Meeting documents
Council
Monday, 16th July 2007
Present
Mayor
Councillor PN Gilchrist
Deputy Mayor
Councillor AER Jones
Councillors
RL Abbey, C Blakeley, A Bridson, SA Brown, IO Coates, JR Cocker, WJ Davies, George Davies, PL Davies, FM Doyle, WA Duffey, DM Elderton, GJ Ellis, S Foulkes, L Fraser, G Gardiner, John George, JE Green, PJ Hackett, J Hale, T Harney, D Hawkins, Karen Hayes, Paul Hayes, AC Hodson, SA Holbrook, PSC Johnson, SE Kelly, Brian Kenny, DS Kirwan, DT Knowles, IJ Mackenzie, M McLaughlin, Mrs CM Meaden, GD Mitchell, RK Moon, SR Mountney, SAM Niblock, A Pritchard, ED Prout, Jean Quinn, Sarah Quinn, MG Redfern, PTC Reisdorf, Mrs LA Rennie, DE Roberts, SL Rowlands, JJ Salter, H Smith, WW Smith, PA Smith, PM Southwood, JV Stapleton, A Taylor, CM Teggin, GCJ Watt, K J Williams, Mrs P M Williams, Mrs K Wood
Apologies
S L Clarke, AT Jennings, Ann McLachlan, IM Moon, SD Moseley
Index to Minutes
- Minute 25 - MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS
- Minute 26 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
- Minute 27 - PETITIONS
- Minute 28 - MINUTES
- Minute 29 - AMENDMENTS
- Minute 30 - PROCEEDINGS OF CABINET AND COMMITTEES
- Minute 31 - LEADER'S STATEMENT
- Minute 32 - QUESTIONS
- Minute 33 - PROCEDURE: GUILLOTINE
- Minute 34 - MATTERS REFERRED FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEES
- Minute 35 - MATTERS FOR DEBATE
- Minute 36 - NOTICE OF MOTION: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
- Minute 37 - NOTICE OF MOTION: SAINTS PETER AND PAUL'S CHURCH, NEW BRIGHTON
- Minute 38 - NOTICE OF MOTION: POST OFFICE CLOSURES
- Minute 39 - NOTICE OF MOTION: SCHOOLS CAPITAL FUNDING 2007/08
- Minute 40 - NOTICE OF MOTION: E-PETITIONS
- Minute 41 - AMENDMENT: CABINET MINUTE 119 (REVIEW OF CONSTITUTION)
- Minute 42 - REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION
- Minute 43 - VACANCIES
- Minute 44 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Minute 25 - MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS
Minute Text :
The Mayor referred to the recent death of Councillor Joan Lang, former Lord Mayor of Liverpool and the Council stood in silent tribute to her memory.
Prayers were conducted by David Williams.
The Mayor informed the Council that on Saturday 15th September 2007, he would be sponsored to have his beard shaved off in aid of the Mayor's Charity.
Minute 26 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Minute Text :
The members of the Council were invited to consider whether they had a personal or prejudicial interest in connection with any matter to be debated at the meeting and, if so, to declare it and state the nature of such interest. The following declarations were made:
Councillor Dave Mitchell - a personal interest in Minute 37 (Saints Peter and Paul's Church, New Brighton) due to his membership of the Planning Committee which could consider a planning application in the future
Councillor Les Rowlands - a personal interest in Minute 37 (Saints Peter and Paul's Church, New Brighton) due to his membership of the Planning Committee which could consider a planning application in the future
Councillor Pat Williams - a personal interest in Minute 37 (Saints Peter and Paul's Church, New Brighton) due to her appointment as a deputy member of the Planning Committee which could consider a planning application in the future
Councillor John George - a prejudicial interest in Minute 38 (Post Office Closures) due to being a Director of the Co-operative movement
Councillor Brian Kenny - a personal interest in Minute 38 (Post Office Closures) due to the nature of his employment as full-time officical of the Communications Trade Union
Councillor Peter Johnson - a personal interest in Minute 36 (Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority) due to being mentioned within the text of the motion.
