Agenda and minutes

To declare any personal / prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81 (3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct.

Councillors Anderson and Blackburn declared personal interests in Agenda Item 93, Environment and Neighbourhoods Revenue Budget Implications due to their positions on the West North West Homes ALMO.  Councillor Coupar also declared a personal interest in this item due to her position on the Belle Isle Tenants Management Association as did Councillor Rhodes Clayton as she was a Council tenant. (Minute No.93 refers).

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors A Gabriel, G Hyde and R Lewis.

To receive and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 20 January 2009

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2008, be confirmed as a correct record subject to the inclusion of Councillor Robinson under Minute no.19 – Apologies for Absence.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of Scrutiny and Member Development

Tuesday, 17 February 2009 at 10.00 .a.m. (Pre-meeting for all Members at 09.30 a.m.)

The Chair thanked Board Members for their time and commitment over the past year.  The Chair also thanked Officers and in particular, Neil Evans, Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods, who has made himself regularly available.  The Board also thanked the Executive Board Member for Neighbourhoods and Housing for engaging in a full and frank debate at the beginning of the municipal year. 

The Chair thanked Members for attending and the meeting concluded at 12.15pm.