Present at the meeting:
- The Mayor (Councillor J D O’Brien)
- The Deputy Mayor (Councillor R Winkworth)
- Councillor M Aldred
- Councillor Mrs K Aldred
- Councillor K Anderson
- Councillor N D Ash
- Councillor J Atherton
- Councillor S C Barnes
- Councillor Mrs J Beswick
- Councillor J S Birch
- Councillor Mrs A M L Bland
- Councillor R M Bleakley
- Councillor Mrs B Bourne
- Councillor B Bowen
- Councillor N A Bradbury
- Councillor G M Bretherton
- Councillor R Brierley
- Councillor H L Cadman
- Councillor W Carney
- Councillor R Clayton
- Doctor Councillor C M Cottam
- Councillor Mrs P Cullen
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor R J Derricutt
- Councillor M A Dewhurst
- Councillor J Eccles-Churton
- Councillor S F Ell
- Councillor B J Fagan
- Councillor L E Fagan
- Councillor G W Fairhurst
- Councillor S J Greensmith
- Councillor J N Grundy
- Councillor J Haley
- Councillor T W Halliwell
- Councillor J Hilton
- Councillor J D Hodgkinson
- Councillor Ms P L Holland
- Councillor E N Houlton
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
- Councillor M Klieve
- Councillor Mrs Y Klieve
- Councillor P A Liptrot
- Councillor Mrs S Loudon
- Councillor K W McManus
- Councillor B Merry
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor J Moodie
- Councillor Mrs J M Peet
- Councillor Mrs J Prescott
- Councillor P Prescott
- Councillor C Rigby
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor E Russon
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
- Councillor P R C Smith
- Councillor R T Splaine
- Councillor C Sweeney
- Councillor J Talbot
- Councillor P Thompson
- Councillor Mrs A Turnock
- Councillor P A Tushingham
- Councillor F B Walker
- Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
- Councillor N R Whittingham
- Councillor G Wilkes
- Councillor W J Wilkes
- Councillor M W Winstanley
1 Election of Mayor: It was moved by Councillor J S Birch and seconded by Councillor W Rotherham and
Resolved: Councillor Rona Winkworth is elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan for the ensuing Municipal Year.
The Mayor (Councillor Rona Winkworth) then occupied the Chair.
Councillor Rona Winkworth made the declaration of acceptance of office, announced that her daughter, Gail Guy, would be her Mayoress and that Reverend K Bolton would be her Chaplain. She then returned thanks for her election.
2 Visit to Church: The Mayor extended an invitation to all Members of the Council, the Chief Officers and others to accompany her to a Civic Service at St Paul’s Church, Goose Green at 10.45 a.m. on Sunday, 18 May 2008.
3 Mayoral Charity: The Mayor announced that she would be setting up a Mayoral Charity during her year in office and that the proceeds would be donated to provide special equipment for the children’s ward at Wigan Infirmary and that the title of the appeal would be ‘Over the Rainbow.’
4 Vote of thanks to retiring Mayor: It was moved by Councillor C Rigby and seconded by Councillor K Anderson and
Resolved: The warmest thanks of this Council are accorded to Councillor John David O’Brien for the able, courteous and acceptable manner in which he has filled the office of Mayor of this Metropolitan Borough during the past Municipal Year.
Other Members of the Council paid personal tributes.
The retiring Mayor expressed his thanks to all who had assisted him during his term of office as Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan.
5 Election of Deputy Mayor: It was moved by Councillor G M Bretherton and seconded by Councillor J Hilton and
Resolved: Councillor Mark Aldred is elected Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan for the ensuing Municipal Year.
Councillor Mark Aldred made the declaration of acceptance of office, introduced his wife, Councillor Mrs Karen Aldred, as Deputy Mayoress and returned thanks for his election.
There then followed a short adjournment to allow the personal guests of the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor to withdraw to the Mayor’s Parlour.
6 Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were submitted from Councillors J B Baldwin, G A Fairhurst, Mrs S Dewhurst, J Ellis, Mrs D Fairhurst, J Miller and C Ready.