Minute 27 - PETITIONS
Minute Text :
In accordance with Standing Order 21, the Mayor received petitions submitted by -
(a) Councillor Chris Blakeley on behalf of 201 signatories, subsequent to the deemed approval for planning application 20075303 (15 metre monopole outside 272 Hoylake Road, Moreton), requesting the Council to start revocation and/or discontinuation proceedings against T-mobile;
(b) Councillor John Salter on behalf of 103 signatories requesting the removal of the telephone box in Percy Road, Seacombe, to prevent anti-social behaviour;
(c) Councillor David Kirwan on behalf of 20 signatories requesting alley-gates between Larkhill Avenue and Larkhill Way, Upton, to combat anti-social behaviour;
(d) Councillor Jeff Green on behalf of 4054 signatories objecting to the implementation of resident parking in the area of Banks Road and adjoining roads, West Kirby; and
(e) Councillor Walter Smith on behalf of 19 signatories submitting additional signatures to earlier petition asking that the One Stop Shop, Bebington, remain in Pennant House.
Minute Decision :
Resolved - That the petitions be noted and referred to the appropriate chief officer and/or agency in accordance with Standing Order 34.
Minute 28 - MINUTES
Minute Text :
The minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 14 and 21 May 2007 and of the meeting held on 25 June 2007 had been circulated to members and it was -
Minute Decision :
Resolved - That the minutes be approved and adopted as a correct record.
Minute 29 - AMENDMENTS
Minute Text :
The Council accepted the following corrections to the minutes within Council Volume 4/4A/4B:
Cabinet - 10th July 2007
Minute 119 (Review of the Constitution). - the list of statutes relating to the delegated powers of the Director of Regeneration, set out on pages 108-111 of the revised draft Constitution, should include the Fraud Act 2006.
Minute 30 - PROCEEDINGS OF CABINET AND COMMITTEES
Minute Text :
Minute Decision :
Resolved - That,
(1) with the exception of any objection that may be upheld and with the amendments accepted in minute 143 above, the proceedings of the Cabinet and committees, as specified in the summons, insofar as they contain recommendations be approved and adopted and, insofar as they contain matters delegated by the Council to committees, be received or noted:
Cabinet - 24 May, 7 and 20 June and 10 July;
Executive Board - 12 and 26 April;
Audit and Risk Management - 28 June;
Employment and Appointments - 25 and 28 June and 10 July (4.30 & 5.15 pm);
Licensing Act 2003 Committee - 30 May;
Licensing, Health & Safety and General Purposes - 30 May;
Pensions - 2 July;
Planning - 19 April, 17 and 31 May and 21 June;
Standards - 2 July;
Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning - 23 May;
Community and Customer Engagement - 4 June;
Culture, Tourism and Leisure - 14 June;
Corporate Services - 6 June;
Environment - 6 June;
Finance and Best Value -19 June;
Housing and Community Safety - 11 June;
Regeneration and Planning Strategy - 4 June;
Social Care, Health and Inclusion - 19 June;
Streetscene and Transport Services - 7 June.
Therefore, the following matters were approved by the Council:
(i) Empty Property Strategy - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 29)
(ii) Schools Capital Programme (Cabinet minute 61)
(iii) Environmental Health Charges - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 66)
(iv) Smoke Free legislation - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 101)
(v) Animal Welfare Act 2006 - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 102)
(vi) Review of the Constitution (Cabinet minute 119)
The following matters were noted by the Council:
(i) The Oval Sports Centre - acceptance of tender (Cabinet minute 35)
(ii) Acquisition of LDF software (Cabinet minute 108); and
(2) Minute Decision :
Resolved - That,
(1) with the exception of any objection that may be upheld and with the amendments accepted in minute 143 above, the proceedings of the Cabinet and committees, as specified in the summons, insofar as they contain recommendations be approved and adopted and, insofar as they contain matters delegated by the Council to committees, be received or noted:
Cabinet - 24 May, 7 and 20 June and 10 July;
Executive Board - 12 and 26 April;
Audit and Risk Management - 28 June;
Employment and Appointments - 25 and 28 June and 10 July (4.30 & 5.15 pm);
Licensing Act 2003 Committee - 30 May;
Licensing, Health & Safety and General Purposes - 30 May;
Pensions - 2 July;
Planning - 19 April, 17 and 31 May and 21 June;
Standards - 2 July;
Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning - 23 May;
Community and Customer Engagement - 4 June;
Culture, Tourism and Leisure - 14 June;
Corporate Services - 6 June;
Environment - 6 June;
Finance and Best Value -19 June;
Housing and Community Safety - 11 June;
Regeneration and Planning Strategy - 4 June;
Social Care, Health and Inclusion - 19 June;
Streetscene and Transport Services - 7 June.
