Mayor), White (Deputy Mayor), Adia, Ayub, P

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH

2007/2008

MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

16TH MAY, 2007

Present - Councillors Hall (Mayor), White (Deputy Mayor), Adia, Ayub, P. Allen, Allen, Ashcroft, Barrow, Bashir-Ismail, Burrows, J. Byrne, L. Byrne, Chadwick, Clare, Connell, Cottam, Critchley, Darvesh, Gradwell, Greenhalgh, Hamilton, Hayes, Higson, Hollick, Hornby, Hussain, Ibrahim, Kay, Lever, Lord, Morgan, Morris, Murray, Peel, Rock, Mrs. Ronson, R. Ronson, J. Rothwell, Mrs. Rothwell, Rushton, Scowcroft, Shaw, Sherrington, J. Silvester, R. Silvester, Spencer, Mrs. Swarbrick, Mrs. Thomas, A.S. Walsh, J. Walsh, A. Wilkinson, David Wilkinson, R. Wilkinson and Zaman.

1. ELECTION OF MAYOR

The Chief Executive called upon the Council to elect a Councillor to be Mayor of Bolton for the ensuing year.

Whereupon –

Councillor Mrs. Ronson having been proposed by Councillor Morris and seconded by Councillor Rock was elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough for the ensuing year, and the retiring Mayor declared her elected accordingly.

The newly-elected Mayor then accepted the said Office by making and subscribing the declaration required in that behalf.

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2. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR

It was moved by Councillor Hayes, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and resolved –

That Councillor Hall be appointed as Deputy Mayor until immediately after the Election of Mayor at the next Annual Meeting of the Council.

3. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Resolved – That the meeting be adjourned and that the remaining business be dealt with on the 23rd May, 2007.

(The meeting started at 11.00 a.m. and finished at 12 noon )

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BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH

2007/2008

MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

23RD MAY, 2007

Present - Councillors Mrs. Ronson (Mayor), Hall (Deputy Mayor), Adia, Ayub, P. Allen, R. Allen, Ashcroft, Barrow, Bashir-Ismail, Burrows, Chadwick, Clare, Connell, Cottam, Critchley, Darvesh, Dennis, Mrs. Fairclough, Gradwell, Greenhalgh, Hayes, Higson, Hollick, Hornby, Hussain, Ibrahim, Kay, Lever, Lord, Morgan, Morris, Murray, Peel, Rock, R. Ronson, J. Rothwell, Mrs. Rothwell, Rushton, Shaw, Sherrington, J. Silvester, R. Silvester, Spencer, Mrs. Swarbrick, Mrs. Thomas, A.S. Walsh, J. Walsh, White, A. Wilkinson, David Wilkinson, Williamson and Zaman.

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4. MINUTES

The minutes of the proceedings of the meeting of the Council held on the 25th April, 2007 were submitted and signed as a correct record.

5. ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL

It was moved by Councillor Mrs. Thomas, seconded by Councillor R. Allen and resolved –

(i) That the Constitution of the Council (including changes in respect of Standing Orders, Standing Orders relating to Contracts; the Council’s Scheme of Delegation and the Members Allowances Scheme) be agreed and that the Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to make further amendments as a consequence of appointments and changes to powers and duties of the Executive and Committees.

(ii) That the report of the Chair of the Standards Committee relating to the Local Authority's (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007 be approved and that

(1) The Authority adopts the Revised Code of Conduct with immediate effect.

(2) The Authority includes within the Revised Code of Conduct the 10 Standards in public life as a preamble, but not enforceable as part of the Code.

(3) That all Members be reminded of the need to review their registrations of interests.

(4) That a copy of the revised Code of Conduct be provided to every Member of the Authority.

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(5) That all Members must attend training on the new Code of Conduct provided by the Monitoring Officer (if they have not already done so).

6. APPOINTMENT OF LEADER AND DEPUTY LEADER OF THE COUNCIL AND THE EXECUTIVE

It was moved by Councillor Bashir-Ismail and seconded by Councillor Mrs. Thomas –

That the Leader of the Council, Deputy Leader of the Council and the Executive be as set out below –

Executive Members Deputies Portfolios Councillor Morris Councillor Corporate Strategy (The Leader of the Mrs. Thomas and Finance Council) Councillor Mrs. Councillor Children’s Services Thomas (Deputy Morris Leader of the Council) Councillor Adia Councillor Development Zaman Councillor Peel Councillor Environmental Sherrington Services Councillor Kay Councillor Adult Social Care Ibrahim and Health Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Culture and Kay Community Services and Area Working Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Young People and White Sport Councillor Councillor Cleaner, Greener, Sherrington Peel Safer

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Councillor White Councillor Human Resources, Kay Performance and Diversity Councillor Zaman Councillor Regeneration Adia

Whereupon, as an amendment, it was moved by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor R. Allen:-

Decision not approved insofar as it relates to the Executive Member for Environment pending the outcome of the investigation promised by the Leader of the Council.

Upon being put to the vote the amendment was declared lost.

The Original Motion was then put to the meeting and approved.

7. POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE AND EXECUTIVE PORTFOLIOS

It was moved by Councillor Adia, seconded by Councillor Morgan and resolved –

That the powers and duties relating to the Executive and Executive Portfolios be agreed as set out below.

The Executive

(1) The Executive is authorised to exercise on behalf of the Council all of the functions of the Council which are by virtue of the Local Government Act 2000 and regulations made thereunder the responsibility of an Executive of the Council under executive arrangements.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Executive is authorised in particular to determine:-

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(a) any matter of general policy or otherwise within or relevant to the powers of the Council which is not delegated to or included within the powers and duties of any Committee, Panel, Executive Member or Officer;

(b) any matter which is within the powers and duties of more than one Executive Member, or which the relevant Executive Member or the Leader of the Council or the Chief Executive considers it appropriate to refer to the Executive; and

(c) any matter within the powers and duties of any Executive Member which the Executive considers to be contentious or of corporate or general policy significance.

and each Member of the Executive is (subject to (2) (b) or (c) above, and the Executive Procedure Rules) authorised to exercise on behalf of the Council those functions of the Council which are set out below in respect of the Executive Portfolio allocated to that Member (provided that a Member of the Executive authorises his/her named deputy to deputise in his/her absence in the exercise of such functions).

(3) The Leader of the Council shall be the Chair of any meeting of the Executive; in the absence of the Leader, or if the Leader shall vacate the Chair, the Deputy Leader shall take the Chair for the meeting.

(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Executive shall be three Executive Members (including the Leader of the Council if present).

Service Area: Corporate

Corporate Strategy And Finance

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Council’s Corporate Strategy and Finance (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to Corporate Strategy and Finance.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

The Leader will represent and act as ambassador for the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) The development and implementation of corporate policy.

(2) The construction of an annual budget.

(4) The making of recommendations to the Council in respect of Electoral Boundary Reviews.

(5) The Council’s input into the Local Strategic Partnership, lead on the Community Strategy and performance management of the Local Area Agreement.

(6) The development of special projects, including bidding for external funding streams.

(7) The central services of the Council save where these fall within the remit of another Executive Member.

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(8) Assigning responsibility for executive functions to those members chosen to act with executive responsibility by the Council.

(9) Adopting and reviewing on an annual basis the strategic service improvement plans for services falling under the aegis of the portfolio.

(10) The co-ordination of the Council’s Public Relations, Consultation, Marketing and Communications and Information Strategies.

(11) The Council’s civic functions including the Mayoralty and Registration service.

(12) The Council’s Lead Authority function in respect of the Greater Manchester West District Coroner’s Services.

(13) Matters relating to the Council of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, the Greater Manchester Forum, the North West Regional Chamber and the North West Regional Assembly, save for those matters relating to transportation being the specific responsibility of the Executive Member for Development.

(14) Recommendations with respect to Licensing Strategy and Policy except where they fall within the remit of the Licensing and Environmental Regulations Committee.

(15) The acquisition and management of land and property acquired for the general purposes of the Council until required for the specific functions of another service or until disposal of the land.

(16) The control and management or disposal of land and property surplus to service requirements by receiving (if necessary) a transfer or an appropriation of such land or property.

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(17) The management and control of the municipal estates (other than housing), the municipal buildings forming the civic centre in Bolton and buildings used as offices by Council departments.

(18) The repair and maintenance of buildings (except insofar as this is the responsibility of individual service departments) in accordance with the Council’s strategic policies.

(19) Risk management in relation to activities falling within the remit of Corporate Strategy and Finance portfolio

(20) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

(21) Fees and charges in relation to activities falling within the remit of the Corporate Strategy and Finance Portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council):

(1) Recommendations with regard to the general management of the financial affairs of the Council.

(2) Recommendations with regard to the preparation, co- ordination and monitoring of corporate policies and the principal objectives of the Authority and the presentation of such (together with plans for their attainment) to the Council for consideration/discussion/adoption.

(3) Recommendations with regard to the review and determination of appropriate action in respect of strategic policy areas and issues of concern to the Authority as a whole and areas of activity which are not the responsibility of any other designated Executive Member.

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(4) Recommendations with regard to the development, co- ordination and monitoring of the Corporate Business Planning Process and the performance review process.

(5) Recommendations with regard to the Community Strategy.

(6) Recommendations with regard to the co-ordination and allocation of financial resources between services and/or departments of the Council.

(7) Recommendations with regard to the level of the Council Tax and dealing with matters relating to the Council Tax and the National Non-Domestic (Business) Rate.

(8) Recommendations with regard to matters relating to Manchester Airport plc and any other joint company as may affect the Authority as a shareholder or member.

(9) Recommendations to the Executive relating to Corporate Risk Management.

(10) Recommendations with regard to the Council's Investment Strategy.

(11) Recommendations with respect to the Council’s Licensing Act and Gambling Act Policies.

(12) Recommendations with regard to the Council's Asset Management Plan.

(13) Recommendations with regard to compulsory purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of Corporate Strategy and Finance

(14) Reports and recommendations with regard to strategic policies in relation to all of the Authority's land and property holdings, except for Council houses.

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(15) Recommendations with regard to policies for the acquisition and disposal of land and property, the effective use of the Council's land and property and the identification of land surplus to requirements throughout the Council's entire land holding.

Service Area: Children’s

Children’s Services Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Authority’s duties with regard to Children’s Services (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) and for the development and integration of children’s services in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to Children’s Services and the integration and development of children’s services.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

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(3) Develop the strategic direction of the children’s service and bring leaders of partner organisations together in shared vision.

(4) Work with the Director of Children’s Services to develop and implement the Children and Young People’s Plan.

(5) Ensure that Chief Officers are held to account for the contribution made by the services for which they are responsible to improvement in outcomes for children and young people.

(6) The co-ordination and, where appropriate, provision of children’s services as defined in the Children Act 2004 including:-

(a) The provision of Social Services for children and young people as determined by the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, as amended; and

(b) The functions of the Council as Local Education Authority, including all matters concerning schools and the employment of children and young persons.