7 Announcements from the Mayor or the Head of the Paid Service: There were no announcements.
8 To report the names of the Councillors elected on 1 May 2008 and welcome to New Members: The Chief Executive reported that the following Councillors had been elected on 1 May 2008:-
| Ward |
Councillor |
| Abram |
Edwin Russon |
| Ashton |
Paul Allan Tushingham |
| Aspull, New Springs, Whelley |
John Hilton |
| Astley Mosley Common |
Sean Francis Ell |
| Atherleigh |
Mrs Susan Loudon |
| Atherton |
Robert Thompson Splaine |
| Bryn |
John Donald Hodgkinson |
| Douglas |
Joy Susan Birch |
| Golborne Lowton West |
Mrs Yvonne Klieve |
| Hindley |
James Ellis |
| Hindley Green |
Robert Brierley |
| Ince |
David Trevor Molyneux |
| Leigh East |
Keith Cunliffe |
| Leigh South |
Kevin Anderson |
| Leigh West |
Mrs Susan June Greensmith |
| Lowton East |
James Nelson Grundy |
| Orrell |
Richard Clayton |
| Pemberton |
Mrs Jeanette Prescott |
| Shevington with Lower Ground |
Paul Anthony Liptrot |
| Standish with Langtree |
Judith Atherton |
| Tyldesley |
Robert Mark Bleakley |
| Wigan Central |
Henry Linton Cadman |
| Wigan West |
Terence William Halliwell |
| Winstanley |
Stanley Charles Barnes |
| Worsley Mesnes |
Joseph Brian Baldwin |
The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, extended a warm welcome to Councillors J Atherton, R Brierley, S F Ell, J Ellis, Mrs S J Greensmith, J N Grundy, Mrs Y Klieve, P A Liptrot and E Russon.
9 Reference to ex-Councillors: The Mayor reminded Members that ex-Councillors G Davies, I A Franzen, P R Franzen and B M Wilson had been unsuccessful in the Local Elections held on 1 May 2008 and she and other Members of the Council paid tribute to the services rendered by them.
Resolved: The Council places on record its appreciation of the services rendered by ex-Councillors G Davies, I A Franzen, P R Franzen and B M Wilson.
10 Election of Executive Leader: Resolved: Councillor P R C Smith is elected Executive Leader of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan for the ensuing Municipal Year.
11 Names, addresses and wards of the Members appointed by the Leader to the Cabinet and the Membership of Cabinet Committees: The Executive Leader reported the names, addresses and wards of the Members appointed by him to the Cabinet, together with the membership of the Cabinet for 2008/09:-
Cabinet (Composition 10)
| Portfolio |
Person |
| |
|
| Leader |
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Deputy Leader and Environment and Regeneration Champion |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| Children and Young People’s Champion |
Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| Healthier Communities and Older People Champion |
Councillor K Cunliffe |
| Neighbourhood Champion |
Councillor K Anderson |
| Improvement Champion |
Councillor C Ready |
| Cultural Champion |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
| Lifestyle Champion |
Councillor J Hilton |
| Equality Champion |
Councillor T W Halliwell |
| Organisational Change Champion |
Councillor P Prescott |
Resolved: The Council accepts the report now submitted.
12 Appointment of Committees: Resolved: (1) The Council appoints Committees, Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen as set out below for the ensuing Municipal Year:-
(1) Audit Governance and Improvement Review Committee (Composition 12)
Labour (7): Councillors Mrs K Aldred, J D O'Brien, Mrs J Prescott, P Prescott, C Rigby, E Russon and C Sweeney.
Opposition - 3
Democratic Alliance (1) Councillor P A Tushingham.
Conservatives (1) Councillor M W Winstanley.
Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor B Merry.
(3) Licensing Committee (Composition 15)
Labour (8): Councillors J Hilton (Chairman), W Rotherham (Vice-Chairman), J S Birch, J Eccles-Churton, Dr C M Cottam, Ms P L Holland, Mrs J Hurst and Mrs Y Klieve.
Opposition - 7
Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors S C Barnes and W Carney.
Conservatives (2) Councillors P A Liptrot and Mrs J M Peet.
Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors B Merry and W J Wilkes.
Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G A Fairhurst.
(4) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Composition – 23 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
The Government advice on the composition of Overview and Scrutiny Committees is as follows:
“In deciding the membership of overview and scrutiny committees, local authorities will need to take into account the particular skills and expertise required to ensure that thorough and informed reviews take place. They should consider whether to include those who are not members of the local authority to bring outside views to the work of such committees. This is in addition to the requirements in Schedule 1 to the Act.