Therefore, the following matters were approved by the Council:
(i) Empty Property Strategy - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 29)
(ii) Schools Capital Programme (Cabinet minute 61)
(iii) Environmental Health Charges - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 66)
(iv) Smoke Free legislation - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 101)
(v) Animal Welfare Act 2006 - scheme of delegation (Cabinet minute 102)
(vi) Review of the Constitution (Cabinet minute 119)
The following matters were noted by the Council:
(i) The Oval Sports Centre - acceptance of tender (Cabinet minute 35)
(ii) Acquisition of LDF software (Cabinet minute 108); and
(2) the amended Local Development Scheme for Wirral, as approved by the Secretary of State, be approved and brought into legal effect from Monday 23 July 2007 (Cabinet minute 30).
Minute 31 - LEADER'S STATEMENT
Minute Text :
The Leader of the Council referred to Cabinet minute 81 of the meeting held on 7th June 2007, which requested the Chief Executive to review the investigation conducted by the Director of Technical Services to ensure that lessons for improving management arrangements were learnt and that any disciplinary action, if deemed necessary, was taken at the appropriate management level.
In view of the comments reported in the press and made at a recent public meeting the Leader proposed the following:
(a) This Council notes minute 81 of the Cabinet of 7 June 2007, and in particular that the Cabinet called on the Chief Executive to review the investigation conducted by the Director of Technical Services to ensure that lessons for improving management arrangements are learned and that any disciplinary action, if deemed necessary, is taken at the appropriate management level; and
(b) This Council does not wish in any way to call into question the independence or impartiality of the Chief Executive but feels that, in the light of recent reported comments, it would be more appropriate for the investigation to be carried out by an independent person, and therefore instucts the Chief Executive to report to the Cabinet as soon as possible on how this may be achieved.
The Leader of the Conservative Group welcomed the comments of the Leader of the Council.
The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group fully supported the statement by the Leader of the Council.
Minute Decision :
Resolved: That the statement of the Leader of the Council be noted.
Minute 32 - QUESTIONS
Minute Text :
Having noted that no questions had been submitted by any Council members under Standing Order 11(2)(b) and that no questions had been submitted by any members of the public under Standing Order 5(1)(j), the Council agreed without a vote to dispense with Question Time.
Minute 33 - PROCEDURE: GUILLOTINE
Minute Text :
The Council agreed without a vote to apply the procedure in Standing Order 7(8) at 8.30pm.
Minute 34 - MATTERS REFERRED FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEES
Minute Text :
No references were submitted.
Minute 35 - MATTERS FOR DEBATE
Minute Text :
The matters listed for debate in accordance with Standing Order 5(1)(l) were dealt with as indicated in minutes 36 to 41 below.
Minute 36 - NOTICE OF MOTION: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Minute Text :
Proposed by Councillor Foulkes
Seconded by Councillor PL Davies
This Council thanks Councillor Peter Johnson for the loyal service he has given over many years as this Council’s Conservative representative on the Fire Authority, and expresses its belief that his presence and experience will be sorely missed.
Following a debate it was -
Minute Decision :
Resolved (unanimously) - That the motion be approved.
Footnote :
Councillor Peter Johnson declared a personal interest in this matter (minute 26 refers).
Minute 37 - NOTICE OF MOTION: SAINTS PETER AND PAUL'S CHURCH, NEW BRIGHTON
Minute Text :
Proposed by Councillor Pritchard
Seconded by Councillor Paul Hayes
(1) This Council recognises the importance of retaining historic monuments and their value to the community.
(2) Council therefore believes that in the interests of preserving our heritage Wirral Council should support the campaign to ‘Save our unique landmark’ and not support any option which would result in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church being demolished or left to deteriorate into a dilapidated state.
(3) Council recognises that over 3000 Wirral residents have signed a petition to support this initiative.
(4) Council asks that the Chief Executive writes to the Bishop of Shrewsbury to request that the opinions of all Wirral residents are considered and that the Trustees of Diocese of Shrewsbury do not consider any option that would result in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church being demolished or left to deteriorate into a dilapidated state."
Amendment submitted in accordance with Standing Order 7(3):
Proposed by Councillor Hackett
Seconded by Councillor Bob Moon
Delete paragraph (2), re-number paragraphs (3) and (4) and add new paragraph (4):
“(4) In the spirit of the motion, Council also thinks that it is important that it receives all-party support and furthermore proposes that the Cabinet members for Regeneration & Planning Strategy and Cultural, Tourism & Leisure use their good offices to request officers to work with all concerned to look at what opportunities might be available.”