(7) Services to individual pupils and parents in relation to nursery, primary, secondary and post-secondary education and training.

(8) The operation of admission and transfer arrangements and matters concerning appeals in relation to these and to attendance generally, including the Education Social Work Service.

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(10) Matters arising from meetings of governors of schools, where these relate to the above areas of activity.

(11) Arrangements for the provision to schools of financial, personnel and IT services, for the supply of materials and equipment, and client procedures in relation to building maintenance, building cleaning, grounds maintenance and school meals.

(12) The Management of Children's Centres across the Borough.

(13) The development and implementation of the Authority’s school improvement strategy, including:-

Promoting school self-evaluation;

the use of data, benchmarks and targets by schools and the LEA;

the work of the Advisory Service;

criteria and processes for intervening in schools with exceptional needs;

training, development and project work;

better reporting to Governors; and

Identifying and promoting the place of education in regeneration initiatives.

(14) Ensuring the Council is responsive to its corporate parenting role

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(15) Ensuring the provision of all services to looked after children and those leaving care including education and leisure, employment and training, accommodation and social and emotional support.

(16) Ensuring the effective operation of social services to children and young people at risk of harm.

(17) Determining such individual applications for discretionary awards for Further Education Students as are not delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, and for Welfare Support for Pupils, together with applications for assistance towards transport costs.

(18) Determining applications for financial assistance under the Education Act 1996 in connection with pupils wishing to attend at boarding schools.

(19) Determining retrospective applications for grant, including those cases where no formal application had been made prior to December, 1982 because the applicant had been informed that s/he was not eligible for an award because of residency requirements.

(20) Co-ordination of integrated children’s services.

(21) The functions of the Council as Local Education Authority as they relate to schools.

(22) Recommendations with regard to reports on standards and quality in local primary schools.

(23) Fees and charges in relation to activities falling within the remit of the Children’s Services Portfolio.

(24) Risk Management in relation to activities falling within the remit of the Children’s Service portfolio.

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To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council):

(1) Proposals for the integration and development of children’s services.

(2) Recommendations with regard to Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions performed and the services provided.

(3) Recommendations with regard to the preparation and submission of bids for grants/loans under Department for Education and Skills and European Union initiatives relating to Children’s services.

(4) Recommendations with regard to reports on standards and quality in local primary schools.

(5) Recommendations with regard to the Sure Start Plan.

(6) Recommendations with regard to compulsory purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of Children’s Services.

Young People and Sport Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of Young People and Sport (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

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The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to Young People and Sport.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) The operation of the Youth Service (including 'Connexions') throughout the Borough.

(2) The determination and implementation of the Youth Strategy.

(3) The management of sports development and community outreach activities.

(4) Development, operation and management of Bolton Arena, so far as these are within the remit of the Council.

(5) The management of all sports and leisure facilities, so far as these are within the remit of the Council.

(6) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

(7) Fees and charges in relation to activities falling within the remit of the Young People's portfolio.

(8) Risk Management in relation to activities falling within the remit of the Young People's portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate by the Council):

(1) Recommendations with regard to the Youth Justice Plan.

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(2) Recommendations with regard to Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions performed and the services provided.

(3) Recommendations with regard to compulsory purchase matter and blight notices as these are within the remit of Young People.

Service Area: Environmental

Environmental Services Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of Environmental Services and Highways (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to Environmental Services and Highways

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have responsibility for:

(1) The overall performance and activities of the services falling with the remit of the Environmental Services Portfolio.

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(3) The Management of the Council's Catering functions, except insofar as these fall within the remit of any other Executive Member portfolio.

(4) The management of Supported Employment facilities, practices and arrangements at Bolmoor Industries and Heaton Fold Horticultural Centre, subject to consultation (as appropriate) with the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health.

(5) The functions of the Council as highway authority, except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Planning and Highways Committee or other Executive Member portfolio

(6) The management of the Council’s Fleet Management Functions, except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health.

(7) The management of the Council’s Security and Response functions, including the closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance function.

(8) In accordance with the powers delegated to the Directors of Environmental Services and Corporate Resources operation and management of the Council’s retail markets functions.

(9) Operation and management of Farmers’ Markets within the Borough.

(10) The management of decriminalised parking enforcement and car parking facilities.

(11) To make grants and loans in respect of matters within the Environmental Services Portfolio

(12) Fees and charges relating to car parking.

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(13) Matters relating to the agreement of a policy, programme and implementation of highway maintenance and improvement works funded from revenue budgets.

(14) The design and implementation of engineering projects, including highways, bridges, pedestrian areas and car parks.

(15) The regulation and control of traffic on classified and unclassified roads, except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Planning and Highways Committee.

(16) Matters relating to the closure of streets, except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Planning and Highways Committee.

(17) Matters relating to the agreement of a programme of capital works and maintenance for the classified roads in the Borough.

(18) The Civil Contingencies functions of the Council.

(19) The promotion and regulation of parks and the approval of details of arrangements in respect of fairs and shows within the Borough (except Bolton/Westhoughton Shows).

(20) Management of reservoirs in the ownership of the Council

(21) The exercising of appropriate powers pursuant to the Reservoirs Act 1975, insofar as the Council is an enforcing authority

(22) Drainage and sewerage matters which are the responsibility of the Council

(23) Responsibility for school crossing patrols and road safety matters

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(24) Matters relating to footpaths and bridleways and the diversion of rights of way except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Planning and Highways Committee

(25) Responsibility for ensuring the Council discharges its various duties under the Land Drainage Acts

(26) Ensuring that the Council complies with its duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004

(27) Matters relating to allotments in the ownership of the Council, or administered by the Council under agency arrangements, including the undertaking of consultation with allotments holders in respect of such matters.

(28) Responsibility for the provision of funeral facilities through the Cemeteries and Crematorium services and the provision and management of cemeteries, crematoria and disused church and chapel yards.

(29) To review monitor and develop transport for vulnerable people in consultation with the appropriate Executive Member where necessary.

(30) Risk management in relation to the services falling within the remit of the Environmental Services portfolio

(31) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Environmental Services Portfolio.

(32) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council):

(1) Recommendations with regard to Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions performed and the services provided.

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(2) Recommendations with regard to the preparation and submission of bids for grants/loans under Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

(3) Other Government department/agencies and European Union initiatives relating to services provided.

(4) Recommendations with regard to compulsory purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of the portfolio.

Cleaner, Greener, Safer Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of cleaner, greener, safer (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to cleaner, greener, safer issues.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) All matters relating to waste collection

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(2) The functions of the Council as waste collection authority and all matters in respect of collection of refuse and litter, cleaning of streets and the management of public conveniences.

(3) All matters relating to recycling

(4) The interface of waste collection and disposal arrangements

(5) The management and provision of pest control service needs.

(6) The delivery of the Cleaner Bolton strategy.

(7) The operation, design and development of all public parks, including countryside parks and river valleys (including works carried out in association with other authorities) and the design and management of open spaces and other landscaped areas under the control of the Council and not otherwise falling within the remit of any other portfolio.

(8) Liaison with the BSAFE Partnership Group on the way in which the duty to produce an annual strategic assessment might be best met.

(9) The promotion of community safety within the Council, both in terms of prevention and in the reduction in the fear of crime

(10) The initiation of community safety projects and initiatives led by the Council.

(11) The development and co-ordination of Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act

(12) To promote, develop and monitor environmental, education and enforcement strategies across the Borough.

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(13) Risk management in relation to the services falling within the remit of the Recycling and Waste Management portfolio

(14) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Recycling and Waste Management Portfolio.

(15) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council)

(1) Recommendations with regard to Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions performed and the services provided.

(2) Other Government department/agencies and European Union initiatives relating to services provided.

(3) Recommendations with regard to compulsory purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of the portfolio.

(4) Recommendations with regard to the formulation and review of the Council’s policy in relation to Community Safety.

(5) Recommendations with regard to matters relating to alcohol and drug abuse.

Service Area: Development And Regeneration

Development Portfolio

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any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to development, customer relations and e- government.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) The strategic functions of the Council as local planning authority, except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Planning and Highways Committee or other Executive Member portfolio.

(2) The initiation, development and monitoring of industrial and commercial development projects and the encouragement of development of land in furtherance of the Council’s policies and objectives.

(3) Co-ordinating transport planning with land-use planning to achieve the aims of the Authority.

(4) Matters relating to the support for public transport facilities and operations within the Borough

(5) The preparation of development briefs for, and the implementation of, development projects.

(6) The development of the town centres.

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(7) To promote the Borough as an inward investment and visitor destination sub-regionally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

(8) The Council’s Customer Relations Management Strategy

(9) Development and implementation of the Council’s E- Government Strategy

(10) Recommendations with regard to the Town Centre Action Framework

(11) The preparation, promotion, co-ordination and implementation of the Council’s sustainability strategy and support for Agenda 21/Sustainability including liaison with the private sector, voluntary bodies, interest groups and the community generally.

(12) Matters concerning the provision, development, monitoring and promotion of all forms of leisure, recreation, tourism, events and entertainment in the Borough.

(13) The promotion, encouragement and development of tourism activities on behalf of the Borough.

(14) The development of Smithills Estate (but not the Hall).

(15) Risk management in relation to the services falling within the remit of the Development Portfolio

(16) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Development Portfolio.

(17) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

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To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by Council)

(1) Recommendations with regard to the preparation of the Council's Local Development Framework.

(2) Recommendations with regard to the Council’s Local Transport Plan

(3) Recommendations with regard to the Local Agenda 21/Sustainable Development.

(4) Recommendations with regard to the transaction of all business connected with the pursuit of proposals concerned with the re-development of the main commercial centres within the Borough.

(5) Recommendations with regard to Compulsory Purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of this Portfolio.

(6) Recommendations with regard to the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy.

(7) Recommendations with regard to the Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of functions performed and the services provided.

Regeneration Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of regeneration, economic development and strategic housing (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally. Page 26 of 110

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The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to regeneration, economic development and strategic housing.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) Co-ordination of the Council's response to neighbourhood renewal strategies.

(2) The furtherance of trade, commerce and general industrial and physical development within the Borough, including assisting with the relocation and development of industry and commerce, the declaration of areas for improvement, the making of grants and loans in respect of business security, environmental improvement, commercial improvement and related matters.

(3) The encouragement and support of community economic development initiatives.

(4) The initiation, encouragement and support of measures to support the development of new businesses and micro-businesses.

(5) The encouragement and support of measures to reduce unemployment, increase employment and improve skills in workplaces

(6) The promotion, lead and support for the development of appropriate strategies in relation to public and private sector housing.

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(7) To facilitate arrangements with Bolton at Home Ltd and Bolton Community Homes Ltd for the management and development of the Borough’s housing provision.