Where there is a majority group, local authorities might consider it appropriate to have all or some of these committees chaired by members outside the majority group or by church or parent governor representatives. Overview and Scrutiny should be constructive and not merely be there either always to oppose the executive or to rubber stamp the executive's decision.”
Labour (12): Councillors M Aldred (Chairman), J Moodie (Vice-Chairman), J S Birch, Mrs B Bourne, G M Bretherton, M A Dewhurst, Ms P L Holland, Mrs J Hurst, M Klieve, C Rigby, F B Walker and Mrs M J Whiteside.
Opposition - 11
Democratic Alliance (4) Councillors J Miller (Vice Chairman), R J Derricutt, B J Fagan and P A Tushingham.
Conservative (3) Councillors H L Cadman, P Thompson and N R Whittingham.
Independent Councillor Group (3) Councillors J Ellis, R T Splaine and G Wilkes.
Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G W Fairhurst.
Statutory Co-opted: Representatives of religious denominations (3):
Reverend Deacon R Moore (Roman Catholic); Reverend R Buckley (Church of England); Vacancy (Bolton & Rochdale Methodist District/Free Churches).
Representatives of Parent Governors (3): Mr B Turrell (Secondary Sector), Vacancy (Primary Sector); Vacancy (Special Sector).
(5) Planning Committee (Composition 14)
Labour (8): Councillors J Hilton (Chairman), Mrs E Smethurst (Vice-Chairman), B Bowen, N A Bradbury, Mrs P Cullen, Mrs S J Greensmith, Mrs Y Klieve and Mrs J Prescott.
Opposition - 6
Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors Mrs J Beswick and W Carney.
Conservatives (2) Councillors R Clayton and P A Liptrot.
Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor J D Hodgkinson.
Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G A Fairhurst.
(6) Regulation Committee (Composition 15)
Labour (8) Councillors J Hilton (Chairman), W Rotherham (Vice-Chairman), J S Birch, J Eccles-Churton, Dr C M Cottam, Ms P L Holland, Mrs J Hurst and Mrs Y Klieve.
Opposition - 7
Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors S C Barnes and W Carney.
Conservatives (2) Councillors P A Liptrot and Mrs J M Peet.
Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors B Merry and W J Wilkes.
Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G A Fairhurst.
(7) Standards Committee (Composition 15 – Up to 8 Elected Members (with 5 places reserved for Labour, 1 reserved for Democratic Alliance Group, 1 reserved for Conservative Group and 1 reserved for Independent Councillor Group), 5 Independent Members and 2 Parish Council Members).
Elected Members (8): Councillors Mrs S Dewhurst, J Ellis, B J Fagan, Mrs J Prescott, C Ready, P Thompson, F B Walker and R Winkworth.
Independent Members (5): Messrs G Wood (Chairman), R Kidd, D A Lea, PG Pennington and Mrs P A Wheal.
Parish Council Members (2): Parish Councillor M J Crosby (Shevington) and Parish Councillor Mrs M A Thomson (Haigh).
13 Appointment of the Advisory Panels: Resolved: (1) The Council appoints Advisory Panels as set out below for the ensuing Municipal Year:-
(1) Adult Services Panel (Composition - 12 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
Labour (7): Councillors K Cunliffe (Cabinet Champion), N A Bradbury, G M Bretherton, M A Dewhurst, Mrs S Dewhurst, Mrs S J Greensmith and J Talbot.
Opposition - 5
Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors R M Bleakley and K W McManus.
Conservative (1) Councillor Mrs J M Peet.
Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor R T Splaine.
Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G W Fairhurst.
(2) Children and Young People’s Panel (Composition - 12 Elected Members; 6 Statutory Co-opted Members; plus Co-opted Members)
Labour (7): Councillors Mrs S Loudon (Cabinet Champion), Mrs K Aldred, Mrs B Bourne, Dr C M Cottam, M Klieve, J Talbot and R Winkworth.
Opposition - 5
Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors Ms L E Fagan and K W McManus.
Conservative (1) Councillor S F Ell.
Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor B Merry.
Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor Mrs D Fairhurst.
Statutory Co-opted: Representatives of religious denominations (3):
Reverend Deacon R Moore (Roman Catholic); Reverend R Buckley (Church of England); Vacancy (Bolton & Rochdale Methodist District/Free Churches).
Representatives of parent governors (3): Mr B Turrell (Secondary Sector), vacancy (Primary Sector); vacancy (Special Sector).