Following a debate, the amendment was put and carried and it was -
Minute Decision :
Resolved (unanimously) - That
(1) this Council recognises the importance of retaining historic monuments and their value to the community;
(2) Council recognises that over 3000 Wirral residents have signed a petition to support this initiative;
(3) Council asks that the Chief Executive writes to the Bishop of Shrewsbury to request that the opinions of all Wirral residents are considered and that the Trustees of Diocese of Shrewsbury do not consider any option that would result in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church being demolished or left to deteriorate into a dilapidated state; and
(4) in the spirit of the motion, Council also thinks that it is important that it receives all-party support and furthermore proposes that the Cabinet members for Regeneration & Planning Strategy and Cultural, Tourism & Leisure use their good offices to request officers to work with all concerned to look at what opportunities might be available.
Footnote :
Councillors Dave Mitchell, Les Rowlands and Pat Williams declared a personal interest in this matter (minute 26 refers).
Minute 38 - NOTICE OF MOTION: POST OFFICE CLOSURES
Minute Text :
Proposed by Councillor Reisdorf
Seconded by Councillor Bridson
(1) This Council notes that:
(i) the Government has decided to press ahead with plans to close Post Office branches, despite public opposition during the consultation process;
(ii) 4,000 Post Office branches have been closed since Tony Blair’s Labour government came to power in 1997;
(iii) Gordon Brown’s Labour government plans to close at least a further 2,500 branches;
(iv) 3,500 Post Office branches were closed under the last Conservative government;
(v) the Government has directly or indirectly overseen the Post Office losing TV licence, vehicle excise duty and passport authentication work;
(vi) in 2004 the Licensing, Health & Safety and General Purposes Committee opposed the previous round of Post Office closures.
(2) This Council reaffirms its belief that Post Offices are a vital part of our local communities.
(3) Therefore, Council resolves:
(i) to write to the Government to ask them to stop the unnecessary Post Office closure programme, and instead free the business from restrictive regulation, invest in the future of the network and stop removing Government business, in order to safeguard our post offices;
(ii) to request that Wirral’s MPs also lobby the Government to support such a policy;
(iii) that, if the Government proceeds with the closure programme, this Council will oppose the further reduction of the Post Office network within the Borough."
Amendment submitted in accordance with Standing Order 7(3):
Proposed by Councillor Mountney
Seconded by Councillor Mrs Wood
Add the following to paragraph (3):
“ (iv) that officers report as a matter of urgency to the Council on possible council services that can be moved into the local Post Office network to sustain their business and extend the range of provision to residents.”
Further amendment submitted in accordance with Standing Order 7(3):
Proposed by Councillor Brown
Seconded by Councillor Harry Smith
After paragraph (2) insert:
“ (3) Council recognises that post offices are having to operate in an increasingly competitive market, and urges all Wirral residents who wish to retain their local post office to make sure they use the services offered regularly and so increase their viability.
(4) Council further encourages shopkeepers in small communities to take up the availability of capital grant in order to set up sub post offices within shop premises and so keep the facilities available to local people, including the elderly who may rely heavily on their local post office for a number of services. In more rural areas, it encourages communities to access the grant funding available to assist in setting up community run post offices, again helping to retain a much needed service for the community.
(5) In addition, while recognising the need to continue with a prudent management of tax payers’ money, Council resolves: “
Continue with 3(i), renumbered as 5(i).
Following a debate, the first amendment was put and carried unanimously. The second amendment was put and carried unanimously and it was -
Minute Decision :
Resolved (unanimously) -
(1) This Council notes that:
(i) the Government has decided to press ahead with plans to close Post Office branches, despite public opposition during the consultation process;
(ii) 4,000 Post Office branches have been closed since Tony Blair’s Labour government came to power in 1997;
(iii) Gordon Brown’s Labour government plans to close at least a further 2,500 branches;
(iv) 3,500 Post Office branches were closed under the last Conservative government;
(v) the Government has directly or indirectly overseen the Post Office losing TV licence, vehicle excise duty and passport authentication work;
(vi) in 2004 the Licensing, Health & Safety and General Purposes Committee opposed the previous round of Post Office closures.
(2) This Council reaffirms its belief that Post Offices are a vital part of our local communities.
(3) Council recognises that post offices are having to operate in an increasingly competitive market, and urges all Wirral residents who wish to retain their local post office to make sure they use the services offered regularly and so increase their viability.