(8) To monitor the management agreement with Bolton at Home Limited.

(9) The comprehensive assessment of the housing needs of the entire community and the implementation of policies to meet those needs.

(10) The development and management of the various council-owned industrial units and the Bolton Enterprise Centre.

(11) Co-ordination of functions concerning environmental amenity and countryside planning, including conservation and the Council's land reclamation programmes.

(12) Risk management in relation to the services falling within the remit of the Regeneration Portfolio

(13) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Regeneration Portfolio.

(14) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council)

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(4) Recommendations with regard to housing strategic plan resources/bid allocation and their coherence with corporate strategies

(5) Recommendations with regard to development strategies and external funding bids relating to housing regeneration initiatives

(6) Recommendations with regard to the co-ordination of policies and the activities and spending of service departments insofar as they relate to the economic, physical and community regeneration of the urban and more deprived areas of the Borough.

(7) Recommendations with regard to the corporate use of housing capital receipts.

(8) Recommendations with regard to the review and co- ordination of the policies, strategies and activities of the Council and its partners that relate to creative arts and industries within the Borough.

(9) Recommendations with regard to the development of cross-service bids for external funding for creative arts and industries initiatives.

(10) Recommendations with regard to Compulsory Purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of this Portfolio.

(11) Recommendations with regard to the Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions and the services provided.

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Human Resources, Performance And Diversity Portfolio

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Resources, Performance and Diversity (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters within the Human Resources, Performance and Diversity Portfolio.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) The implementation of the Council’s policies to promote and enhance community cohesion in the Borough.

(2) Assessment of the staffing requirements of the Council and the provision thereof, including ensuring effective workforce planning arrangements are in place.

(3) Ensuring effective organisational development arrangements are in place including the provision of proper facilities for training, career development and staff welfare.

(4) Ensuring effective employment management arrangements are in place.

(5) Fostering good industrial relations at all levels within the Authority and in particular the promotion of systems for communication and consultation between the Council, its employees and the Trades Unions.

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(6) The control and monitoring, as appropriate, of departmental staffing establishments.

(7) The development of arrangements to safeguard, within the working environment, the health, safety and welfare of all employees of the Council.

(8) Monitoring compliance with the strategic policies of the Council in relation to employee management, organisational, development, workforce planning and employee health, safety and welfare.

(9) Elected Members' support and development.

(10) The Corporate Performance Assessment.

(11) Matters relating to relations with the Minority Communities in Bolton.

(12) Risk management in relation to services falling within the remit of the Human Resources, Performance and Diversity Portfolio

(13) Monitoring compliance with strategic policies of the Council in relation to the promotion and celebration of diversity, in all its forms, across the Authority’s services and activities, including its inter-action with individuals and the community.

(14) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Portfolio.

(15) To monitor performance against Strategic Plans and Service Improvement Plans across the Council.

(16) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard any matter within the portfolio.

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To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council):

(1) Recommendations with regard to the development of personnel and equal opportunities policies appropriate to the recruitment, employment, management and retention of an effective workforce for the Council and the examination/monitoring of policies and practices to ensure equality of opportunity and the avoidance of discrimination.

(2) Recommendations with regard to policies to maintain and enhance social cohesion within the Borough.

(3) Recommendations with regard to Pay and Grading Review Implementation

(4) Recommendations with regard to the Equal Pay Strategy

(5) Recommendations with regard to Performance Management arrangements.

Service Area: Adults

Adult Social Care And Health Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of Adult Social Care and Health (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters within the Adult Social Care and Health Portfolio.

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The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for :

(1) The functions of the Council as Local Authority for the purposes of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 as amended in respect of services for adults.

(2) Matters relating to the consideration of an individual's financial circumstances in connection with any discretionary element (including the waiving/reduction of charges associated with the financial assessment and provision of residential services under the National Assistance Act 1948 and NHS and Community Care Act 1990).

(3) Any response on behalf of the Council to consultations undertaken by Government, the National Health Service Executive, Health Authorities or Health Service Trusts in relation to adults.

(4) The functions of the Council acting as the Supporting People administering authority

(5) Matters relating to Community Housing Services, viz:-

 Homelessness

 Asylum Seekers and Refugees

 Housing Advice

 Delivery of Private Rented Service

 Gypsy and Travellers Service

 Mediation Services

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(6) Overall co-ordination of matters relating to Social Inclusion.

(7) Issues emanating from the provision or procurement of management services and administration or planning, purchasing and development services, including cross-client group and service development issues in relation to Adult Social Care.

(7) Risk management in relation to services falling within the remit of the portfolio.

(8) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

(9) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by the Council):

(1) Recommendations with regard to strategic policy and service development issues relating to health promotion and Health Services of a personal nature insofar as these are relevant to the Authority.

(2) Recommendations with regard to the Adult Community Learning Plan

(3) Recommendations with regard to Compulsory Purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of this portfolio.

(4) Recommendations with regard to the Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions and the services provided.

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Culture, Community Services and Area Working Portfolio

The designated Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of the Culture, Community Services and Area Working (except any matters specifically reserved to the Council or delegated to any committee or body) in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. As such, the designated Executive Member is responsible for liaising and, where appropriate, working in consultation with other members of the Executive, particularly where matters within the portfolio affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough generally.

The designated Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters relating to Culture, Community Services and Area Working.

The actions and decisions of the designated Executive Member will, at all times, remain within the context of the policy framework established or any variation thereto approved by the Council.

To have overall responsibility for:

(1) All matters concerning the provision and management of public libraries, museums and art galleries (subject to the direction of the designated Executive Member with responsibility for Land and Property in matters concerning the structure of buildings) and for the promotion and co-ordination of artistic and cultural activities.

(2) Consideration of the purchase of works of art or objects for exhibition and consideration of the disposal by sale of books and other items from the reserve collections of the public library.

(3) The implementation of the Council’s arts and cultural policy.

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(4) The development of Community Centres.

(5) Liaison with and response on behalf of the Council in relation to relevant cultural matters to regional, national and international bodies, e.g. the Department for Culture, Media and Sports, the Arts Council, the Regional Cultural Forum and the North West Arts Board.

(6) The functions of the Council as regulator for public safety at sports grounds.

(7) The Management of the Albert Halls complex (with the exceptions of the Mayoral Suite, the Banqueting Hall, the Council Chamber and Elected Members' facilities within the Town Hall).

(8) The environmental health and trading standards functions of the Council, except insofar as these fall within the remit of the Licensing and Environmental Regulation Committee or any other Executive Member responsibilities.

(9) The management of the Council's tourist information centres and allied services

(10) Co-ordination and general oversight in respect of the Authority's relationships with the voluntary and community sector, including the overview of the developments associated with the Compact (national and local) and financial support to those voluntary and community sector bodies funded by the Council not being the responsibility of any other designated executive member.

(11) The consideration of applications from voluntary bodies for financial and other support.

(12) The development and implementation of the Council’s policies in respect of Area Working.

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(13) Arrangements in relation to the Bolton and Westhoughton Shows.

(14) Fees and charges for services and activities falling within the remit of the Portfolio.

(15) The development of Smithills Hall, including responsibility for the development at that location of a heritage centre.

(16) Risk management in relation to services falling within the remit of the Portfolio

(17) Considering any recommendations made by the relevant Scrutiny Committee with regard to any matter within the portfolio.

To submit to the Executive (for approval, where appropriate, by Council):

(1) Recommendations with regards to the Council’s Food Service Plan.

(2) Recommendations with regard to the submission of applications for funding from the National Lottery.

(3) Recommendations with regard to Compulsory Purchase matters and blight notices as these are within the remit of this portfolio.

(4) Recommendations with regard to the Corporate Business Planning Process in respect of the functions and the services provided.

8. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES

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relating to the appointment and term of office of Independent Members of the Standards Committee be approved

Whereupon, as an amendment, it was moved by Councillor Hayes and seconded by Councillor D. Wilkinson -

That the decision be not approved, in as far as it refers to the Westhoughton with Chew Moor Area Forum, Council determining that Councillor Gradwell is appointed Chairman and Councillor Higson is appointed Vice- Chairman.

Upon being put to the vote, the voting was as follows:-

For the amendment, 12, viz:-

Councillors Critchley, Gradwell, Hayes, Rock, R. Ronson, J. Rothwell, Mrs. Rothwell, Ruston, J. Silvester, R. Silvester, Mrs. Swarbrick and David Wilkinson.

Against the amendment, 38, viz:-

Councillors Adia, R. Allen, P. Allen, Ashcroft, Ayub, Barrow, Bashir-Ismail, Burrows, Chadwick, Clare, A. Connell, Cottam, Darvesh, Dennis, Mrs. Fairclough, Greenhalgh, Hall, Hollick, Hornby, Hussain, Ibrahim, Kay, Lever, Lord, Morgan, Morris, Murray, Peel, Shaw, Sherrington, Spencer, Mrs. Thomas, A. Walsh, J. Walsh, White, A. Wilkinson, Williamson and Zaman.

Abstentions 1, viz:-

Councillor Higson

Whereupon the amendment was declared lost.

The Original Motion was then put to the meeting and approved.

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Corporate Issues Scrutiny Committee (14) (6:5:3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Ayub Councillor Williamson Councillor Connell Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Chadwick Councillor Burrows Councillor Hornby Councillor Bashir-Ismail Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Murray Councillor Spencer Councillor Lord Conservative Deputies Councillor P. Brierley (Ch.) Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor R. Allen (V.-Ch.) Councillor A. Walsh Councillor Hollick Councillor Barrow Councillor Ashcroft Councillor Morgan Councillor J. Walsh Councillor A. Wilkinson Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Hayes Councillor Swarbrick Councillor J. Silvester Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor David Wilkinson Councillor Gradwell

Environmental Services Scrutiny Committee (14) (6:5:3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Ayub Councillor Chadwick Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Spencer Councillor Dennis Councillor Burrows Councillor Hornby Councillor Connell Councillor Lord Councillor Darvesh

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Councillor Cottam Councillor Bashir-Ismail Conservative Deputies Councillor P. Brierley Councillor R. Allen Councillor Barrow Councillor A. Walsh Councillor Lever (Ch.) Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Hollick Councillor Shaw (V.-Ch.) Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Hayes Councillor Rock Councillor Hamilton Councillor Gradwell Councillor R. Silvester Councillor R. Ronson

Adult Services Scrutiny Committee (14) (6:5:3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Clare Councillor Connell Councillor Burrows Councillor Hornby Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Spencer Councillor Lord Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Murray Councillor Cottam Councillor Williamson Councillor Ayub Conservative Deputies Councillor Greenhalgh (Ch.) Councillor Woodward Councillor Higson (V.-Ch.) Councillor Barrow Councillor P. Allen Councillor Ashcroft Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Councillor R. Allen

