Public Speaking Time/Open Session
A total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to make a statement(s) on any matter that falls within the remit of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes, but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned, where there are a number of speakers.
Note: In order for officers to undertake any background research, it would be helpful if members of the public contacted the Scrutiny officer listed at the foot of the agenda, at least one working day before the meeting to provide brief details of the matter to be covered.
Minutes:
David Watson from East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce attended the meeting to make a statement about the Task and Finish Group report on Business Generation Centres (BGCs). David explained that on behalf of the Chamber he wished to inform the Council that the Chamber was very keen to work with the Council to develop BGCs in Cheshire East. However, he expressed reservations about the potential loss of the BGC at Thomas Street Congleton in favour of an affordable housing scheme.
He believed that the report would provide a great opportunity for the Council to make improvements to the BGC at Wesley Court Sandbach which would bring the building back up to the standard that it had previously enjoyed.