Present at the meeting:
- The Mayor (Councillor R Winkworth)
- The Deputy Mayor (M Aldred)
- Councillor Mrs K Aldred
- Councillor K Anderson
- Councillor N D Ash
- Councillor J Atherton
- Councillor J B Baldwin
- Councillor S C Barnes
- Councillor Mrs J Beswick
- Councillor J S Birch
- 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
- Councillor Mrs P Cullen
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor S Dawber
- Councillor J Eccles-Churton
- Councillor B J Fagan
- Councillor G W Fairhurst
- Councillor S J Greensmith
- Councillor J N Grundy
- Councillor J Hilton
- Councillor J D Hodgkinson
- Councillor Ms P L Holland
- 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 J D O’Brien
- Councillor Mrs J M Peet
- Councillor Mrs J Prescott
- Councillor P Prescott
- Councillor C Ready
- Councillor C Rigby
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor E Russon
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
- Councillor P R C Smith
- 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
Election of Mayor: It was moved by Councillor G M Bretherton and seconded by Councillor J Hilton and
Resolved: Councillor Mark Aldred is elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan for the ensuing Municipal Year.
The Mayor (Councillor Mark Aldred) then occupied the Chair.
Councillor Mark Aldred made the declaration of acceptance of office, announced that his wife, Councillor Mrs Karen Aldred would be his Mayoress and that Reverend S Wilkinson would be his Chaplain. He then returned thanks for his election.
2 Visit to Church: The Mayor extended an invitation to all Members of the Council, the Chief Officers and others to accompany him to a Civic Service at Atherton Parish Church at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday, 24 May 2009.
3 Mayoral Charity: The Mayor announced that he would be setting up a Mayoral Charity during his year in office and that the proceeds would be donated to Dementia Services and Meningitis Awareness Raising.
4 Vote of thanks to retiring Mayor: It was moved by Councillor J S Birch and seconded by Councillor W Rotherham and
Resolved: The warmest thanks of this Council are accorded to Councillor Rona Winkworth for the able, courteous and acceptable manner in which she 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 her thanks to all who had assisted her during her term of office as Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan.
5 Election of Deputy Mayor: It was moved by Councillor M W Winstanley and seconded by Councillor N R Whittingham and
Resolved: Councillor Henry Linton Cadman is elected Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan for the ensuing Municipal Year.
Councillor Henry Linton Cadman made the declaration of acceptance of office, introduced his wife, Mrs Sheila Cadman, as Deputy Mayoress and returned thanks for his election.
There then followed an adjournment of one hour to allow the personal guests of the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor together with Councillors to withdraw to the Charter Suite.
6 Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were submitted from Councillors Mrs A M L Bland, Dr C M Cottam, R J Derricutt, Mrs S Dewhurst, M A Dewhurst, S F Ell, J Ellis, Ms L E Fagan, Mrs D Fairhurst, G A Fairhurst, J Haley, T W Halliwell, E N Houlton, J Miller and R T Splaine.
7 Announcements from the Mayor or the Head of the Paid Service: There were no announcements.
8 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.
9 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 2009/10:-
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 P Prescott |
| Equality and Young Peoples Champion |
Councillor G M Bretherton |
| Efficiency Champion |
Councillor F B Walker |
Resolved: The Council accepts the report now submitted.
10 Appointment of Committees: Resolved: (1) The Council appoints Committees, Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen as set out below for the ensuing Municipal Year:-
(1) Adult Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee (Composition - 15 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
Labour (8): Councillors N D Ash (Chairman), S Dawber, M A Dewhurst, Mrs S Dewhurst, Mrs S J Greensmith, Mrs J Hurst, E Russon and J Talbot.
Opposition - 7
- Conservative (2) Councillors P Liptrot and Mrs J Peet (Vice Chairman)
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors N A Bradbury and R T Splaine.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors Mrs L E Fagan and R J Derricutt.
- Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor Mrs D Fairhurst.
(2) Audit Governance and Improvement Review Committee (Composition 12)
- Labour (7): Councillors Mrs P Cullen, Mrs S Dewhurst, C Rigby, E Russon, Mrs E Smethurst, C Sweeney and F B Walker.
Opposition - 5
- Conservatives (2) Councillor M W Winstanley (Chairman) and E Houlton.
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillor R Brierley and J D Hodgkinson.
- Democratic Alliance (1) Councillor B J Fagan.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (0) No representative.
- Independent Members (3): Mr T Addison, Mr W Anderton and Mr P Connor.