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Councillor Hall Councillor A. Walsh Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Hamilton Councillor Swarbrick Councillor R. Ronson Councillor Swarbrick Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor J. Silvester

Lay Members:

Mr. J. Hartshorne – Public and Patients Forum Ms. L. Small Mrs. E. Tatman, Bolton Arts Forum Representative

Children’s Services, Young People and Sport Scrutiny Committee (14) (6.5.3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Murray Councillor Ayub Councillor Hornby Councillor Cottam Councillor Connell Councillor Spencer Councillor Dennis Councillor Chadwick Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Darvesh Councillor Williamson Councillor Lord Conservative Deputies Councillor Barrow Councillor Morgan Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor Ashcroft (Ch.) Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Rushton Councillor P. Allen Councillor A. Wilkinson (V.-Ch.) Councillor A.S. Walsh Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Rock Councillor Gradwell Page 41 of 110

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Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor J. Silvester Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick Councillor Hayes

Co-Opted Members (With Voting Rights)

2 Parents Governors 1 Church of England Diocese Representative 1 Roman Catholic Diocese Representative

Lay Members:

Bolton Forum for Sport Representative Primary Head Teacher Representative Secondary Head Teacher Representative Two Representatives of Joint Teachers Panel

Development And Regeneration Scrutiny Committee (14) (6:5:3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Bashir-Ismail Councillor Cottam Councillor Darvesh Councillor Murray Councillor Dennis Councillor Burrows Councillor Hornby Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Chadwick Councillor Connell Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Ayub Conservative Deputies Councillor Mrs. Brierley (Ch.) Councillor R. Allen Councillor Critchley Councillor Rushton Councillor Hall Councillor Lever Councillor Woodward Councillor Morgan Councillor A. Walsh (V.-Ch.) Councillor R. Wilkinson

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Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Gradwell Councillor R. Silvester Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor J. Silvester Councillor David Wilkinson Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Lay Members:

Mrs. J. Horan, BATRA Mr. F. Fletcher, BATRA

External Organisations Scrutiny Committee (14) (6:5:3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Williamson Councillor Ayub Councillor Hornby Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Chadwick Councillor Connell Councillor Burrows Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Bashir-Ismail Councillor Connell Councillor Murray Councillor Scowcroft Conservative Councillor Hussain (Ch.) Councillor Lever Councillor Hollick (V.-Ch.) Councillor Morgan Councillor P. Brierley Councillor R, Allen Councillor Rushton Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Ashcroft Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick Councillor Hamilton Councillor R. Ronson

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Councillor Gradwell Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Health Overview And Scrutiny Committee (14) (6:5:3)

Labour Deputies Councillor Clare Councillor Scowcroft Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Ayub Councillor Connell Councillor Dennis Councillor Murray Councillor Darvesh Councillor Lord Councillor Williamson Councillor Spencer Councillor Bashir-Ismail Conservative Deputies Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Councillor A. Wilkinson (V.-Ch.) Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Hussain Councillor Higson Councillor Hollick Councillor Morgan (Ch.) Councillor Rushton Councillor P. Allen Councillor Woodward Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor R. Ronson Councillor Swarbrick Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor Hamilton Councillor J. Silvester Councillor Rock

Licensing Sub-Committee

To be made up of 3 members from the main Committee to deal with representations under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005.

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Standards Committee (3 + 3) (1:1:1)

Labour Deputies Councillor Connell Councillor Clare Conservative Deputies Councillor Rushton Councillor R. Allen Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Hayes Councillor David Wilkinson

Independent Members (With Voting Rights) (Appointed for a Four Year Term commencing May, 2007)

Dr. R. Aston (Chair) Dr. R. Oxtoby Ms. J.A. Parr

Town Council Representatives (when considering Town Council matters)

Vacant

Audit Committee (6) (3:2:1)

Labour Deputies Councillor Hornby Councillor Lord Councillor Ayub Councillor Darvesh Councillor Connell Councillor Cottam Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Morgan Councillor J. Walsh (Ch.) Councillor Shaw Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor Hayes Page 45 of 110

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Area Forums

Area Forum Membership Astley Bridge and Smithills Councillor Mrs. Fairclough (Ch.) Area Forum Councillor Hayes Councillor Lever Councillor R Silvester (V.-Ch.) Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick Councillor J. Walsh

Crompton and Halliwell Area Councillor Bashir-Ismail (Ch.) Forum Councillor Darvesh (V.-Ch.) Councillor Morris Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Zaman

Farnworth and Kearsley Councillor Burrows (V.-Ch.) Area Forum Councillor Cottam Councillor Lord (Ch.) Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor Spencer

Heaton and Lostock and Councillor R. Allen Hulton Area Forum Councillor Ashcroft (V.-Ch.) Councillor Morgan Councillor Rushton Councillor Shaw Councillor A. Walsh (Ch.)

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Councillor White Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Woodward

South Area Forum Councillor Adia Councillor Ayub Councillor Clare Councillor Dennis (V.-Ch.) Councillor Hussain Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Kay Councillor Murray Councillor Williamson (Ch.)

South Turton Area Forum Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor P. Brierley Councillor Critchley (Ch.) Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Hall (V.-Ch.) Councillor A. Wilkinson

Two Towns Area Forum Councillor Barrow Councillor Hamilton (V.-Ch.) Councillor Hollick Councillor Rock (Ch.) Councillor Mrs. Ronson Councillor R. Ronson

Westhoughton with Chew Councillor P. Allen Moor Area Forum Councillor Chadwick (V.-Ch.) Councillor Higson (Ch.) Councillor Gradwell Councillor J. Silvester Councillor David Wilkinson

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9. APPOINTMENT OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUPS AND PANELS

It was moved by Councillor Ibrahim, seconded by Councillor Morgan and resolved –

That the membership of the Panels and Policy Development Groups be as set out below:-

A. Adult’s Services and Culture and Community Services

Adult’s Social Care and Health Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor L. Byrne Councillor Clare Councillor Hornby Councillor Kay

Conservative Councillor Morgan Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Hall

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor R. Ronson

Culture and Community Services Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Darvesh Councillor Dennis Councillor Ibrahim

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Conservative Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Higson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor R. Ronson

Lay Members: 1 Rep Bolton Federation of Over 50's 1 Rep Bolton Arts Forum

Heaton Fold and Bolmoor Policy Development Group (Task and Finish) (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Peel Councillor Kay Councillor Morris Councillor Zaman

Conservative Councillor Rushton Councillor Shaw Councillor J. Walsh

Liberal Democrats Councillor Rock Councillor R. Ronson

Library Review Policy Development Group (Task and Finish) (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Darvesh Councillor Hornby Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Williamson

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Conservative Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Hollick Councillor R. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor R. Ronson

Area Working Policy Development Group (Task and Finish) (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Bashir-Ismail Councillor Connell Councillor Lord

Conservative Councillor Critchley Councillor J. Walsh Councillor A. Walsh

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor David Wilkinson

B. Children’s Services and Young People and Sport

Children’s Services and Policy Development Group (11) (5:4:2)

Labour Councillor Cottam Councillor Murray Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Hornby

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Conservative Councillor Ashcroft Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor Rushton Councillor A. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick

School Place Review Policy Development Group (Task and Finish) (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor L. Byrne Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Williamson

Conservative Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor Hollick Councillor A. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Rock Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick

Lay Members: 2 Diocese Reps 4 School Reps (3 Primary Head Teachers and 1 Secondary Head Teacher) 2 Governor Reps. 2 Trade Union Reps

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Young People and Sport Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Hornby

Conservative Councillor Ashcroft Councillor Higson Councillor Rushton

Liberal Democrats Councillor Rock Councillor R. Ronson

Lay Member 1 Rep Bolton Forum for Sport

C. Corporate Strategy and Finance

Budget Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Morris Councillor Peel Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Sherrington

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor P. Brierley Councillor J. Walsh

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor J. Rothwell

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Corporate Strategy & Finance Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Adia Councillor Chadwick Councillor Morris Councillor Sherrington

Conservative Councillor P. Brierley Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Rushton

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor David Wilkinson

Licensing Act – Review Policy Development Group (Task and Finish) (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Morris Councillor Adia Councillor Sherrington Councillor Ibrahim

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Shaw

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

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D. Development and Regeneration

Development and Regeneration Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Adia Councillor Peel Councillor Williamson Councillor Zaman

Conservative Councillor D. Brierley Councillor Woodward Councillor Critchley

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor David Wilkinson

Housing Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Darvesh Councillor Clare Councillor Lord Councillor Zaman

Conservative Councillor D. Brierley Councillor A. Walsh Councillor R. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor David Wilkinson

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Mr. B. Hughes (BATRA) Tom Jenkins (Bolton Bond Board) Mrs. E. Rowley (BATRA) Lynne Spriggings (BYPHS)

Middlebrook Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Adia Councillor Burrows Councillor Morris Councillor Murray

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Rushton Councillor Shaw

Liberal Democrats Councillor R. Silvester Councillor David Wilkinson

E. Environmental Services

Car Parking Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Ayub Councillor Cottam Councillor Lord Councillor Peel

Conservative Councillor Critchley Councillor Lever Councillor Shaw

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Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor David Wilkinson

Environmental Services Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Darvesh Councillor Dennis Councillor Hornby Councillor Peel

Conservative Councillor Lever Councillor Barrow Councillor Shaw

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor R. Silvester

F. Cleaner, Greener, Safer

Community Safety Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Adia Councillor Clare Councillor Sherrington Councillor Cottam

Conservative Councillor Higson Councillor Morgan Councillor R. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Rock Councillor J. Rothwell

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Prostitution Policy Development Group (Task and Finish) (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Hornby Councillor Ayub Councillor Sherrington Councillor White

Conservative Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor Higson Councillor Woodward

Liberal Democrats Councillor Swarbrick Councillor J. Silvester

Recycling and Waste Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Peel Councillor Sherrington Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Conservative Councillor Lever Councillor A. Walsh Councillor Shaw

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor R. Silvester

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G. Human Resources, Performance And Diversity

Human Resources and Diversity Policy Development Group (9) (4:3:2)

Labour Councillor Clare Councillor Dennis Council White Councillor Zaman

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Ashcroft Councillor A. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor J. Silvester

Valuing Diversity Working Party (11) (5;4:2)

Labour Councillor Ayub Councillor Clare Councillor White Councillor Zaman Councillor Bashir-Ismail

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Hussain Councillor A. Wilkinson Councillor Barrow

Liberal Democrats Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor J. Silvester

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School Governor Appointments Panel (9) (4:3:2) Labour Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Morris Councillor Peel Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Conservative Councillor Rushton Councillor A. Wilkinson Councillor R. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick

Curriculum Complaints Panel

Six Councillors to act as Chairs of Appeal Committees (6) (3:2:1) Labour Councillor Adia Councillor Kay Councillor Scowcroft

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor A. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick

Plus Eleven Councillors (11) (5:4:2) Labour Councillor Connell Councillor Hornby Councillor Lord Councillor Murray Councillor Chadwick

