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Agenda – Full Council (Extra Ordinary meeting) – 11 February 2026

Below is the agenda for the Extra Ordinary meeting of the Full Council taking place on 11 February 2026

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Chichester City Council - Coat of Arms

Chichester City Council

EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND AN EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICHESTER TO BE HELD AT 6.00PM ON WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2026 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, THE COUNCIL HOUSE, NORTH STREET, CHICHESTER

Signature - Mrs Sam Tate
Town Clerk
4 February 2026

AGENDA

COUNCIL2026/20 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To note apologies, receive from members of the Committee prior to the meeting.

COUNCIL2026/21 – DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Declarations of interest by Members of the Council in matters on the agenda of this meeting.

COUNCIL2026/22 – OUTLINE OF THE PROCEDURE FOR THE CO-OPTION PROCESS

Town Clerk to outline the steps for the co-option process.

COUNCIL2026/23 – PRESENTATIONS AND QUESTIONS

To hear representations from the co-option candidates and ask follow up questions.

  • 6.05 – Mark Dominick
  • 6.15 – Margaret Evans
  • 6.25 – Sarah Lishman
  • 6.35 – Simon Oakley
  • 6.45 – Helen Rothwell
  • 6.55 – Martin Stern
  • 7.05 – Geoffrey Thompson
  • 7.15 – Alison Tuke

COUNCIL2026/24 – VOTING

To undertake the voting process as outlined in the co-option process.

‘Unless standing orders provide otherwise, voting on any question shall be by a show of hands. At the request of a Councillor, the voting on any question shall be recorded so as to show whether each Councillor present and voting gave his vote for or against that question. Such a request shall be made before moving on to the next item of business on the agenda. At the request of two Councillors, voting on any question shall be by a signed ballot.’ (Chichester City Council CoOption policy – December 2025)

COUNCIL2026/25 – DECLARATION OF THE OUTCOME OF THE VOTE

Town Clerk to declare the outcome of the voting process.

If appropriate, successful co-option candidate to sign the declaration of acceptance of office.

COUNCIL2026/26 – COMMON SEAL

    The filming, photographing and recording of City Council meetings is now permitted by those members of the press and public attending. This includes the use of mobile devices by those using social media. It would be appreciated if anyone who wishes to do this could let the Chairman know before the meeting commences.

    However, these provisions will not apply on occasions where the press and public are excluded from the meeting when confidential matters are discussed.

    It is requested that discretion is exercised and nothing done to disrupt or distract the meeting in any way. The Chairman will reserve the right to request that filming/recording ceases if it is having a detrimental effect upon the meeting. If you do not wish to be filmed then please let the Chairman know so that alternative arrangements can be made.

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