(3) Building Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee (Composition - 15 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
- Labour (8): Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside (Chairman), B Bowen, S Dawber, J Eccles-Churton, J Moodie, Mrs J Prescott, Mrs E Smethurst and Mrs A Turnock.
Opposition - 7
- Conservatives (2) Councillors H L Cadman and J N Grundy (Vice Chairman)
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors R Brierley and J Ellis.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors R Bleakley and B J Fagan.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor Mrs A M L Bland.
(4) Children, Young People and Family Committee (Composition - 15 Elected Members; 6 Statutory Co-opted Members; plus Co-opted Members)
- Labour (8): Councillors R Winkworth (Chairman), Mrs K Aldred,
- Mrs B Bourne, Dr C M Cottam, M A Dewhurst, T W Halliwell, M Klieve and C Sweeney.
Opposition - 7
- Conservative (3) Councillor S F Ell (Vice Chairman), Mrs J Atherton and E Houlton.
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors J D Hodgkinson and W J Wilkes.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors Ms L E Fagan and K W McManus.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (0) No representative.
Statutory Co-opted Members: 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): Vacancy (Secondary Sector), Vacancy (Primary Sector); Vacancy (Special Sector).
(5) Economy, Environment Culture and Housing Scrutiny Committee (Composition - 15 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
- Labour (8): Councillors J D O’Brien (Chairman), J S Birch, Mrs B Bourne, Mrs P Cullen, Ms P L Holland, M Klieve, W Rotherham and Mrs A Turnock.
Opposition - 7
- Conservatives (2) Councillors R Clayton (Vice Chairman) and Mrs J M Peet.
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors J Haley and G Wilkes.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors Mrs J Beswick and J Miller
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G W Fairhurst.
(6) Honorary Aldermen Nominations Committee (Composition 7)
- Labour (4): Councillors D T Molyneux (Chairman), C Ready, C Sweeney and R Winkworth.
Opposition - 3
- Conservatives (1) Councillor M W Winstanley.
- Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor B Merry (Vice Chairman).
- Democratic Alliance (1) Councillor P A Tushingham.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (0) No representative.
(7) Licensing Committee (Composition 15)
- Labour (8): Councillors P Prescott (Chairman), W Rotherham (Vice-Chairman), J S Birch, J Eccles-Churton, Dr C M Cottam, J Hilton, Mrs J Hurst and Mrs Y Klieve.
Opposition - 7
- Conservatives (2) Councillors P A Liptrot and Mrs J M Peet.
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors W Carney and W J Wilkes.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors S C Barnes and Mrs J Beswick.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G A Fairhurst
(8) Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee (Composition – 15 Elected Members plus Co-opted Members)
The Council considered the following Government advice on the composition of Overview and Scrutiny Committees:
“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 (8): Councillor J Moodie (Chairman), N D Ash, Ms P L Holland, J O’Brien, Mrs J Prescott, C Rigby, Mrs M J Whiteside and R Winkworth.
Opposition - 7
- Conservative (2) Councillors P Thompson and N R Whittingham (Vice Chairman).
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors N A Bradbury and G Wilkes.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors J Miller and P A Tushingham.
- Wigan 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): Vacancy (Secondary Sector), Vacancy (Primary Sector); Vacancy (Special Sector).
(9) Overview and Scrutiny Select Committee No. 1 (Ad Hoc meeting)
- Chairman: Ms P L Holland.
It was agreed that political balance rules do not apply to the Overview and Scrutiny Select Committees.
Therefore the Membership will be determined at a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee once the topic area for discussion has been determined.
(10) Overview and Scrutiny Select Committee No. 2 (Ad hoc meeting)
- Chairman: Councillor Mrs J Prescott
It was agreed that political balance rules do not apply to the Overview and Scrutiny Select Committees.
Therefore the Membership will be determined at a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee once the topic area for discussion has been determined.
(11) Pay and Reward Panel (Composition 9)
- Labour (5): Councillors P R C Smith (Chairman), J B Baldwin, D T Molyneux, P Prescott and C Ready.
Opposition - 4
- Conservatives (1) Councillor M W Winstanley.
- Wigan Independent Councillor Group (1) Councillor B Merry.
- Democratic Alliance (1) Councillor P A Tushingham.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G W Fairhurst
(12) Planning Committee (Composition 14)
- Labour (8): Councillors P Prescott (Chairman), J Hilton (Vice-Chairman), B Bowen, Mrs S J Greensmith, Ms P L Holland, Mrs Y Klieve, Mrs J Prescott and J Talbot.
