Leader's and Deputy Leader's Announcements
To receive such announcements as may be made by the Leader and Deputy Leader.
Minutes:
The Leader of the Council, in summary:
1 reported that under urgency procedures Councillor Marilyn Houston had been appointed to the Cheshire Fire Authority and Councillor Laura Jeuda appointed to the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel.
2 formally announced the appointment of Councillor Kathryn Flavell as the Portfolio Holder for Children and Families.
3 formally announced the appointment of Councillor Laura Crane as the Portfolio Holder for Highways and Waste.
4 reminded that Cheshire East Council was responsible for Public Health and the standard flu advice, which also applies to the Coronavirus, was wash hand regularly and not to touch the face, to stop the spread of diseases.
5 stated that the current Cheshire East Council Corporate Plan expired in March 2020 and that work was underway on a new Corporate Plan and that there would be opportunities for interested parties to input and feedback on the priorities.
The Deputy Leader of the Council, in summary:
1 referred to the letter sent to all Members about the change in timetable for change to the committee system. It was important to get this right. Group leaders would be meeting later today to consider the proposals, but there would be further opportunities for Members to engage with the process in the coming weeks. It was expected that a formal resolution would be made at the July Council meeting.
2 referred to the Corporate Peer Challenge which had taken place last month and he thanked everybody who had engaged in the process. Whilst still awaiting the formal response, the feedback received was extremely positive.
3 welcomed the Government’s commitment to proceed with HS2, which contributes to the Council’s growth and regeneration programme. The Council could now develop the plans for the Crewe Hub Station. The Council would seek to ensure that HS2 did not result in unacceptable environmental impacts in the Borough.
4 welcomed the Government’s commitment to cycling and buses and confirmed the award of additional revenue funding for local bus services to help ensure connectivity and that they services were frequent, reliable and affordable.