(3) Community Protection Panel (Composition - 12 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
Labour (7): Councillors K Anderson (Cabinet Champion), B Bowen, Mrs S Dewhurst, J Eccles-Churton, J Moodie, Mrs A Turnock and Mrs M J Whiteside.
Opposition - 5
Democratic Alliance (1*) Councillor Ms L E Fagan.
Conservatives (2) Councillors H L Cadman and J N Grundy.
Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor J D Hodgkinson.
Independent Conservative Group (1*) Councillor Mrs A M L Bland.
* Transfer agreed between Democratic Alliance and Independent Conservative Leaders.
(4) Environment Panel (Composition - 12 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
Labour (7): Councillors D T Molyneux (Cabinet Champion), N D Ash, J S Birch, N A Bradbury, Mrs P Cullen, W Rotherham and Mrs A Turnock.
Opposition - 5
Democratic Alliance (2*) Councillors Mrs J Beswick and E N Houlton.
Conservatives (2) Councillors R Clayton and Mrs J M Peet.
Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor J Haley.
Independent Conservative Group (0*)
* Transfer agreed between Democratic Alliance and Independent Conservative Leaders.
(5) Regeneration Panel (Composition - 12 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
Labour (7): Councillors D T Molyneux (Cabinet Champion), M Aldred, N D Ash, Mrs J Hurst, J D O'Brien, E Russon and C Sweeney.
Opposition - 5
Democratic Alliance (1) Councillor E N Houlton.
Conservatives (2) Councillors J Atherton and J N Grundy.
Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors R Brierley and J Ellis.
14 Appointment of Co-opted Members 2008/09: The Council considered a report dealing with the appointment of Co-opted Members to the various Panels during the Municipal Year 2008/09.
Resolved: The Council appoints the following as Co-opted Members on the under-mentioned Panels for the ensuing Municipal Year:-
Adult Services Panel
| Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust |
Mr P Halsall
Mr A Stephenson (substitute) |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust |
None received |
| Carers UK Assocation |
Mr A Kendrick |
| 5 Boroughs Partnership |
Mr S Oliver |
| Over 50’s Forum |
Mrs E J Berry
Mr H Kedward (substitute) |
| The DIAS Service |
Mrs M Burgess
Dr P A Cook (substitute) |
Children and Young People’s Panel
| Teacher Union representative |
Mr A Birchall
Mr D Johnson (substitute) |
| Teacher Union representative |
Mr S Wilson
Mrs A Forkin (substitute) |
| Borough Partnership (formerly Education and Lifelong Learning Partnership) |
Mr G Cheesman |
| Roman Catholic Church representative |
Reverend Deacon R Moore |
| Church of England representative |
Reverend R Buckley |
| Bolton and Rochdale Methodist District/Free Churches representative |
No nomination received |
| Parent Governor representative – Secondary sector |
Mr B Turrell (expiring 2009) |
| Parent Governor representative – Primary sector |
No nomination received |
| Parent Governor representative – Special sector |
No nomination received |
Community Protection Panel
| Greater Manchester Police |
Chief Superintendent L Bruckshaw
Superintendent P McIver (substitute) |
| DIAS |
Mrs M Burgess
Mrs H M Boylan (substitute) |
| National Probation Service |
Mr A Roberts |
| Victim Support and Witness Service |
Mr M Simpson |
| Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust |
Mr H Holden
Mrs D Whittaker (substitute) |
| Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service |
Mr J Harding
Mr P Petrykowski (substitute) |
| Greater Manchester Police Authority |
No nomination received |
| Bolton and Wigan Crown Prosecution Service |
M Humphries |
Environment Panel
| Wigan Access Community |
Mr J Healen
Mrs J Kenyon (substitute) |
| Groundwork Lancashire West and Wigan |
Mr D McQueen
Ms F Brannigan (substitute) |
| Wigan Chamber of Commerce |
Mr P Foster |
| One Voice Residents’ Association |
Mrs B Nettleton
Mrs E Bradshaw (substitute) |
| Wigan Economic Partnership (Business sector) |
Mr D Baybut |
| Wigan Economic Partnership (Community sector) |
No nomination received |
| Douglas Valley Community |
Mr G Fulton |
| Community and Voluntary Sector |
No nomination received |
| Learning and Skills Council |
Mrs S Sharrock |
Regeneration Panel
| Wigan Chamber of Commerce |
Mr P Foster |
| One Voice Residents Association |
Mrs B Nettleton
Mrs E Bradshaw (substitute) |
| Wigan Economic Partnership (Business Sector) |
Mr D Baybut |
| Wigan Economic Partnership (Community Sector) |
no nomination recieved |
| Douglas Valley Properties |
Mr G Fulton |
| Community and Voluntary Sector |
no nomination received |
| Learning and Skills Council |
Mrs S Sharrock |