Opposition - 6
- Conservatives (2) Councillors R Clayton and P A Liptrot.
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillor W Carney and J Ellis.
- Democratic Alliance (1) Councillor Mrs J Beswick
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G A Fairhurst.
(13) Regulation Committee (Composition 15)
- Labour (8) Councillors P Prescott (Chairman), W Rotherham (Vice-Chairman), J S Birch, J Eccles-Churton, Dr C M Cottam, J Hilton, Mrs J Hurst and Mrs Y Klieve.
Opposition - 7
- Conservatives (2) Councillors P A Liptrot and Mrs J M Peet.
- Independent Councillor Group (2) Councillors W Carney and W J Wilkes.
- Democratic Alliance (2) Councillors S C Barnes and Mrs J Beswick.
- Wigan Independent Conservative Group (1) Councillor G A Fairhurst.
(14) 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 F B Walker (Vice Chair) Mrs S Dewhurst, J Ellis, B J Fagan, T W Halliwell, Mrs J Prescott, P Thompson and R Winkworth.
Independent Members (5): Messrs P G Pennington (Chairman), R Kidd, D A Lea, and Mrs P A Wheal and 1 vacancy.
Parish Council Members (2): Parish Councillor M J Crosby (Shevington) and Parish Councillor Mrs M A Thomson (Haigh).
(Councillor B J Fagan requested that his vote against this decision be recorded.)
11 Appointment of Co-opted Members 2009/10: The Council considered a report dealing with the appointment of Co-opted Members to the various Panels during the Municipal Year 2009/10.
Resolved: The Council appoints the following as Co-opted Members on the under-mentioned Panels for the ensuing Municipal Year:-
- Rev Deacon R Moore is appointed as a Co-opted Member representing the Roman Catholic Church to the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee and the Children, Young People and Families Committee;
- Rev R Buckley is appointed as a Co-opted Member representing the Church of England to the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee and the Children, Young People and Families Committee;
- Mr D Barber is appointed as a Co-opted Member representing the Bolton & Rochdale Methodist District/Free Churches to the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee and the Children, Young People and Families Committee;
- Mrs K Stokes is appointed as a Co-opted Member representing the Parent Governor Secondary Sector to the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee and the Children, Young People and Families Committee; and
- Mr G Wolstenholme is appointed as a Co-opted Member representing the Parent Governor Primary Sector to the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee and the Children, Young People and Families Committee
12 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 2009/10:-
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Outside body |
Representative(s) |
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Greater Manchester Districts' Joint Arrangements:
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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority
(2 places to the majority party, 1 place to majority opposition party ) |
- Councillor J D O’Brien
- Councillor F B Walker (spokesperson)
- Councillor S F Ell
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Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority
(3 places to the majority party, 1 place to majority opposition party ) |
- Councillor M Aldred (spokesperson)
- Councillor Ms P L Holland
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
- Councillor M W Winstanley
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Greater Manchester Police Authority
(1 place only to majority party) |
- Councillor C Rigby (spokesperson)
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Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
(2 places only to majority party) |
- Councillor J Talbot
- Councillor D T Molyneux
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Association of Greater Manchester Authorities: |
Nominations for 2009 /10 |
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Scrutiny Pool
(2 places to the majority party, 1 place to the majority opposition party) |
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
- Councillor J D O’Brien
- Councillor P Thompson
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Executive of the Association |
- Councillor P R C Smith
- Substitute representatives:-
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor C Ready
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Greater Manchester pension fund |
Councillor J B Baldwin |
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Joint committee for waste disposal development plan for Greater Manchester |
Councillor D T Molyneux |
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NHS Scrutiny body |
Councillor J D O’Brien |
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Statutory Functions committee |
Substitute representative:-
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Local Government Association: |
Nominations for 2009 /10 |
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General Assembly |
- Councillor J B Baldwin
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor P R C Smith
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Human Resources panel |
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Older people’s champion |
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Urban Commission |
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Special interest group for metropolitan authorities (SIGMA) |
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Partnerships:
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Nominations for 2009 /10 |
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Community safety partnership |
- Councillor K Anderson
- Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
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Cultural partnership |
- Councillor J B Baldwin
- Councillor J S Birch
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Economic partnership |
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor P R C Smith
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Education and lifelong learning partnership |
- Councillor R Winkworth
- Councillor Mrs S Loudon
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Environment and development partnership |
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor J Hilton
- Councillor W Rotherham
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Health and social care partnership |
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor P R C Smith
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Housing partnership |
- Councillor K Anderson
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
- Councillor C Ready
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The Board of Wigan Borough partnership
(Leader)
(Deputy Leader)
(Cabinet Champion with responsibility for Improvement)
(Leader of the Major Opposition Group) |
- Councillor P R C Smith
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor C Ready
- Councillor M W Winstanley
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Single Commissioning Agency – Joint Shadow Board
(Leader)
(Deputy Leader)
(Cabinet Champion for Healthier Communities and Older People)
(Cabinet Champion for Young People's Services) |
- Councillor P R C Smith