(4) Council further encourages shopkeepers in small communities to take up the availability of capital grant in order to set up sub post offices within shop premises and so keep the facilities available to local people, including the elderly who may rely heavily on their local post office for a number of services. In more rural areas, it encourages communities to access the grant funding available to assist in setting up community run post offices, again helping to retain a much needed service for the community.
(5) In addition, while recognising the need to continue with a prudent management of tax payers’ money, Council resolves:
(i) to write to the Government to ask them to stop the unnecessary Post Office closure programme, and instead free the business from restrictive regulation, invest in the future of the network and stop removing Government business, in order to safeguard our post offices;
(ii) to request that Wirral’s MPs also lobby the Government to support such a policy;
(iii) that, if the Government proceeds with the closure programme, this Council will oppose the further reduction of the Post Office network within the Borough; and
(iv) that officers report as a matter of urgency to the Council on possible council services that can be moved into the local Post Office network to sustain their business and extend the range of provision to residents.
Footnote :
Councillor John George declared a prejudicial interest in this matter and withdrew from the meeting while the matter was discussed. Councillor Brian Kenny declared a personal interest in this matter (minute 26 refers).
Minute 39 - NOTICE OF MOTION: SCHOOLS CAPITAL FUNDING 2007/08
Minute Text :
Proposed by Councillor PL Davies
Seconded by Councillor PA Smith
(1) This Council expresses its satisfaction that the Government’s substantial capital investment in the Borough’s schools will be extended during 2007/08 to a range of initiatives including modernisation, increasing access for pupils with disabilities, new children’s centres, the extended schools programme, City Learning Centre on-going capital, upgrading children’s homes, support for aided schools, refurbishment of playing fields, kitchen replacements and formula capital devolved to individual schools.
(2) These improvements will mean that a total of £25.5m of capital funding will be invested in Wirral schools during 2007/08. Council notes the contrast between this figure and the £1.9m spent in 1996, the last year of Conservative rule.
(3) Council further welcomes the establishment of a new Department of Children, Schools and Families, which will help the Government to maintain its focus on education and children’s services.
(4) Council expresses its concern about the confusion over the future of our grammar schools resulting from recent disagreements within the Conservative Party.
Having applied the guillotine, the Council did not debate this matter.
Minute Decision :
Resolved (unanimously) - That the motion be approved.
Minute 40 - NOTICE OF MOTION: E-PETITIONS
Minute Text :
Proposed by Councillor Green
Seconded by Councillor Mrs Rennie
(1) This Council recognises the perceived disenchantment of the public with local politics and the need to increase engagement with Council’s activities.
(2) Council therefore believes that, in the interests of accountability, openness and transparency, Wirral Council should adopt a public initiative mechanism which would allow residents the opportunity to prioritise Council debates via e-petitions.
(3) Council acknowledges that such a public initiative procedure will give more people the power to drive forward the issues that they believe are important and would like to see debated in the Council Chamber.
(4) Council therefore proposes that officers, in consultation with members, provide an options report for early consideration to include:
- the creation of an e-petition system and associated costs;
- an indication of how e-petitions received could be prioritised for Council debates;
- guidance for the public on the formation of an e-petition and any required safeguards."
Amendment submitted in accordance with Standing Order 7(3):
Proposed by Councillor Harney
Seconded by Councillor Mitchell
In paragraph (2) delete: "prioritise Council debates via e-petitions";
and replace with: "contribute to the development of Council policy".
Further amendment submitted in accordance with Standing Order 7(3):
Proposed by Councillor Stapleton
Seconded by Councillor Hawkins
Delete first three paragraphs and insert:
“ (1) This Council recognises the need to provide a facility for residents to create and submit e-petitions as part of the ongoing e-government agenda.
(2) However, Council also recognises that many residents may not have the financial resources which allow them to own their own computer, nor the technological literacy required to use one and that allowing e-petitions to prioritise debate within Council could exclude a number of residents from the democratic process.
(3) Council therefore believes that e-petitions should have the same status as written petitions and be treated in the same way.”
In paragraph (4) delete the words: “an indication of how e-petitions received could be prioritised for Council debates.”
Having applied the guillotine, the Council did not debate this matter.
The first amendment was put and carried unanimously. The second amendment was put and lost (24:35) and it was -
Minute Decision :
Resolved: That
(1) This Council recognises the perceived disenchantment of the public with local politics and the need to increase engagement with Council’s activities.
(2) Council therefore believes that, in the interests of accountability, openness and transparency, Wirral Council should adopt a public initiative mechanism which would allow residents the opportunity to contribute to the development of Council policy via e-petitions.
