At the meeting of the Community Governance Review (Macclesfield) Sub-Committee (CGR Sub-Cttee) on 16 January it was resolved that this matter be referred to the Local Service Delivery Committee for consideration.
As this meeting had already been convened, and in order to be able to report back to the CGR Sub-Cttee at its next meeting, the Chairman has, in accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, agreed to allow consideration as of this item as a matter of urgent business.
Minutes:
At the meeting of the Community Governance Review (Macclesfield) Sub-Committee (CGR Sub-Committee) on 16 January it had been resolved that this matter be referred to the Local Service Delivery Committee for consideration.
As the Local Service Delivery Committee meeting had already been convened, and in order to be able to report back to the CGR Sub-Committee at its next meeting, the Chairman had, in accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, agreed to allow consideration of this item as a matter of urgent business.
Consideration was given to a report requesting the Committee to give consideration to the proposed role of an Enhanced Local Service Delivery Committee and Assembly Meetings. In considering the report the Committee made the following comments and suggested amendments.
· Macclesfield Assembly – Amend to say no voting powers for non
elected members, who should be invited to a general meeting
and not be part of the decision making body. Suggested that the
general meeting take place once a year, as an AGM.
· Consideration to be given to extending the period of notice for questions - 24 hours notice is not long enough.
· Add faith group representatives.
· make it clear that the forum is the “Make it Macclesfield – Macclesfield Economic Forum”
· Delete the word “principal “ from paragraph 3 of appendix A (page 4)
to reflect the legal advice
Suggested additional powers and duties for an Enhanced Service Delivery Committee
· Traffic Management Issues (explore what is possible – e.g. comment on proposals / make recommendations) .
· To encourage the provision of leisure facilities (such as parks and play areas).
· Dealing with Grant Aid Applications.
· To consider formulation of schemes for progression utilising monies paid to the council as developer contributions under section 106 Town and Country planning Act 1990.
· To approve the allocation of street names for new developments or the alteration of existing names to avoid confusion.
· Liaise and consult with local people and the voluntary sector, in order to formulate a response to consultation exercises about strategic issues where the views of local communities are sought.
· To be responsible for making recommendations to the Council on matters that concern the local community and which have been referred to the area consultative group by the Council
· To investigate and then be responsible for making recommendations to cabinet in so far as they relate to the area on the following:
§ Car parks
§ Markets
§ Community centres
§ Leisure centres
§ Parks
§ Allotments
§ Visitor centres
§ Toilets
· Receive presentations on key strategic initiatives likely to affect the district and local residents.
· Scope to hold an annual public forum on a topic chosen by the committee. Such a debate to include the suspension of formal council procedure rules to allow flexibility for extended public participation and comment.
· Representatives from relevant organisations be invited to attend committee meetings to provide updates on current performance / initiatives and to be questioned by the committee or members of the public.
RESOLVED
That the above comments be reported to the Community Governance Review Sub-committee, when considering this matter.
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