14 Appointment of Representatives on Joint Authorities in Greater Manchester and other outside bodies: Resolved: The Council appoints the following as representatives on the under-mentioned Joint Authorities in Greater Manchester and other outside bodies for the ensuing Municipal Year:-
| Outside body |
Representative(s) |
| Greater Manchester Districts' Joint Arrangements: |
|
|
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority
(2 places to the largest party, 1 place to largest opposition party) |
Councillor J D O’Brien
Councillor F B Walker (spokesperson)
Councillor R J Derricutt |
|
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority
(3 places to the largest party, 1 place to largest opposition party) |
Councillor M Aldred (spokesperson)
Councillor Ms P L Holland
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
Councillor B J Fagan |
|
Greater Manchester Police Authority
(1 place only to largest party) |
Councillor C Rigby (spokesperson) |
|
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
(2 places only to largest party) |
Councillor J Talbot
Defer nomination for the vacancy to the Environment Panel |
| Association of Greater Manchester Authorities: |
|
|
Council for the Association
(2 places to the largest Party, 1 place to the largest opposition) |
Councillor Mrs J Hurst
Councillor J D O’Brien
Councillor B J Fagan |
| Executive of the Association |
Councillor P R C Smith
Substitute representative:- Councillor D T Molyneux |
| General scrutiny panel |
Councillor Mrs J Hurst |
| Greater Manchester pension fund |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
| Joint committee for waste disposal development plan for Greater Manchester |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| NHS Scrutiny body |
Councillor J D O’Brien |
| Statutory Functions committee |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Substitute representative:- Councillor N D Ash |
| Local Government Association: |
|
| General Assembly |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Human Resources panel |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
| Older people’s champion |
Councillor Mrs J Hurst |
| Urban Commission |
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Special interest group for metropolitan authorities (SIGMA) |
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Partnerships: |
|
| Community safety partnership |
Councillor K Anderson
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside |
| Cultural partnership |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Councillor J S Birch |
|
Economic partnership |
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Education and lifelong learning partnership |
Councillor R Winkworth
Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| Environment and development partnership |
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor J Hilton
Councillor W Rotherham |
| Health and social care partnership |
Councillor K Cunliffe
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Housing partnership |
Councillor K Anderson
Councillor Mrs J Hurst
Councillor C Ready |
| The Board of Wigan Borough partnership |
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor T W Halliwell
Councillor P R C Smith
Councillor P A Tushingham |
| Miscellaneous: |
|
| Ambleside bank management representative |
Councillor Mrs J Hurst |
|
Association for public service excellence |
Councillor C Rigby |
|
Astley Green colliery – steam coal and canal trust |
Councillor B Bowen |
|
Astley Green colliery liaison panel (to include Members of the Astley Mosley Common ward) |
Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee) Councillor B Bowen
Hon Alderman T Sherratt
Councillor S F Ell
Councillor J Haley
Councillor B Merry |
| Asylum seekers providers forum |
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
Councillor C Ready |
| Bolton and district post office and telecommunications advisory committees |
Councillor J D O’Brien
Councillor R Winkworth |
|
Borough care services/CLS |
Councillor M A Dewhurst |
| Bridgewater canal trust |
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside |
| Citizens' advice bureau – Wigan, Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Atherton (joint) |
Councillor J Talbot
Councillor Mrs A Turnock |
| Civic host association |
Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee) |
| Clear Glaze partnership |
Councillor B Bowen |
|
The Alliance North West (formerly Coalfield Communities Campaign) |
Councillor K Cunliffe |
| Coalfield communities regeneration programme |
Councillor K Cunliffe |
| Community of enterprise European partnerships |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
