Philip McCourt, Director of Law and Governance introduced the report, which recommended draft dates for Council and Committee meetings for the municipal year 2021/22.

Members noted the short period between the May election and the proposed date of Annual Council, and it was suggested that Annual Council (Part 2) be moved to 26 May 2021 to enable further time for the groups to negotiate committee places following the election. Members were advised that moving Annual Council (Part 2) would mean the meetings scheduled for the week commencing 31^st May 2021 would need to be rescheduled.

A comment was also made regarding Budget Policy and Resources Committee in February 2022, where it was felt that holding the meeting earlier would enable more time for budget proposals to be developed prior to Budget Council. It was therefore proposed that the Policy and Resources Committee be scheduled a day earlier.

Resolved – That

(1)  the Annual Council Part 2 meeting scheduled for 19 May 2021 be rescheduled to 26 May 2021.

(2)  The Policy and Resources Committee meeting scheduled for 16 February 2022 be rescheduled to 15 February 2022.

(3)  delegated authority be given to the Director of Law and Governance to rearrange the meetings scheduled for the week commencing 31 May 2021.

(4)  Council be recommended to approve the Calendar of Meetings for the 2021/22 municipal year, subject to the aforementioned amendments.