot of the agenda.

Filming, Recording or Webcasting Meetings

Please note that, subject to available resources, this meeting will be filmed and webcast, or recorded, including any registered public speakers who have given their permission. The broadcast can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/webcasts or, if recorded, this will be uploaded onto the Council’s website following the meeting.

Residents are welcome to photograph, film or record Councillors and Officers at all meetings open to the press and public. This includes the use of social media reporting, i.e. tweeting.  Anyone wishing to film, record or take photos at any public meeting should contact the Democracy Officer (contact details are at the foot of this agenda) in advance of the meeting.

The Council’s protocol on Webcasting, Filming & Recording of Meetings ensures that these practices are carried out in a manner both respectful to the conduct of the meeting and all those present.  It can be viewed at

https://www.york.gov.uk/downloads/file/11406/protocol_for_webcasting_filming_and_recording_of_council_meetings_20160809

It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme.

This report seeks approval from the Executive Member for the Council to enter into an agreement with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for the Naming Rights Sponsorship at the Community Stadium.

This item has been on the Forward Plan for less than 28 days. It has been included on this agenda under the informal urgency procedures. The reason for this is that approval to enter into the Stadium Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement is required urgently to maintain wider project timescales and deliverables.

Resolved: That authorisation be given to the Acting Chief Executive & Corporate Director of Customer and Corporate Services to arrange execution of the Stadium Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement.

Reason:     To ensure continued progress with the Project, securing a named Sponsor for the Stadium and income to the Project revenue.

The Executive Member considered a report that sought his approval for the Council to enter into an agreement with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for the Naming Rights Sponsorship at the Community Stadium.

The item had been on the Forward Plan for less than 28 days and had been included on the agenda under the informal urgency procedures. The reason for this was that approval to enter into the Stadium Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement was required urgently to maintain wider project timescales and deliverables.

The Stadium Programme Officer was in attendance to present the report. He explained the process for entering the sponsorship agreement, including the external advice that had been taken. The Executive Member thanked Officers for their work, noting that it was positive news for the stadium.

It was then:

Resolved: That authorisation be given to the Acting Chief Executive & Corporate Director of Customer and Corporate Services to arrange execution of the Stadium Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement.

Reason:     To ensure continued progress with the Project, securing a named Sponsor for the Stadium and income to the Project revenue.