(3) Council acknowledges that such a public initiative procedure will give more people the power to drive forward the issues that they believe are important and would like to see debated in the Council Chamber.
(4) Council therefore proposes that officers, in consultation with members, provide an options report for early consideration to include:
- the creation of an e-petition system and associated costs;
- an indication of how e-petitions received could contribute to the development of Council policy;
- guidance for the public on the formation of an e-petition and any required safeguards.
Minute 41 - AMENDMENT: CABINET MINUTE 119 (REVIEW OF CONSTITUTION)
Minute Text :
That Cabinet minute 119 be amended as follows:
After “That” add in the words “subject to (2) below”, and number as paragraph (1). Then add in:
“ (2) This Council believes that openness, transparency and confidence in a truly democratic process is vital to all elements of Council business and therefore does not accept the following proposed changes to the Constitution:
(a) delegation to individual Cabinet members of the disposal of land and other assets up to a value of £250,000, approval of the appointment of consultants up to £50,000 and the power to write off debt up to £10,000;
(b) the amendment to paragraph 2(b) of the Budget and Policy Framework on page162 [of the draft that has been circulated], unless it allows sufficient time for the production of a Minority Report by adding the words: ‘The process should always allow time for submission of a minority report’;
(c) the amendment to paragraph 3 of the Executive Procedure Rules (page 172), which should be amended to say: ‘Any decision to waive those rules must be unanimous of the Cabinet and the leaders of those groups that may not be represented on the Cabinet’.”
The amendment was put and lost (18:41).
Minute Decision :
Resolved : That the amendment fell (see Minute 42 below).
Minute 42 - REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION
Minute Text :
The Council was recommended to approve the changes to the Constitution that were proposed as a result of the recent review.
Having applied the guillotine, the Council did not debate this matter.
Minute Decision :
Resolved (41:18): That the changes to the Constitution be approved and the draft Constitution be confirmed.
Minute 43 - VACANCIES
Minute Text :
The Council received nominations, in accordance with Standing Order 25(5), in respect of changes in the membership of the Cabinet and committees, and was requested to approve nominations for appointments to organisations.
Minute Decision :
Resolved - That the following appointments be approved
(1) Cllr Reisdorf to replace Cllr S Quinn on Social Care, Health and Inclusion OSC.
(2) Cllr Southwood to replace Cllr Reisdorf as deputy on Social Care, Health and Inclusion OSC
(3) Cllr S Quinn to replace Cllr Reisdorf on Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning OSC
(4) Cllr Reisdorf to replace Cllr S Quinn as deputy on Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning OSC
(5) Cllr Reisdorf to replace Cllr Quinn on the following outside bodies:
(a) Joint Scrutiny Committee for Cheshire and Wirral NHS Partnership Trust
(b) Adult Services Reference Group
(6) Councillor S Quinn to replace Cllr Reisdorf on the following bodies:
(a) Education Staff Panel
(b) Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership Board
(c) Youth Service Advisory Committee
(d) Headteachers and Teachers Joint Consultative Committee
(e) Wirral Play Partnership
(7) Wirral Play Partnership – Cllrs Meaden, Clarke and S Quinn
(8) Wirral Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership – Cllrs G Davies, Blakeley and Taylor
(9) National Parking Adjudication Service Joint Cttee – Cllr J Quinn (deputies Cllrs H Smith and Hodson)
(10) Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Cllr G Gardiner
(11) Mersey Port Health Authority - Councillor G Ellis to replace Councillor G Watt
(12) Merseytravel Strategic Transportation and Planning Committee - Councillor Jean Quinn to replace Councillor D Mitchell
(13) Mersey Port Health Committee - Councillor Gerry Ellis to replace Councillor Geoff Watt
(14) University of Liverpool Court - Councillor Kirwan to be removed (replacement to be advised)
(15) Wirral Play Council Executive Committee - Councillor Kirwan to be removed (replacement to be advised)
(16) Wirral Cycle Forum - Councillor Kirwan to be removed (replacement to be advised)
Minute 44 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Minute Text :
The Mayor indicated that this was Mark Reaney's last Council meeting before taking up his new post with Halton Council. The Members were unanimous in offering their thanks and appreciation for his advice and guidance over the last 21 years and wished him well in his new post.
In addition, the Council offered their congratulations to Councillor Stuart Kelly and his wife, Lisa, on the recent birth of their daughter Amelia.
(Minutes Published: 25 July 2007)