Public Speaking Time/Open Session
In accordance with paragraph 9 of Appendix 7 of the Procedure Rules, members of the public may speak on a particular application after the Chairman has introduced the report, provided that notice has been given in writing to Democratic Services by 12 noon one clear working day before the meeting. A total of 6 minutes is allocated for each application, with 3 minutes for objectors and 3 minutes for supporters. If more than one person wishes to speak as an objector or supporter, the time will be allocated accordingly or those wishing to speak may agree that one of their number shall speak for all.
Also in accordance with paragraph 2.32 of the Committee Procedural Rules and Appendix 7 of the Procedural Rules a total period of 10 minutes is allocated for members of the public to address the Committee on any matter relevant to the work of the body in question. 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. Members of the public are not required to give notice of the intention to speak, however as a matter of courtesy, a period of 24 hours notice is encouraged.
Members of the public wishing to ask a question at the meeting should provide at least three clear working days’ notice in writing and should include the question with that notice. This will enable an informed answer to be given.
Minutes:
Mr Mark Hope of Friends of Heritage Green spoke in relation to the village green application considered at the last meeting and that the late objection by Rochdale Borough Council had been made by telephone and had not been submitted in writing. He had contacted the previous Chairman of this Committee seeking for the application to be called back to the Committee for reconsideration and was disappointed that it was not on the agenda today.
In response it was reported that Rochdale Council had informed Cheshire East Council that they were recalling their delegation of this application and therefore Cheshire East Council could no longer deal with the matter.