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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jamie Macrae. |
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Declarations of Interest To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests in any item on the agenda Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Public Speaking Time/Open Session In accordance with Procedure Rules Nos.11 and 35 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 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.
In order for an informed answer to be given, where a member of the public wishes to ask a question of a Cabinet Member three clear working days notice must be given and the question must be submitted in writing. It is not required to give notice of the intention to make use of public speaking provision but, as a matter of courtesy, a period of 24 hours notice is encouraged.
Minutes: Sylvia Dykes, having given the required notice under the Constitution, attended the meeting and asked a question concerning free car parking for volunteer workers in Cheshire East Communities.
Councillor Keegan, as the relevant Portfolio Holder, responded.
N.B: Details of the question and response are available from Democratic Services. |
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Minutes of Previous meeting To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2009. Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 November 2009 be approved as a correct record. |
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Key Decision CE09/10-27 Procurement of Customer Relationship Management Solution To approve the procurement of software, hardware and professional services for this system. Minutes: Authority was sought for the procurement of software, hardware and professional services for the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management solution, to underpin the Council’s Customer Access Strategy.
RESOLVED For the reasons set out in the report:
That approval be given to the procurement of software, hardware and professional services that will constitute the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution.
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Key Decision CE09/10-36 Establishment of Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board To receive an update on Extra Care Housing, to agree the establishment of a Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board, and the appointment of Members to it. Minutes: Consideration was given to an update on Extra Care Housing, to the establishment of a Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board with Cheshire West and Chester Council, and the appointment of Members to it.
RESOLVED For the reasons set out in the report:
1. That the current position in respect of Extra Care Housing be noted.
2. That approval be given to the establishment of a Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board with the Terms of Reference set out in paragraph 23, Powers set out in Appendix 2 and Constitution set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
3. That those functions relating to Extra Care Housing that are not reserved to the Council be delegated to thee Extra Care Housing Management Board using the powers under the Local Government Acts of 1972 and 2000 and other enabling powers.
4. That the Portfolio Holders for Adult Services, Resources, and Procurement, Assets and Shared Services be appointed to the Extra Care Housing Board, noting that that Constitution allows for substitutes from Cabinet to attend.
5. That delegated authority be given to the Borough Solicitor to make suitable and necessary amendments to the Terms of Reference and Constitution of the Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board as a result of any conflict between the decisions of the Cabinet and the Executive of Cheshire West and Chester Council. |
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Exclusion of the Press and Public 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, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and public interest would not be served in publishing the information.
PART 2 – MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS PRESENT
Minutes: 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, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and public interest would not be served in publishing the information.
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Procurement Audit - Crewe To consider the report of the Borough Solicitor. Additional documents:
Minutes: Consideration was given to the report of the Borough Solicitor.
RESOLVED For the reasons set out in the report:
That the Strategic Director (Places) be instructed to enter into discussions with the developers to explore future town centre redevelopment options which comply with procurement regulations and resolve the future of the current development agreement and Compulsory Purchase Order. |
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Managing Workforce Change To consider the report of the Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development. Additional documents:
Minutes: Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Resources and Organisational Development.
RESOLVED For the reasons set out in the report:
That Cabinet supports the decision of the Chief Executive to release the employees whose roles are listed on Appendix A of the report under the terms agreed in relation to severance provisions for employees in the Council.
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