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Conservative Councillor Higson Councillor Hollick Councillor Hussain Councillor D. Brierley

Liberal Democrats Councillor R. Ronson Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Together with nine representatives of parents of pupils registered at schools

The Bolton Ethnic Minority Achievement Service Management Committee (11) (5:4:2) Labour Councillor Darvesh Councillor L. Byrne Councillor White Councillor Zaman Councillor Murray

Conservative Councillor A. Wilkinson Councillor Hussain Councillor Barrow Councillor R. Allen

Liberal Democrats Councillor J. Silvester Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick

Management Committee for the Youth Challenge and Premier Training (6) (3:2:1) Labour Councillor Burrows Councillor Hornby Councillor Cottam

Conservative Councillor Ashcroft Councillor A. Wilkinson

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Liberal Democrats Councillor Gradwell

The Teacher in Charge A relevant Education Officer with responsibility for Pupil Referral Units Two Head Teachers from the Secondary Phase nominated by Secondary Head Teachers A Representative of Social Services A Representative of Lifetime Careers A Representative from the Health Authority A parent of a pupil currently attending A representative of the Police A representative of the Voluntary Sector A Staff representative A representative of the Behaviour Support Service Management Committees for Pupil Referral Unit (iii, iv and v appointed for 4 years)

(i) Park School Councillor R. Ronson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor A.S. Walsh Councillor Hornby

(ii) Young Mums Unit Councillor Higson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Sherrington Councillor J. Silvester

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(iii) Bolton North PRU Councillor A. Wilkinson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick Councillor Scowcroft

(iv) Bolton South PRU Councillor Connell (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor R. Wilkinson

(v) Bolton West PRU Councillor R. Ronson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Rushton Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Forwards Centre (5) (2:2:1)

Labour Councillor Murray Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Conservative Councillor P. Allen Councillor Higson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Hackney and Private Hire Consultative Panel (9) (4:3:2) Labour Councillor Morris Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Lord Councillor Zaman

Conservative Councillor R Allen Councillor Hollick Councillor Shaw

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hamilton Councillor David Wilkinson

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Appointments Panel (6) (3:2:1) Labour Leader of the Council Deputy Leader of the Council Councillor Adia

Conservative Councillor J. Walsh Councillor R. Allen

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes

Central Safety, Health and Welfare Joint Consultative Committee (9) (4:3:2) Labour Councillor Clare Councillor Connell Councillor Dennis Councillor White

Conservative Councillor Higson Councillor Morgan Councillor R. Allen

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor J. Silvester

Chief Officers Joint Consultative Committee (6) (3:2:1) Labour Councillor Morris Councillor White Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Conservative Councillor J. Walsh Councillor R. Allen

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes

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Single Local Joint Consultative Committee (9) (4:3:2) Labour Councillor Clare Councillor Connell Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor White

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor A.S. Walsh Councillor Hall

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor J. Silvester

Single Status Task Group (9) (4:3:2) Labour Councillor Clare Councillor Connell Councillor Kay Councillor White

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Hall Councillor J. Walsh

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor J. Silvester

Appeals Panel (16) (7:6:3) Labour Councillor Ayub Councillor Burrows Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Clare Councillor Kay Councillor Lord Councillor Peel

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Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Critchley Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Councillor Rushton Councillor Shaw Councillor Woodward

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor J. Silvester

Independent Remuneration Panel (3) Pat Dixon Steven Liversedge (Ch.) Gloria Oates

Education Assistance Panel (6) (3:2:1) Labour Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Sherrington Councillor J. Byrne

Conservative Councillor Rushton Councillor A. Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Constitutional Panel (6) (3:2:1) Labour Councillor Morris Councillor Kay (Deputy)

Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Adia (Deputy)

Councillor Peel Councillor Bashir-Ismail (Deputy

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Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor Morgan (Deputy)

Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Shaw (Deputy)

Liberal Democrats Councillor Hayes Councillor David Wilkinson (Deputy)

Planning Improvement Working Group (7) (3:3:1) Labour Councillor Connell Councillor Peel Councillor Hornby

Conservative Councillor Critchley Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Woodward

Liberal Democrats Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Bolton at Home Monitoring Group (7) (3:3:1) Labour Councillor Clare Councillor Chadwick Councillor Zaman

Conservative Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Hussain Councillor D. Brierley

Liberal Democrats Councillor David Wilkinson

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Strategic Development Advisory Panel (7) (3:3:1)

Labour Councillor Adia Councillor Morris Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Conservative Councillor R. Allen Councillor J. Walsh Councillor D. Brierley

Liberal Democrats Councillor David Wilkinson

10. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEEES AND PANELS

It was moved by Councillor Bashir-Ismail, seconded by Councillor Shaw and resolved –

That the powers and duties of Committees and Panels be agreed as set out below:-

Corporate Issues Scrutiny Committee

(1) To monitor and review and make recommendations to the Council and/or to the Executive or an Executive Member with regard to all policy and operational matters falling within the purview of the Executive Members with responsibility for Corporate Strategy and Finance; Human Resources, Performance and Diversity; Culture, Community Services and Area Working in relation to area working and Development in relation to customer services and e-government.

(2) To consider matters referred to the Committee by members of the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 35.

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(3) To recommend to the Council a programme of reviews to be undertaken by the Committee with regard to matters falling within the purview of the Executive Members with responsibility for Corporate Strategy and Finance, Human Resources, Performance and Diversity, Culture, Community Services and Area Working in relation to area working and Development in relation to customer services and e-government and to recommend the Council accordingly on the outcome of such reviews.

(4) To make recommendations to the Council as to such additional/occasional reviews which the Committee wishes to consider outside the annual programme.

(5) To receive reports on the outcome of Best Value Reviews and Inspectors reports thereon, relating to the functions of the Chief Executive’s, Legal and Democratic Services and Corporate Resources Departments.

(6) The Committee shall have the power to summon the Executive Members with responsibility for Corporate Strategy and Finance, Human Resources, Performance and Diversity; Culture, Community Services and Area Working in relation to Area Working and Development in relation to customer services and e-government and the relevant Chief Officer(s) to attend its meetings to consider, provide information and give evidence on matters before the Committee.

(7) To set up Scrutiny Panels to undertake in-depth reviews of current policies and practices with a view to identifying areas for future policy development (membership to be agreed by the Council).

(8) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

Subject to the acts and proceedings of the Committee being approved by the Council.

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Adult’s Services Scrutiny Committee

(1) To monitor and review and make recommendations to the Council and/or to the Executive or an Executive Member with regard to all policy and operational matters falling within the purview of the Executive Members with responsibility for Adult Social Care and Health; and Culture, Community Services and Area Working and Cleaner, Greener, Safer in relation to community safety and crime and disorder.

(2) To consider matters referred to the Committee by members of the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 35.

(3) To recommend to the Council a programme of reviews to be undertaken by the Committee with regard to matters falling within the purview of the Executive Members with responsibility for Adult Social Care and Health, Culture, Community Services and Area Working and Cleaner, Greener, Safer in relation to community safety and crime and disorder and to recommend the Council accordingly on the outcome of such reviews.

(4) To make recommendations to the Council as to such additional/occasional reviews which the Committee wishes to consider outside the annual programme.

(5) To receive reports on the outcome of Best Value Reviews and Inspectors reports thereon, relating to the functions of the Adult’s Services Department.

(6) The Committee shall have the power to summon the Executive Members with responsibility for Adult Social Care and Health; and Culture, Community Services and Area Working and Cleaner, Greener, Safer in relation to community safety and crime and disorder the relevant Chief Officer(s) to attend its meetings to consider, provide information and give evidence on matters before the Committee.

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(7) To set up Scrutiny Panels to undertake in-depth reviews of current policies and practices with a view to identifying areas for future policy development (membership to be agreed by the Council).

(8) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

Subject to the acts and proceedings of the Committee being approved by the Council.

Development And Regeneration Scrutiny Committee

(2) To consider matters referred to the Committee by members of the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 35.

(4) To make recommendations to the Council as to such additional/occasional reviews which the Committee wishes to consider outside the annual programme.

(5) To receive reports on the outcome of Best Value Reviews and Inspectors reports thereon, relating to the functions of the Development and Regeneration Department.

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(6) To receive quarterly reports on the activities of Bolton at Home as they relate to the management agreement with the Council.

(7) The Committee shall have the power to summon the Executive Members with responsibility for Development and Regeneration and the relevant Chief Officer(s) to attend its meetings to consider and give evidence on matters before the Committee.

(8) To set up Scrutiny Panels to undertake in-depth reviews of current policies and practices with a view to identifying areas for future policy development (membership to be agreed by the Council).

(9) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

Subject to the acts and proceedings of the Committee being approved by the Council.

Environmental Services Scrutiny Committee

(2) To consider matters referred to the Committee by members of the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 35.

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(4) To make recommendations to the Council as to such additional/occasional reviews which the Committee wishes to consider outside the annual programme.

(5) To receive reports on the outcome of Best Value Reviews and Inspectors reports thereon, relating to the functions of the Environmental Services Department.

(6) The Committee shall have the power to summon the Executive Members with responsibility for Environmental Services and Cleaner, Greener, Safer, and the relevant Chief Officer(s) to attend its meetings to consider and give evidence on matters before the Committee.

(8) To set up Scrutiny Panels to undertake in-depth reviews of current policies and practices with a view to identifying areas for future policy development (membership to be agreed by the Council).

(9) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

Subject to the acts and proceedings of the Committee being approved by the Council.

Children’s Services and Young People and Sport Scrutiny Committee

(2) To consider matters referred to the Committee by members of the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 35.

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(4) To make recommendations to the Council as to such additional/occasional reviews which the Committee wishes to consider outside the annual programme.

(5) To receive reports on the outcome of Best Value Reviews and Inspectors reports thereon, relating to the services provided by the Children’s Services Department.

(6) The Committee shall have the power to summon the Executive Members with responsibility for Children’s Services and Young People and Sport and the relevant Chief Officer(s) to attend its meetings to consider, provide information and give evidence on matters before the Committee.

(7) To set up Scrutiny Panels to undertake in-depth reviews of current policies and practices with a view to identifying areas for future policy development (membership to be agreed by the Council).

(8) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

Subject to the acts and proceedings of the Committee being approved by the Council.

External Organisations Scrutiny Committee

(1) To monitor and review and where appropriate make recommendations to the Council and/or the Executive with regard to the work of non-Council outside organisations to which Bolton Council appoint representatives.

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(2) To ensure that the Council is well positioned to meet its responsibilities in relation to external scrutiny as laid down in the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill.

(3) To identify areas of concern to the community within their remit and instigate an appropriate review process.

(4) To recommend to the Council a programme of reviews to be undertaken by the Committee falling within the purview of those Members appointed to represent the Council on outside organisations.