| Campaign to protect rural England |
Councillor B J Fagan |
|
Cutacre development liaison committee
(4 Members - 3 ward councillors for the Atherton ward plus 1) |
Councillor Mrs K Aldred
Councillor N A Bradbury
Councillor R T Splaine
Councillor R J Derricutt |
| Dorset road community centre - management committee |
Councillor N A Bradbury |
| Douglas valley community limited |
Councillor C Ready
Councillor Mrs J Hurst
Councillor J Moodie
Councillor F B Walker |
| Douglas valley properties limited |
Councillors D T Molyneux
Councillor J Hilton
Councillor W Rotherham |
|
Greater Manchester waste forum
(Cabinet Champion for the Environment) |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| Groundwork Lancashire West and Wigan |
Councillor Ms P L Holland |
| Hallgate House management committee |
Mr J Ball |
| Higher Folds community centre council |
Doctor Councillor C M Cottam
Councillor F B Walker |
| Highway user group |
Councillor P Prescott
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor W Rotherham
Councillor G Wilkes |
|
Highways DLO's/DSO's
(All Members of the Environment Panel) |
All Members of the Environment Panel |
| Home start Wigan |
Councillor Mrs S Dewhurst |
| Homelessness forum |
Councillor Mrs B Bourne |
|
Independent remuneration panel
(Allowances for Members) |
Dr D L G Hall
Mr M Honor
Mr L Yates |
| John Rigby college board of governors |
Councillor R Winkworth |
|
Joint teachers consultative committee
(Cabinet champion for Children and Young People’s Services and the Cabinet champion for Organisational Change) |
Councillor Mrs S Loudon
Councillor P Prescott |
| Leigh sports partnership |
Councillor K Cunliffe
Councillor J D O’Brien
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Leigh Town Centre management group |
Councillor Mrs A Turnock (chair)
Councillor K Cunliffe
Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith
Councillor F B Walker
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside |
|
Local air quality management (Cabinet Champion for the Environment) |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| M62 corridor housing group |
Councillor C Ready |
|
Manchester airport group plc (shareholders representative) |
Ms J Redfearn (Chief Executive) |
|
Manchester area pollution advisory council (Cabinet Champion for the Environment) |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
|
Metrofresh advisory board
(All Members of the Children and Young People’s Panel) |
All Members of the Children and Young People’s Panel |
| National association of British market authorities |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
| Norfolk Property Services (NPS) North West limited |
Councillor K Anderson
Mrs S Johnson (Deputy Chief Executive) |
| North regional association for the blind general council |
Councillor Mrs B Bourne
Councillor Mrs J Hurst |
| North regional association for the deaf and Wigan, Leigh and district society for the blind |
Councillor Mrs B Bourne
Councillor Mrs J Hurst |
| North West Regional Assembly |
Councillor P R C Smith
Substitute representative:- Councillor D T Molyneux |
| North West of England and Isle of Man reserve forces and cadet association |
Councillor J D O’Brien |
| North West regional associated educational authorities |
Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| North West sound archive |
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst |
| North West sports assembly |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
| North Western employers association |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Substitute representative:- Councillor C Ready |
| Nugent care society |
Councillor M A Dewhurst |
| Outside education centres management committee |
Councillor Mrs A Turnock
Councillor R Winkworth |
| Platt Bridge community centre |
Councillor C Sweeney
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
Substitute representative:-Councillor E Russon |
| Public rights of way |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| Red rose community forest |
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor W Rotherham |
| Regional flood defence committee |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| Road safety forum |
Councillor N D Ash
Councillor D T Molyneux
Defer for one nomination from the Environment Panel. |
| Schools admission forum |
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
Councillor R Winkworth |
| Shopmobility |
Councillor M A Dewhurst |
| Social services North West |
Councillor K Cunliffe
Substitute representative:-Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| South area flood defence advisory committee |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| SRB 6 'one stop for regeneration |
