Hoping this message finds you well at this crazy pre-election time.
Please find below the details of the AGM on Wednesday 11th May by Zoom. As our Zoom subscription is limited to 100 attendees, it is important that attendees register their interest. All registered attendees will be sent the Zoom link prior to the AGM. If you know of anyone who does not use the internet and who would like to join the AGM, please let them know and they will be able to dial in by phone. The Zoom 'doors' will open at 6:45pm for general conversation and chats, then the meeting will start prompt at 7:30pm. There will be a waiting room in operation.
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-kingston-forum-agm-tickets-332761888767
Questions for the evening should be submitted by Monday 9th May to allow us to consolidate and have replies ready. Please send any questions to: northkingstonforum@gmail.com
Agenda:
Welcome
Matters Arising
Chair's Report (to be sent later)
Treasurer's Report (to be sent later)
Election of the Committee & Officers
Update on the draft Neighbourhood Plan
Q&As
Main Agenda points for Resolution: 1. Minor Changes to the Constitution to address the changes in Electoral Ward Boundaries: 2.1.4 . the boundary which encompasses the combined area of the former Canbury ward and Tudor ward. Document Link
Addenda to the Constitution:
Addendum 1:To clarify point 1.3.1. We define a person who works within the Neighbourhood Area as someone who is gainfully employed such as a shop or business owner or employee. Voluntary workers within the Neighbourhood Area must be employed or affiliated with an established and operational Voluntary Sector Organisation located or represented within the designated Neighbourhood Area.
Addendum 2: Under section 58(4) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the Act”) New ward arrangements for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames have been completed and will come into force at the local elections in May 2022.
The boundary of the North Kingston Neighbourhood Area will not change, but the electoral ward composition and representation will be: Tudor ward (2 councillors), Canbury Gardens (2 councillors), Kingston Gate (3 councillors).
Maps of the Neighbourhood Area boundary and an overview of the draft recommendations for Kingston upon Thames Council is included.
2. Application for re-Designation:
The document supplied for Resolution includes:
i. Application to the Royal Borough for Re-Designation
ii. Map of the Neighbourhood Area
iii. List of 30 supporters
iv. Map of Forum membership including wider distribution
v. Constitution as above and once resolved.