(5) To set up Scrutiny Panels to undertake in-depth reviews and to identify areas for future policy development.

(6) The quorum for a meeting shall be five.

Subject to the acts and proceedings of the Committee being approved by the Council.

Health Overview And Scrutiny Committee

(1) To scrutinise matters relating to the health services operating in Bolton for, and health of, the Borough’s population and contribute to the development of policy to improve health and reduce health inequalities.

(2) To undertake all the statutory functions of the scrutiny committee in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2001 and associated regulations and guidance.

(3) To act as the statutory consultee for local NHS bodies on any proposals they may have under consideration for any substantial development of the health service in or impacting on the Borough area, or on any proposals to make any substantial variation in the provision of such service.

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(5) To review and scrutinise the impact of key partnerships on the health of the Borough’s population.

(6) To agree the information required on a regular basis from health partners.

(7) To make reports and recommendations to the NHS, patients’ representatives, the Council, the Executive and other scrutiny committees, and to other relevant bodies and individuals.

(8) To consider matters referred to it by members of the Committee in accordance with Standing Order 35.

(9) To consider items referred to the Committee by statutory patient representative groups. (10) To establish Review Panels to look in-depth at specific issues with a significant impact on the health of Bolton’s residents. (11) To establish or partake in cross-boundary joint working committees where necessary.

(12) To evaluate and review the effectiveness of its recommendations.

(13) To refer contested NHS proposals and proposals where the Committee considers that insufficient consultation with the public has been carried out to the Secretary of State for Health

(14) The Committee shall have the power to summon the relevant Executive Members, relevant local authority chief officers and relevant officers of local NHS bodies to attend its meetings to consider and give evidence on matters before the Committee. The Committee may also invite the Chair or non-executive directors of local NHS bodies to participate in the scrutiny process, they, however, are not required to attend.

(15) The Committee shall have the power to seek the views of experts and advisers and to co-opt lay members.

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(16) In all of the above, to seek and take account of the views of the local population.

(17) That, pursuant to section 8 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001, the Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Panel undertake the scrutiny of strategic, greater Manchester wide, and cross boundary health services as follows:-

To examine and report from time to time on the strategies, policies, actions and consultation of:

 The Greater Manchester Strategic Health Authority;

 The Greater Manchester Ambulance Services Trust;

 Christie Hospital NHS Trust;

 Cross Greater Manchester health networks, forums and joint working arrangements;

 Relevant issues referred to the Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Panel by the district Health Scrutiny Committee, committees and patients forums.

(18) That, pursuant to directions issued by the Secretary of State for Health (17 July 2003) the Committee delegates its powers and duties as a statutory consultee on substantial variations or developments of health services to Joint Committees established for this purpose where the impact is wider that the boundaries of the Borough and not in alignment with the Greater Manchester boundaries and hence the remit of the Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Panel.

(19) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

Audit Committee

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1.2 To seek assurance that action is being taken on risk related issues.

1.3 To be satisfied that the Authority’s assurance statements properly reflect the Authority’s risk environment and the actions needed to improve it.

1.4 To approve Internal Audit’s strategy, plan and monitor performance.

1.5 To review summary internal audit reports and receive the annual report from the Head of Internal Audit and Service Development.

1.6 To consider key reports of external audit and inspection agencies.

1.7 To ensure an effective relationship between internal and external audit and other relevant bodies.

1.8 To comment on the scope and depth of external audit work and to ensure it gives value for money.

1.9 To liaise with the Audit Commission over the appointment of the Council’s external auditor.

1.10 To maintain an overview of the Council’s Constitution in respect of contract procedure rules and financial regulations.

1.11 To consider the Council’s arrangements for corporate governance so far as they relate to financial matters and agreeing necessary actions to ensure compliance with best practice.

1.12 To monitor the Council’s compliance with its own and other published standards and controls.

1.13 To review the financial statements, external auditor’s opinion and reports to members, and monitor management action in response to issues raised by external audit.

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1.14 To consider the Audit Commission’s Report on the Statement of Accounts.

1.15 The Quorum for the meeting shall be three.

Licensing And Environmental Regulation Committee

(1) The functions of the Council in relation to the licensing (including registration and enforcement) of taxis and hire cars and their operators and drivers; street traders; theatres; cinemas; late night refreshment houses; public entertainment premises; sex establishments; second hand dealers; scrap metal dealers; charities and street and house to house collections; betting gaming and lotteries.

(2) Determination of applications for revision of the taxis fare scale.

(3) Determination of contractual arrangements for the inspection and testing of taxis and hire cars.

(4) Arrangements in respect of the provision or amendment of taxi stands.

(5) Regulatory functions in respect of environmental health and trading standards.

(6) The acceptance or refusal of applications for the registration of land as town or village greens.

(7) To determine applications under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 via its Sub-Committee structure as determined by the Director of Legal and Democratic Services in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation. (The quorum for the Licensing Sub-Committee(s) shall be three.)

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(9) The Quorum for a meeting of the Licensing and Environmental Regulation Committee shall be five.

Planning And Highways Committee

(1) The functions of the Authority as local planning authority, except where such functions have been otherwise delegated to an officer and/or Executive Member in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation or approved powers and duties.

(2) The functions of the Authority as highway authority, except where such functions have been otherwise delegated to an officer and/or Executive Member in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation or approved powers and duties.

(3) Functions in connection with development control, including enforcement of planning control.

(4) Functions in connection with building regulations.

(5) The naming of streets and street numbering.

(6) Ruinous or dangerous buildings and their demolition (other than properties affected by clearance as being unfit for human habitation).

(7) The determination of objections in respect of traffic regulation, street closure and footpaths/bridleways/rights of way orders.

(8) The Quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be five.

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and Officers of the Council (subject to consultation with the Executive Member for Human Resources, Performance and Diversity); (ii) The adoption, maintenance and review of a Code of Conduct for Members of the Council and Town Councils, together with such other code, procedure, protocol or guidance as the Committee considers to be appropriate; (iii) The provision of guidance and assistance for Members in relation to the Council’s and Town Councils' Code of Conduct for Members and any other such code, procedure or protocol; (2) To hear and determine any matter referred to the Monitoring Officer by an ethical standards officer under the provisions of part III of the Local Government Act 2000, in accordance with regulations made thereunder. (3) To adopt such procedures for the hearing and determination of any such matter as the Committee considers appropriate; (4) To appoint a Sub-Committee of the Committee for the purposes of hearing and determining any such matter, the Monitoring Officer being authorised, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, to convene a sub- committee as necessary in accordance with sub- paragraph (i) below; (i) A sub-committee convened for such purposes shall comprise the Chair , at least one other independent member, a Town Council representative (if the matter concerns the conduct of a Town Council member), and at least one other member of the Committee; (ii) The independent members of the Committee shall not, whenever a sub-committee is convened for the purposes of hearing and determining any such matter, be in the minority.

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(5) The Chair of the Committee shall be one of the independent members. (6) The quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be three members, including at least one of the independent members.

Area Forums

(1) To encourage and promote discussion on and involvement in the way in which Council and other services are planned and delivered within the area.

(2) To positively engage local people, organisations and businesses in the work of the area forum and to ensure that their views are represented to the Council and other partners.

(3) The provision, management and review (in accordance with approved Council policy, standing orders and financial regulations) of those services activities and resources allocated to the Forum by the Council.

(4) To refer to the Council (or Executive, Executive Member, Scrutiny Committee or other committee or group, as appropriate) any matter concerning the Council which has been raised at a meeting of the Forum and is not within the responsibilities allocated to the Forum.

(5) To be consulted in relation to the exercise of any function of the provision of any service (by or on behalf of the Council, or in partnership between the Council and any other organisation) which specifically relates to or affects the Forum area and (where appropriate and practicable) the impact on the Forum area of any corporate policy or other matter.

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the Director of Children’s Services) and welfare support for pupils, together with applications for assistance towards transport costs.

(2) Determination of applications for financial assistance under Section 517 and 518 of the Education Act 1996 in connection with pupils wishing to attend at boarding schools.

(3) Determination of such individual applications for free bus passes as are not delegated to the Director of Children’s Services.

(4) Determination of such individual applications for the provision of transport or the payment of travelling expenses as are not delegated to the Director of Children’s Services.

The Appeals Panel

Meeting as the Housing Right to Buy Appeals Panel

(1) Determination of appeals by tenants aggrieved by a decision of the Chief Housing Officer, where eligibility for the Right to Buy is not clear, not to sell a property under the Right to Buy provisions.

Meeting as the Personnel Disciplinary Appeals Panel

(2) Determination of appeals by employees in respect of disciplinary matters.

Meeting as the Personnel Grievance/Grading Panel

(3) Determination of appeals by employees in respect of personnel grievances and grading issues.

Meeting as the Social Services Appeals Panel

(4) Determination of appeals against charges for services.

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(5) Hearing of an applicant’s written or oral representations against a Notice of Proposal to refuse an application for registration or cancel a registration under the Registered Homes Act 1984 and the determination as to whether an application should be refused or cancelled.

(6) Determination of appeals against the decision to create a charge on property under Section 22 of the Health and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983.

(7) Determination of appeals against decisions to charge for residential care under the Mental Health Short Term Break/Crisis House Scheme.

Chief Officer Appointments Panel

The determination of any matter concerning the appointment, terms and conditions of employment (including remuneration) of the Chief Executive and of all (or any category of) Chief Officer.

Constitutional Panel (Urgency Committee)

(1) To determine any matter which is outside the remit of the Executive, an Executive Member, or any other Committee or Panel, which requires determination in advance of the next Council meeting.

(2) To approve the Council’s statement of accounts, income and expenditure and balance sheet under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003.

(3) To determine any matter concerning the provision of facilities, services or accommodation for members of the Council.

(4) To make recommendations to the Council in respect of the making, amending, revoking or re-enacting of byelaws, or the promotion or opposition of any legislation.

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(5) To make recommendations to the Council in relation to conferring the title of Honorary Alderman or Honorary Freeman.

(6) To make recommendations to the Council in relation to the making of any amendment of, or addition to, the Council’s constitution.

11. PLANNING AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE

It was moved by Councillor Mrs. Thomas and seconded by Councillor Adia –

That the membership of the Planning and Highways Committee be as set out below:-

Planning And Highways Committee (21) (9:8:4)

Labour Deputies Councillor Ayub Councillor Morris Councillor L. Byrne Councillor White Councillor Hornby (Ch.) Councillor Sherrington Councillor Kay Councillor Cottam Councillor Peel Councillor Zaman Councillor Chadwick Councillor Connell Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Adia Councillor Williamson Councillor Clare Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Bashir-Ismail Conservative Deputies Councillor Hollick Councillor R. Allen Councillor Mrs. Brierley Councillor P. Allen Councillor Critchley Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Morgan Councillor Rushton Page 84 of 110

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Councillor A.S. Walsh Councillor Barrow Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Higson Councillor Woodward (V.-Ch.) Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Hall Councillor Ashcroft Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Hayes Councillor R. Silvester Councillor J. Rothwell Councillor Hamilton Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor R. Ronson Councillor David Wilkinson Councillor Gradwell

Whereupon, as an amendment it was moved by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor R. Allen.