Councillor Mrs J Hurst
Councillor W Rotherham
Councillor Mrs J Prescott
Councillor J B Baldwin (Strategic member) |
| Standing advisory council on religious education (SACRE) |
Councillor Mrs A Turnock
Councillor Mrs S Loudon
Mrs S B Turner
Mr J Topping
Councillor Ms L E Fagan |
| Surestart 4 – partnership board (Shakerley and Tyldesley) |
Councillor Mrs K Aldred (Atherton)
Councillor B Bowen (Astley Mosley Common) |
|
Surestart partnership board (Hindley / Hindley Green) |
Councillor J Talbot
Councillor R Winkworth
Councillor J Eccles-Churton |
| Sustainable development working group |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
| University of Manchester – general assembly |
Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| University of Salford – court |
The Mayor
Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| Upholland grammar school educational foundation |
Mr D Atherton |
| Voluntary town twinning committee |
Councillor J S Birch
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
Councillor Mrs R Winkworth
Hon Alderman G Roberts
(Mayor and Leader – ex-officio) |
| W3/W4 'Wigan the way to work' European action plan |
Councillors P R C Smith (Chairman)
Councillor F B Walker
Councillor J B Baldwin
Ms J Redfearn (Chief Executive)
Substitute representative:- Councillor Mrs S Loudon |
| Waste management working group |
Defer nomination to the Environment Panel |
| Wigan access committee |
Councillor J S Birch
Councillor Mrs J Hurst |
| Wigan and district community transport – management committee |
Councillor N A Bradbury |
| Wigan and Leigh council for voluntary service – management committee |
Councillor C Ready |
| Wigan and Leigh crossroads care attendants scheme management committee |
Councillor R Winkworth |
| Wigan and Leigh hospice business support group |
Councillor Mrs J Prescott |
| Wigan and Leigh Housing (ALMO) |
Councillor T W Halliwell
Councillor F B Walker
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
Councillor M W Winstanley |
| Wigan and Leigh housing company limited and council representative at annual general meetings |
Councillor P R C Smith |
| Wigan area ring and ride |
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst |
| Wigan Borough arts exchange |
Doctor Councillor C M Cottam
Councillor M Klieve
Councillor Mrs S Dewhurst |
| Wigan Borough sports council |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Councillor J S Birch
Councillor J Hilton |
| Wigan community credit union development agency (WCCUDA) |
Councillor J Talbot
Councillor J Eccles-Churton |
| Wigan flashes conservation and community group |
Councillor J S Birch
Councillor W Rotherham
Defer for one nomination from the Environment Panel. |
|
Wigan Football Company limited
(Executive Director Business Support Services) |
Dr D J Smith |
| Wigan foundation for technical education |
Councillor G M Bretherton (expiring October 2009) |
| Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst |
| Wigan local transport group (GMPTA) |
Councillor Ms P L Holland
Councillor Mrs S Dewhurst
Councillor Mrs A Turnock
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
Parish Councillor J Ball
Hon Alderman J J Hession
Hon Alderman T Sherratt |
| Wigan Metropolitan Development Company limited |
Councillor J B Baldwin
Councillor K Cunliffe
Councillor D T Molyneux
Councillor P R C Smith
Councillor F B Walker
Ms J Redfearn
Mr D J Smith
Mr J A O'Neill |
| Wigan play association |
Councillor G M Bretherton
Councillor M J Whiteside
Councillor R Winkworth |
| Wigan tourism forum |
Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee) |
| Wigan victim support scheme – management committee |
Councillor Mrs E Smethurst Councillor C Sweeney |
| Wigan wildlife advisory group |
Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee)
Councillor W Rotherham
Defer for one nomination from the Environment Panel. |
| Xanadu (pleasure dome) limited |
Councillor P R C Smith
Ms J Redfearn (Chief Executive) |
| Charities: |
|
| Ashton Linen and Woollen stock charity |
Mr A J Bullen
Hon Alderman J E Foster
Mrs G M Foster
Mr A Melling
Hon Alderman Mrs M M H Millington
Mrs M Dyson
(all for a four year term expiring 25 April 2011, agreed at Council 26 April 2007)
Mr D McKendrick
(for a three year term until 31 May 2011, agreed by Council 23 April 2008) |
| Brayton Almshouses |
Mr T Isherwood (expired October 2007) |
| France’s and Hilton’s charities |
Doctor Councillor C Cottam
Councillor Mrs A Turnock
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
Hon Alderman J Jones |
| Frances Duckenfield charity |
Mr A Robinson
Mr T Isherwood
