Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hayes.

In accordance with paragraph 2.24 of the Committee Procedure Rules and Appendix on Public Speaking, set out in the Constitution, a total period of 15 minutes is allocated for members of the public to put questions to the Sub-Committee on any matter relating to this agenda. Each member of the public will be allowed up to two minutes to speak; the Chair will have discretion to vary this where they consider it appropriate.

Members of the public wishing to speak are required to provide notice of this at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting.

There were no public speakers.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests in any item on the agenda.

The following declarations of interest were made in the interest of openness:

Cllr Edwardes declared that he knew both applicants for Bollinbrook CE Primary School and, as he had nominated one of the applicants, would not take part in the vote for this appointment.

Cllr Carter declared that he knew one of the applicants for Bollinbrook CE Primary School.

All members declared that they knew the applicant for Mobberley Church of England Primary School as she was a current Cheshire East Councillor.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2022.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2021 be agreed as a correct record.

The reports relating to the remaining items on the agenda have been withheld from public circulation and deposit pursuant to Section 100(B)(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the matters may be determined with the press and public excluded.

The Committee may decide that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items pursuant to Section 100(A)4 of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and public interest would not be served in publishing the information.

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item in pursuant to Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and the public interest would not be served in publishing this information.

To consider the report on the current Local Authority Governor vacancies in Cheshire East schools.

The committee received the report which detailed the current Local Authority Governor vacancies within Cheshire East maintained schools and academies, in the context of vacancies at a national level, and recommended individuals for nomination to identified posts.

It was noted that there were two applicants for the post at Bollinbrook Church of England Primary School and it was agreed that the School Governance team would write to the unsuccessful applicant to advise of an upcoming vacancy.

RESOLVED:

That, having regard to the statutory guidance in making nominations, the following be approved:

Nominations for Appointment:

BOLLINBROOK CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Andy Jones

BOLLINGTON CROSS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Diane Murdoch

MOBBERLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cllr Charlotte Leach

SCHOLAR GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Debra Foxley-Smith

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL

Michael Cladingbowl

Nominations for Re-appointment:

BUGLAWTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

John Whitelock

LOWER PARK SCHOOL

Carol Williams

MARTON AND DISTRICT CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Joe Norris

PARK LANE SCHOOL

Tandy Palmes

ST JOHN’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND, SANDBACH HEATH

Jennifer Cox

The Panel is asked to agree that the next meeting of the Panel be held on 8 June 2022.

The date of the next meeting was noted to be 8 June 2022.