Decision not approved insofar as relates to the appointment of the Chairman pending the outcome of the investigation promised by the Leader of the Council.

Upon being put to the vote the amendment was declared lost. The Original Motion was then put to the meeting and approved.

12. LICENSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

It was moved by Councillor Morgan, seconded by Councillor Bashir-Ismail and resolved –

That the membership of the Licensing and Environmental Regulation Committee be as set out below:-

Licensing And Environmental Regulation Committee (14) (6:5:3)

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Councillor Lord (V.-Ch.) Councillor Adia Councillor Clare Councillor Sherrington Councillor White Councillor Dennis Councillor Zaman Councillor Mrs. Thomas Conservative Deputies Councillor R. Allen Councillor Ashcroft Councillor P. Allen Councillor Woodward Councillor Shaw (Ch.) Councillor Morgan Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Critchley Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor Barrow Liberal Democrats Deputies Councillor Hamilton Councillor Hayes Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor R. Ronson Councillor David Wilkinson Councillor Gradwell

13. APPOINTMENT OF AND REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BODIES

It was moved by Councillor Adia and seconded by Councillor Morgan -

That the representatives to outside bodies be as set out below:-

Whereupon as an amendment, it was moved by Councillor Gradwell and seconded by Councillor D. Wilkinson -

That the decision be not approved in as far as it applies to representatives on the Horwich Arts Council, this Council now determining that Councillor Rock is appointed in place of Councillor Scowcroft.

Upon being put to the vote, the amendment was declared lost.

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The Original Motion was then put to the meeting and approved.

Adults/Culture, Community Services and Area Working

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s)

Access to Personal Files Review Councillor Cottam Body Councillor R. Ronson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor R. Allen

Age Concern (Bolton) - Executive Councillor Kay Committee Director of Adults (1) + (1 Officer) Services

Bolton Community and Voluntary Service

(i) Annual General Meeting Councillor Clare (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Hamilton Councillor Greenhalgh

(ii) Executive Committee Councillor Bashir-Ismail (1)

Bolton Excel Joint Management Councillor Hayes Board Councillor J. Byrne (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Ashcroft Councillor Williamson

Bolton Family Centre Project Councillor L. Byrne Committee (1)

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Bolton Festival Committee Councillor Ibrahim (5) (2:2:1) Councillor Clare Councillor Greenhalgh Councillor R. Ronson Councillor R. Wilkinson

Disability Partnership Board Councillor Clare (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Hollick Councillor R. Ronson Mrs. Connell

Greater Manchester Health Scrutiny Councillor Morgan Panel Councillor Greenhalgh (1) (Deputy)

Haulgh Community Partnership Councillor Peel (1) (Local Member)

Health and Wellbeing Partnership Councillor Kay (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Morgan Councillor J. Silvester Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Adults Partnership Board Councillor Kay (5) (2:2:1) Councillor Higson Councillor Lord Councillor R. Ronson Councillor Greenhalgh

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Older People's Deputies Partnership Councillor Kay Councillor Board Clare (5) (2:2:1) Councillor Councillor J. Silvester R. Ronson Councillor P. Allen Councillor Mrs. Fairclough Councillor Councillor Sherrington L. Byrne Councillor Higson Councillor Hall

Horwich Arts Council Councillor Barrow (2) (1:1) Councillor Scowcroft

Joint Committee for Reconfiguration Councillor Sherrington of National Burn Care Services Councillor Clare (1) (Deputy)

Joint Health Scrutiny Committee Councillor Murray Bolton, Salford and Trafford Mental Councillor Hamilton Health Trust Councillor Morgan (3) (1:1:1)

Libraries North West Head of Libraries (1)

Museums Association Councillor Ibrahim (2) (1:1) Councillor Mrs. Fairclough N.H.S. Continuing Care Review Councillor Kay Panel for Bolton Councillor (1) Clare(Deputy)

North Regional Association for Sensory Support

(a) Executive Council Councillor Murray (1)

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(b) General Council Councillor Kay (1)

North West Councils Against Councillor R. Ronson Fluoridation (1)

North Western Federation of Assistant Director, Museums and Galleries Adults Services 1 Officer (Culture)

North Western Home Safety  Councillor Dennis Council Councillor J. Rothwell (3) + (1 Officer) (1:1:1)  Councillor Higson Director of Adults Services ( N.B. representatives with voting rights)

North West Sound Archive Assistant Director, (1) Adults Services (Culture) Octagon Theatre Trust Councillor Greenhalgh (2) + (1 Officer) (1:1) Councillor Williamson Director of Development and Regeneration

Rivington Heritage Trust Councillor Rock (1)

Social Centre for the Blind Councillor Clare Committee Councillor Hornby (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Shaw Councillor J. Silvester

Social Services North West Councillor Kay (1)

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Strategic Cultural Partnership Councillor Mrs. (3) (1:1:1) Fairclough Councillor Ibrahim Councillor David Wilkinson

Territorial, Auxiliary and Volunteer Councillor Dennis Reserve Association Councillor Lord (1) (Deputy)

Westhoughton Show Committee Councillor Chadwick (7) (3:3:1) Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Higson Councillor P. Allen Councillor A.S. Walsh Mr. Ainscough

Children’s Services and Young People and Sport

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) (Number)

Adoption Panel Councillor Mrs. Thomas (1)

Bolton Arena Service Liaison Forum Councillor Ibrahim (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Hollick Councillor Murray Councillor Gradwell

Bolton Arena Trust Councillor Bashir- (2) (1:1) Ismail Councillor J. Walsh

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Bolton Community College Councillor Mrs. Corporation Ronson (2) (until 2008) (1:1) Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Bolton Community Leisure Trust Councillor Connell

Bolton Lads and Girls Club Councillor J. Byrne (1)

Bolton Literacy Trust Councillor Scowcroft (1)

Bolton Schools Admissions Forum Councillor A. Wilkinson (3) + (2 Officers) (1:1:1) Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor Swarbrick Manager of Pupil and Student Services Assistant Director Children’s Services (Policy and Resources)

Bolton Schools Forum Councillor Sherrington (1)

Bolton Sports and Physical Activity Councillor Ashcroft Alliance Councillor J. Byrne (3) (1:1:1) Councillor R. Ronson

Bolton TIC Limited Director of Children’s (1 officer) Services

Bolton Youth Workshops Councillor Ashcroft Management Committee Councillor Rock (3) (1:1:1) Councillor J. Byrne

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Canon Slade School - Trustees Councillor J. Rothwell (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Morris Councillor J. Walsh

Children’s Trust Councillor J. Byrne (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Mrs. Swarbrick Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor A. Wilkinson

Chadwick Educational Foundation Director of Children’s (1) Services

Dixon Green and Rideout Councillor Lord Foundations Councillor A.S. Walsh (2) (1:1)

Eagley Bridge Educational Councillor Rock Foundation Councillor A. Wilkinson (3) (1:1:1) Mr. J.H. Noble

Fostering Panel Councillor Kay (1)

Local Safeguarding Children’s Executive Member for Board Children’s Services (1)

North West Regional Association of Children’s Services Authorities:

(i) Association Executive Member for (1) + (1 Officer) Children’s Services Director of Children’s Services

(ii) Finance and Management Councillor Morris Committee Director of Children’s (1) + (1 Officer) Services

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North West Sports Board 1 Officer Health Sport and Inclusion Manager

North West Sports Volunteers Director of Adults Initiative Steering Group Services 1 Officer

Rivington and Blackrod High Councillor Hollick School - Foundation Trustees Councillor R. Ronson (3) (1:1:1) Ms. E. Schofield

Roman Catholic Joint Sixth Form Councillor P. Allen Council Councillor Gradwell (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Peel

Samuel Crompton Scholarship and Director of Children’s Prize Fund - Trustees Services (1 officer)

Smithills Sports Centre Management Councillor Hayes Committee Councillor J. Walsh (2) (1:1)

Standing Advisory Council on Councillor Ibrahim Religious Education (SACRE) Councillor Mrs. (Committee D) Rothwell (5) (2:2:1) Councillor J. Walsh Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor Zaman

Steering Committee for Bolton Councillor Barrow Wanderers Study Support Centre Councillor Higson (5) (2:2:1) Councillor Rock Councillor Sherrington Councillor Murray

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University of Manchester General Councillor Hamilton Assembly (1) (October 2004 to 31st August 2008)

Yorkshire Deputy Purchasing Councillor Hornby Councillor Mrs. Organisation Thomas (2) (1:1) Councillor Councillor R. Allen Ashcroft

Corporate Strategy and Finance

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) (Number)

Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA)

(i) Executive of the Association Leader of the Council (1)

(ii) Council of the Association Councillor Hayes (3) Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Mrs. Thomas

(iii) Statutory Functions Councillor Mrs. Thomas Committee Councillor Morris (1) (Deputy)

(iv) The General Scrutiny Panel Councillor Mrs. Thomas (Select Committee) Councillor J. Walsh (1) (Deputy)

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Bolton Community Finance Councillor R. Allen Partnership Councillor J. Byrne (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Morris Councillor J. Rothwell

Bolton Community Legal Services Councillor Morris Partnership Councillor Hayes (3) (1:1:1) Councillor A. Wilkinson

Bolton Marketing Association Councillor Mrs. (3) (1:1:1) Fairclough Councillor Morris Councillor David Wilkinson

European Partnership Councillor Morris (3) + 1 Officer (1:1:1) Councillor Hayes Councillor J. Walsh Chief Executive

Local Government Association:

General Assembly Leader of the Council (4) (2:1:1) Deputy Leader of the Council Councillor Hayes Councillor J. Walsh

(i) Council Leader of the Council (2) + (1 Officer) Councillor J. Walsh (authorised attendee) Chief Executive

(ii) Urban Commission Councillor Critchley (1) + (1 Officer) Director of Development and Regeneration

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(iii) Cultural Services Policy Councillor Mrs. Review Group Fairclough (1)

(iv) Education Policy Review Councillor Mrs. Thomas Group (1)

(v) Environment and Regulation Councillor Shaw Policy Review Group (1)

(vi) European and International Councillor Adia Policy Review Group (1)

(vii) Fire Policy Review Group Councillor R. Wilkinson (1)

(viii) Housing Policy Review Group Councillor Zaman (1)

(ix) Human Resources Policy Councillor White Review Group (1)

(x) Public Protection Policy Councillor J. Rothwell Review Group (1)

(xi) Rural Commission Councillor Rock (1) + 1 officer Director of Environmental Services

(xii) Social Affairs and Health Councillor Morgan Policy Review Group (1)