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor Mrs S Loudon
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SHAPE Board |
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Miscellaneous:
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Ambleside bank management representative |
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Association for public service excellence |
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Astley Green colliery – steam coal and canal trust |
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Astley Green colliery liaison panel
(to include Members of the Astley Mosley Common ward) |
- Councillor B Bowen (Ward Member)
- Councillor B Bowen
- Hon Alderman T Sherratt
- Councillor S F Ell (Ward Member)
- Councillor J Haley (Ward Member)
- Councillor B Merry
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Asylum seekers providers forum |
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
- Councillor C Ready
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Bolton and district post office and telecommunications advisory committees |
- Councillor J D O’Brien
- Councillor R Winkworth
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Borough care services/CLS |
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Bridgewater canal trust |
- Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
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Citizens' advice bureau – Wigan, Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Atherton (joint) |
- Councillor J Talbot
- Councillor Mrs A Turnock
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Civic host association |
- Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee)
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Clear Glaze partnership
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The Alliance North West
(formerly Coalfield Communities Campaign) |
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Coalfield communities regeneration programme |
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Community of enterprise european partnerships |
Labour
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Campaign to protect rural England |
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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 M Bleakley
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Dorset road community centre - management committee |
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Douglas valley community limited |
- Councillor C Ready
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
- Councillor J Moodie
- Councillor F B Walker
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Douglas valley properties limited |
- Councillors D T Molyneux
- Councillor J Hilton
- Councillor W Rotherham
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Greater Manchester waste forum
(Cabinet Champion for the Environment) |
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Groundwork Lancashire West and Wigan |
- Councillor Ms P L Holland
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Hallgate House management committee |
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Higher Folds community centre council |
- Doctor Councillor C M Cottam
- Councillor F B Walker
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Highway user group |
- Councillor P Prescott
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor G Wilkes
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Highways DLO's/DSO's
(All Members of the Environment Panel previously appointed) |
All Members of the Economy, Environment, Cultural and Housing Scrutiny Committee |
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Home start Wigan |
- Councillor Mrs S Dewhurst
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Homelessness forum |
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Independent remuneration panel
(Allowances for Members) |
- Dr D L G Hall
- Mr M Honor
- Mr L Yates
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John Rigby college board of governors |
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Joint teachers consultative committee
(Cabinet Champion for Children and Young People’s Services) (Cabinet Champion for Organisational Change) |
- Councillor Mrs S Loudon
- Councillor F B Walker
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Leigh sports partnership |
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor J D O’Brien
- Councillor P R C Smith
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Leigh Sports Village Ltd
(Appointments made by the Leigh Sports Village Board only) |
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Mr S M Jones
- Dr D J Smith
- Ms S Gambles
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Leigh Town Centre management group |
- Councillor Mrs A Turnock (chairman)
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor Mrs S J Greensmith
- Councillor F B Walker
- Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
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Local air quality management
(Cabinet Champion for the Environment) |
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M62 corridor housing group |
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Manchester airport group plc
(shareholders representative) |
- Ms J Redfearn (Chief Executive)
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Manchester area pollution advisory council
(Cabinet Champion for the Environment) |
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Metrofresh advisory board
(All Members of the Children and Young People’s Panel previously appointed) |
- All Members of the Children, Young People and Families Scrutiny Committee
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National association of British market authorities |
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Norfolk Property Services (NPS) North West limited |
- Councillor K Anderson
- Mrs S Johnson (Deputy Chief Executive)
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North regional association for the blind general council |
- Councillor Mrs B Bourne
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
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North regional association for the deaf and Wigan, Leigh and district society for the blind |
- Councillor Mrs B Bourne
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
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North West Regional Assembly |
Substitute representative:-
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North West of England and Isle of Man reserve forces and cadet association |
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North West regional associated educational authorities |
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North West sound archive |
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
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North West sports assembly |
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North Western employers association |
Substitute representative:-
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Nugent care society |
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Outside education centres management committee |
- Councillor Mrs A Turnock
- Councillor R Winkworth
