Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer

The Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Legal and Democratic Officer seeking approval for the appointment of two additional representatives to serve on the Ashton Memorial Fund; and a change in representation on the Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust - Council of Governors.

Decisions Made:

That

(1)      Councillor Chris Page and Reverend Dr Matt Davis be appointed as representatives to serve on the Ashton Memorial Fund until 31 May 2027; and

(2)      Councillor Julia Garner replace Councillor Laura Lunn-Bates as the Council’s representative on the Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust - Council of Governors until 1 September 2026.

Reasons for the Decisions:

1.       The Cabinet had delegated powers, as set out in Chapter 5, Paragraph 40, of the Council’s Constitution to appoint the Council’s representatives to serve on outside bodies.

2.       At its meeting held on 23 May 2024, the Cabinet considered the annual report to appoint Members to serve on outside bodies.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.