(for a three year term until October 2011, agreed at Council 23 April 2008)
Mr J Topping (expiring October 2008) |
| Fred Bradshaw memorial prize fund |
Councillor K Anderson
Councillor J D O’Brien
Mrs B Jarvis |
| Golborne charities |
Mrs S Ince
Mrs P Lawrence
Mr A Tootell
Mrs L Owen
(all expiring January 2010) |
| Haigh school charity |
Mr T Morris |
| Hilton and Jones charity |
Hon Alderman J Jones |
| Houghtons charity |
Mrs M Honeywell
Mrs E Mathews
Mr P Ryder |
| James Brown charity |
Mr W Broxton |
| James Charlton Eckersley charity |
Mr A Robinson (expiring October 2010)
Councillor J Talbot
Mr T Isherwood
(for a four year term until October 2012, agreed by Council 23 April 2008)
Mr J D Bray (expiring October 2010) |
| J D Speakman prize fund |
Councillor K Anderson
Councillor J D O’Brien
Mrs B Jarvis |
| Lowton United charities |
Mr F J Newton
(3 year term from January 2008)
Mr N B Holt
(4 year term from January 2008)
Hon Alderman T Sherratt
(2 year term from January 2008)
(Agreed by Council 9 January 2008) |
| Mather Eleemosynary charity |
Councillor J Talbot
Mr A Robinson
Mr T Isherwood
Mr J Topping
(for a three year term until October 2011, agreed by Council 23 April 2008) |
| Mort's school foundation charity |
Councillor C Rigby
Mr B M Wilson
Mr P Nicholson
Mr J P Teece
Mr F Warburton |
|
Leigh Educational Endowment
(old Leigh educational endowment and miss marsh scholarship fund) |
Councillor P R C Smith (expired October 2006)
Hon Alderman J Jones (expired October 2006)
Mr E Guest (4 year term from March 2007)
Mr B Dean (4 year term from March 2007)
Mr G Bent (4 year term from Sept 2007)
Mr A Dutton (4 year term from Sept 2007)
Mr S Kennedy (expiring in September 2008)
Miss J McKiernan (expiring in September 2008)
Mrs C Newall (expiring November 2010)
Councillor K Anderson (expiring September 2009) |
| Old school foundation, Golborne |
Mr A J Bullen |
| Oliver Whalley charity |
Councillor F B Walker
Mr B Donaghy
Mr B M Wilson |
| Richard Hilton's |
Councillor Mrs A Turnock
Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside |
| Richard Mather trust |
Mr T Isherwood
Hon Alderman Mrs E E Edwardson |
| Speakman's charity |
Hon Alderman L Birtles |
| Standish United charities |
Mr J A O'Neill (expiring October 2010)
Mr M J Crosby (expiring October 2011)
Mr T Morris (expiring October 2008) |
| Upholland Grammar School charity |
Mr D Atherton
Mr T Woods |
| Whelley St Catherine's recreation ground charity |
Councillor Mrs J Hurst
Councillor J Moodie |
| Wigan Town Relief in Need charity |
Hon Alderman Mrs M Milligan (for a 4 year term from January 2008)
Hon Alderman Ms M M Coghlin (for a 4 year term from January 2008)
Mr G R Walsh (for a 4 year term from January 2008)
Mr R T Frodsham (for a 4 year term from January 2008)
(Agreed by Council 9 January 2008) |
| William Collier prize fund |
Councillor K Anderson
Councillor J D O’Brien
Mrs B Jarvis |
16 The Constitution, including necessary amendments: The Council considered a report dealing with proposed changes to the Council’s constitution. The report incorporated the decisions of Audit Governance and Improvement Review Committee (minute 89, April 2008) and Cabinet (minute 371, April 2008).
Resolved: (1) The Council:
- confirms and adopts the amendments to the Constitution as now submitted; and
- requests Cabinet to review the amendments to the Constitution after six months and report back to Council should it then have any further recommendations to make.
17 Dates and times of meetings of the Council for 2008/09: The Council considered a programme of meetings for 2008/09.
Resolved: The Council approves the programme of meetings as now submitted, with the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan meeting on the following dates:-
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 9 July 2008
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 3 September 2008
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 29 October 2008
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 7 January 2009
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 4 March 2009
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 11 March 2009 (to fix the Council Tax)
- 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, 29 April 2009
- 2.30 p.m. Wednesday, 20 May 2009 (Annual Council Meeting)
18 Issues relating to the operation of executive arrangements and the operation of the Council in the ensuing Municipal Year: There were no issues.
19 Casual vacancy: The Chief Executive reported that, following the death of Councillor Michael Baines, there was a casual vacancy for the Wigan West ward.
Resolved: The Council notes the report.
