Salford Civic Centre, SWINTON

MEETING OF SALFORD CITY COUNCIL PLEASE NOTE TIME

Dear City Mayor and Councillors,

You are invited to attend the meeting of Salford City Council to be held as follows for the transaction of the business indicated: -

DATE : Wednesday 17th September 2014 TIME : 9:30 a.m. PLACE : Council Chamber, Salford Civic Centre, Swinton.

Councillors are requested to ensure that their electronic equipment is on silent during Council meetings. Approval is given to officers and councillors to use social media during the business of council, subject to the protocol and social media policy.

A G E N D A

1. Any announcements or special business (including the submission of any urgent business) introduced by the Chair. 9.30am

2. Apologies for absence.

3. Disclosure by Members of “Disclosable Pecuniary Interests” (as defined by The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012), and Members’ “Personal Interests” in accordance with paragraph 12.1 of Salford City Council’s Code of Conduct for Members.

4. Minutes of the meetings held on 11th June 2014

5. Receipt of Petitions/Communications 9.35am

6. Public Questions 9.40am

7. Executive summary City Mayor Mid –Term Report 10.10am

8. Notices of Motion 10.20am i) – To be moved by Councillor C Clarkson and seconded by Councillor Lindley That this Council, via the office of the Director of Children’s Services, would like to encourage our schools (primary and secondary) to fly the Union Flag in or school grounds throughout the City and encourage them to include the National Anthem as part of school assemblies. This would inspire children within the to be proud of being British enabling them to appreciate our rich history and great heritage.

ii) – To be moved by Councillor P Boshell and seconded by Councillor L Stone That this Council strongly opposes the option to decommission the Midwifery Unit at . We believe that the place of birth (“Born in Salford”) is an important aspect of our local culture and plays a vital role in sustaining the future of the City of Salford, in addition to encouraging social cohesion and a strong sense of identity amongst our residents and communities. We ask that the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Board adopt option one or two in order to look at how the business case can be improved through increasing numbers and looking at a different way of working. We are committed to continue working collaboratively to keep this unit in Salford and to improving Early Years services for Salford residents.

iii) – To be moved by Councillor P Dennett and seconded by Councillor R Critchley That this council welcomes the significant progress made against the priorities and associated milestones set out within the City Plan 2013-2016 to improve the lives of people living and working in Salford. The council recognises the clear statement of ambition for Salford and commits to  building upon the success of Salford’s AJ Bell Stadium, the Pendleton Together development, Salford Quays, Greengate and the investment in social housing created in Little Hulton which has significantly contributed to the city’s growth and long term sustainability;  providing investment in social housing for Salford people and future generations;  continue our campaign to ensure Salford becomes a living wage city;  challenging the government on the extent of their austerity measures and welfare cuts which by moving too hard, too fast and too deep are having a devastating consequence for many families in the City of Salford.

INTERVAL 11.00AM

9. Statement of the Elected City Mayor. 11.10am

10. General Questions or Comments to the Elected City Mayor. 11.40am

11. Questions or Comments on the discharge of functions of Joint Authorities 12.00noon and Outside Bodies - a) Cityco* b) Groundwork Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford* c) Local Government Association d) Governing Body of Salford Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust e) Children and Young Persons Trust Board f) Centre Trust* g) Salfordian Trust h) Windsor and Albion Tenant Management i) North West Employers organisation j) Manchester Airport PLC – shareholders committee h) City West Housing Trust *

*report attached

Notes for Elected Members and Members of the Public

(a) Addressing the Ceremonial Mayor during Council Meetings

During Council meetings the City Mayor, Elected Members, Officers and members of the public shall address the Ceremonial Mayor as “Chair” when speaking at the Council meeting.

(b) Points of Order and Personal Explanations a) If a Member or Officer stands on a point of order or to give a personal explanation:

 he shall be heard immediately, and  any Member or Officer speaking shall sit down. b) A point of order shall relate only to an alleged irregularity in the constitution or conduct of the meeting, and the Member or Officer shall immediately give details of the allegation (if possible, identifying any Standing Order or statute considered to have been broken). c) A personal explanation shall only be to clear a misunderstanding of something said by the Member or Officer. d) The ruling of the Chair on a point of order or a personal explanation shall be at his discretion.

N.B. In accordance with ‘The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014’, the press and public have the right to film, video, photograph or record this meeting.

Monitoring officer