Agenda and minutes

a)  David Marsh

The Lord Mayor invited representatives of each group to move a vote of thanks to David Marsh, Municpal Reporter, who was attending his last meeting of Council.

Councillors Wakefield, J L Carter, Golton, Finnigan and A Blackburn thanked Mr Marsh for his dedication and professionalism over a number of years and wished him well for the future.

b)  Webcast

The Lord Mayor reminded those present that the meeting was to be webcast.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive, Customer Access and Performance in respect of the State of the City Report.

  K WAKEFIELD 

It was moved by Councillor Wakefield, seconded by Councillor J Lewis and

RESOLVED – That the content of the report be noted, and that the issues emerging be used to inform action and debate.

Following consideration of the State of the City Report, the meeting was suspended at 1.45 pm and resumed at 4.00 pm.

At the resumption of the meeting, the Lord Mayor invited the following speakers to address Council, as follows:-

a)  Nicole Thomas – Deputy Member of the Youth Parliament for Leeds addressed Members on the State of the City Report from a young persons perspective.

b)  Professor Mike  Campbell – Addressed Members on Skills and Employment policy – its role in successful Cities.

c)  Alistair Brownlee – The 2012 Olympic Triathlon Champion addressed Members on London 2012 inspiring a generation.

Council rose at 4.40 pm.