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Platt Bridge community centre |
- Councillor C Sweeney
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
Substitute representative:-
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Public rights of way |
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Red rose community forest |
- Councillor P Prescott
- Councillor J Hilton
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Regional flood defence committee |
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Road safety forum |
- Councillor N D Ash
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor J Haley
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Schools admission forum |
- Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
- Councillor R Winkworth
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Shopmobility |
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Social services North West |
Substitute representative:-
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South area flood defence advisory committee |
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SRB 6 'one stop for regeneration |
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor Mrs J Prescott
- Councillor J B Baldwin (Strategic member)
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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
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Surestart 4 – partnership board (Shakerley and Tyldesley) |
- Councillor Mrs K Aldred (Atherton)
- Councillor B Bowen (Astley Mosley Common)
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Surestart partnership board
(Hindley / Hindley Green) |
- Councillor J Talbot
- Councillor R Winkworth
- Councillor J Eccles-Churton
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Sustainable development working group |
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University of Manchester – general assembly |
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University of Salford – court |
- The Mayor
- Councillor Mrs S Loudon
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Upholland grammar school educational foundation |
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Voluntary town twinning committee |
- Councillor J S Birch
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
- Councillor R Winkworth
- Hon Ald Mr G Roberts
- (Mayor and Leader – ex-officio)
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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:-
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Waste management working group |
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Wigan access committee |
- Councillor Mrs P Cullen
- Councillor Mrs J Hurst
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Wigan and district community transport – management committee |
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Wigan and Leigh council for voluntary service – management committee |
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Wigan and Leigh crossroads care attendants scheme management committee |
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Wigan and Leigh hospice business support group |
- Councillor Mrs J Prescott
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Wigan and Leigh Housing (ALMO) |
- Councillor T W Halliwell
- Councillor F B Walker
- Councillor Mrs M J Whiteside
- Councillor M W Winstanley
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Wigan and Leigh housing company limited and council representative at annual general meetings |
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Wigan area ring and ride |
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
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Wigan Borough arts exchange |
- Doctor Councillor C M Cottam
- Councillor M Klieve
- Councillor Mrs S Dewhurst
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Wigan Borough sports council |
- Councillor J B Baldwin
- Councillor J S Birch
- Councillor J Hilton
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Wigan community credit union development agency (WCCUDA) |
- Councillor J Talbot
- Councillor J Eccles-Churton
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Wigan flashes conservation and community group |
- Councillor J S Birch
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor Mrs J M Peet
- Councillor J Miller
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Wigan Football Company limited
(Executive Director Business Support Services) |
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Wigan foundation for technical education |
- Councillor G M Bretherton (expiring October 2009)
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Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust |
- Councillor J B Baldwin
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
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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
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Wigan Metropolitan Development Company limited
(Appointments made by the Wigan Metropolitan Development Company Board only) |
- Councillor J B Baldwin
- Councillor K Cunliffe
- Councillor D T Molyneux
- Councillor P R C Smith
- Councillor F B Walker
- Dr D J Smith
- Mr M Kimber
- Mr J A O'Neill
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Wigan play association |
- Councillor G M Bretherton
- Councillor Mrs Y Klieve
- Councillor R Winkworth
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Wigan tourism forum |
- Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee)
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Wigan victim support scheme – management committee |
- Councillor Mrs E Smethurst
- Councillor C Sweeney
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Wigan wildlife advisory group |
- Councillor J B Baldwin (or his nominee)
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor R Clayton
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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Council of Governors |
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Xanadu (pleasure dome) limited |
- Councillor P R C Smith
- Ms J Redfearn (Chief Executive)
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Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation |
Substitute representative
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13 Dates and times of meetings of the Council for 2009/10: The Council considered a programme of meetings for 2009/10.
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:-
- 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 July 2009
- 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 September 2009
- 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 November 2009
- 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 6 January 2010
- 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 (to set the Council Tax)
- 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 10 March 2010
- 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 April 2010
- 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 19 May 2010 (Annual Council Meeting)
14 Issues relating to the operation of executive arrangements and the operation of the Council in the ensuing Municipal Year: There were no issues.