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(xiii) Social Inclusion Policy Review Councillor Sherrington Group (1)

(xiv) Strategy and Finance Policy Councillor Morris Review Group (1)

(xv) Tourism Policy Review Group Councillor Adia (1)

(xvi) Waste and Environmental Councillor Sherrington Policy Review Group (1)

Manchester Airport Group Leader of the Council Shareholders Committee Councillor J. Walsh (1) (Deputy)

Manchester Airport Secured Councillor R. Allen Lending Facilities Working Party Councillor Hayes (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Mere Hall Limited Councillor P. Allen (3) (1:1:1) Councillor J. Silvester Councillor Mrs. Thomas

North West Regional Assembly Councillor Morris (1) (Local Authority Personal Member) Councillor J. Walsh (Alternate Local Authority Personal Member) Councillor Hayes (Observer)

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Special Interest Group of Leader of the Council Metropolitan Authorities (SIGOMA) (1)

Vision Steering Group Leader of the Council (3) + (1 officer) (1:1:1) Councillor J. Walsh Councillor Hayes Chief Executive

Development and Regeneration

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) (Number)

AGMA Joint Committee re Joint Councillor Hornby Waste Development Plan (1)

Bolton Accommodation and Support Councillor Higson for Employment (BASE) Councillor Mrs. (2) (1:1) Thomas

Bolton Accredited Residential Councillor Gradwell Landlords Organisation Councillor Mrs. Brierley (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Mrs. Thomas

Bolton At Home

(a) Main Board Councillor Rock (5) (2:2:1) Councillor A.N. Spencer Councillor Mrs. Thomas Councillor A. Walsh Councillor R. Allen

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Sub-Groups

Customer Involvement Sub- Councillor A. Connell Group

Equality and Diversity Sub- Councillor Bashir- Group Ismail

Regeneration Sub-Group Councillor R. Ronson

Performance Sub-Group Councillor Woodward

Board of Bolton Community Homes Councillor Zaman (1) and (1 Officer) Chief Housing and Regeneration Officer

Bolton Bond Board Management Councillor Clare Committee (1)

Bolton/Bury Chamber of Commerce Councillor White (1)

Bolton Intermediate Labour Market Councillor Kay Board (Bolton WISE Limited) Councillor Hall (2) (1:1)

Bolton Strategic Economic Councillor J. Walsh Partnership Councillor David (3) + (1 Officer) (1:1:1) Wilkinson Councillor Zaman Chief Executive

Bolton Town Centre Company Councillor Adia Limited Councillor J. Walsh (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Hayes

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Bolton Transport Partnership Councillor Hall (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Peel Councillor David Wilkinson

Bolton WIDE Councillor Burrows (1)

Bolton Wildlife Advisory Group Councillor Chadwick (1)

Bolton Young Person’s Housing Councillor Ayub Scheme (1)

Breightmet Area Action Committee Councillor J. Byrne (4) (Ward Members) Councillor L. Byrne Councillor R. Wilkinson Councillor J. Rothwell

British Urban Regeneration Councillor Critchley Association Councillor Zaman BURA (2) (1:1)

Coalfields Community Campaign Councillor Burrows (1)

Cutacre :Liaison Committee Councillor Ashcroft (3) (Hulton Councillors) Councillor Morgan Councillor A. Walsh

Cycling Advisory Group Councillor J. Byrne (5) (2:2:1) Councillor Connell Councillor Hollick Councillor Higson Councillor R. Silvester

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Fair Share Trust Programme Councillor Clare Stakeholder Panel (Great Lever) Councillor Hussain (2) (1:1)

Fair Trade Steering Group Councillor P. Allen (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Scowcroft Councillor Mrs. Rothwell

Federation of Economic Councillor Critchley Development Authorities Councillor Zaman (2) (1:1)

Great Lever Management Board Councillor Hussain (3) (Ward Members) Councillor Clare Councillor Murray

GMPTA:

(i) Bolton Local Transport Councillor Burrows Forum Councillor Sherrington (6) (3:2:1) (Deputy)

Councillor J. Byrne Councillor Mrs. Thomas (Deputy)

Councillor Hall Councillor R Allen (Deputy)

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Councillor R. Silvester Councillor Gradwell (Deputy)

Councillor A. Wilkinson Councillor A. Walsh (Deputy)

Councillor Peel Councillor Cottam (Deputy)

(ii) Ring-and-Ride Steering Councillor Burrows Group Councillor Kay (1) (Deputy)

Greater Manchester Passenger Councillor Clare Transport Authority (Nominated (3) (1:1:1) Spokesman) Councillor Critchley Councillor David Wilkinson

Greater Manchester Economic Leader of the Council Development Limited Councillor J. Walsh (2) (1:1)

Greater Manchester Forum Leader of the Council (1) (Oversight of NWRDA’s Economic Strategy)

Industrial Estates Partnership Councillor Zaman Board (1)

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Manchester, Bolton and Bury Councillor Sherrington Canal Steering Group Councillor Woodward (2) (1:1) Councillor Hornby (as Observer)

North West Coalfields Community Councillor Burrows Board (1)

North West Consortium (East Councillor Adia Region) Executive Board (1)

Public Arts Steering Group Councillor Ayub (9) (4:3:2) Councillor Bashir-Ismail Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Hornby Councillor Mrs. Rothwell Councillor P. Allen Councillor Barrow Councillor David Wilkinson Councillor Woodward

Sustainable Development Forum Councillor Critchley (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Peel Councillor R. Silvester

Unemployed Persons Advice Councillor Spencer Centre (Drop-In Centre) Councillor Woodward (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Rock Councillor Sherrington

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Environmental Services

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) (Number)

Adjudication Service Joint Councillor Peel Committee for National Parking Councillor Sherrington (1) (Deputy)

Allotments Consultative Group Councillor Peel (2) (1:1) Councillor Barrow

Association of Direct Labour Councillor Sherrington Organisations (1)

Captains Clough Steering Councillor J. Byrne Committee (1)

Doffcocker Lodge Management Councillor Hayes Committee Councillor Williamson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor A.S. Walsh

Environment Agency Liaison with Councillor Peel Local Authorities within South Area (1)

Greater Manchester Fire and Councillor J. Silvester Rescue Authority Councillor Spencer (3) (1:1:1) (nominated spokesperson) Councillor R. Wilkinson

Greater Manchester Purchasing Councillor J. Byrne Organisation Councillor Sherrington (1) (Deputy)

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Cleaner, Greener, Safer

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) (Number)

Bolton Urban Wildlife Project Councillor Burrows (1)

Community Forest Partnership (Red Councillor Hamilton Rose Forest) Councillor Sherrington (2) (1:1)

Douglas Valley Joint Management Councillor J Byrne Committee Councillor Hamilton (4) (2:1:1) Councillor Hollick Councillor Peel

Greater Manchester Police Councillor Rock Authority (Nominated (1) Spokesman)

Greater Manchester Environmental Councillor Sherrington Trust - Board of Trustees (1)

Greater Manchester Waste Councillor Darvesh Disposal Authority (Nominated (2) (1:1) Spokesperson) Councillor Barrow Greater Manchester Waste Forum Councillor Hamilton (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Lever Councillor Sherrington

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Jumbles/Wayoh/Entwistle Councillor P. Brierley Recreation Management Zone Councillor Sherrington Advisory Committee (2) (1:1)

Lever Park Management Councillor Peel Committee Councillor Hollick (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Rock

River Mersey Initiative Upper Councillor Barrow Catchment Area - Members Councillor Sherrington Steering Group (2) (1:1)

Southern Area Flood Relief Councillor Sherrington Advisory Committee - National Rivers Authority (1)

West Pennine Moors Area Councillor Sherrington Management Committee Councillor P. Brierley (3) (1:1:1) Councillor Hayes

Westhoughton Local Nature Councillor David Reserve Wilkinson (3) (1:1:1) Councillor A. Walsh Councillor Chadwick

Human Resources, Performance And Diversity

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) (Number)

Bolton Racial Equality Council Councillor J. Silvester (3) (1:1:1) Councillor R. Allen Councillor White

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Bolton Harmony Forum Councillor P. Allen (3) (1:1:1) Councillor J. Silvester Councillor White

North Western Local Authorities Executive Member for Employers’ Organisation Human Resources, (1) Performance and Diversity Councillor Kay (Substitute)

Strategic Race Consultation Group Executive Member for (4) (2:1:1) Human Resources, Performance and Diversity Councillor R. Allen Councillor Kay Councillor J. Silvester

Charities

Corporate Resources

Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, term of office/period of appointment is until the next following Annual Meeting of the Council.

Organisation Representative(s) Appointed until Abigail Chethams Councillor A. Wilkinson June 2011 Charity Councillor Peel June 2010 (4) Councillor Cottam June 2011 Mr. Ball June 2008

Chapeltown Old Councillor Greenhalgh July 2011 School Charity Councillor A. Wilkinson July 2008 (4) Councillor P. Brierley July 2009 Mr. J.H. Noble July 2010

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Chetham Ashworth Councillor Peel December Charity Councillor A. Wilkinson 2009 (2) May 2011

Clarke Convalescent Councillor Shaw November Fund Councillor A.N. 2007 (3) Spencer November Mrs. H. Hamilton 2010 November 2008 Dame Dorothy Legh Mr. Evans Charity (1)

Marsden and Director of Children’s Popplewell Services Education Charity (1)

Rishton and Mr. Collison December Seddons Charities 2008 (3) Councillor Shaw May 2011 Councillor Williamson December 2008 Turton District Relief Councillor Critchley December Fund Trustees 2009 (7) Councillor P. Brierley December 2007 Councillor J. Rothwell December 2007 Councillor Sherrington December 2007 Councillor A. Wilkinson December 2008 Councillor Greenhalgh December 2009 Mr. J. Sherrington December 2009 Westhoughton Councillor Chadwick August 2010 Educational Charity Mr. L. Thomas August 2008 (2) Page 109 of 110

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14. DRAFT BOLTON PLAN 2007-2010

It was moved by Councillor Morris, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and agreed –

That the Draft Bolton Plan for 2007-2010 be approved subject to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the three Group Leaders, being authorised to make any necessary minor amendments.

15. DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS IN 2007/2008

It was moved by Councillor Ibrahim, seconded by Councillor Shaw and agreed –

That the dates for Council meetings in 2007/2008 be agreed:-

(a) That the ordinary meetings of the Council to be held during the current Municipal Year be held on the 11th July, 2007, 29th August, 2007, 24th October, 2007, 12th December, 2007, 20th February, 2008 (Budget Meeting), 27th February, 2008 and 23rd April, 2008.

(b) That the next Annual Meeting of the Council be held at 11.15 a.m. on the 14th May, 2008.

(The meeting started at 7.00 p.m. and finished at 7.40 p.m.)

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