To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Mrs H Carrick and Ms H Fearon.

The Chair asked members to note that Agenda Item No 17 – 0 – 19 Youth Services Budget had been withdrawn from today’s agenda.

To note the changes to the local committees terms of reference as agreed by council on 17 November 2011 (copy enclosed)

Members of Eden Local Committee reaffirmed their interest in working strategically with partnerships in the district where appropriate.

RESOLVED,       that the revised terms of reference for Local Committees be noted.

To disclose any personal and prejudicial interests relating to any item on the agenda.

NB   The following is a summary of what constitutes a personal interest and a personal and prejudicial interest.  Please seek advice or refer to the Code of Conduct (paragraph 8) for full definitions.

Personal Interests

You have a personal interest if the issue being discussed in the meeting affects the well-being or finances of you, your family or your close associates more than most other people who live in the Electoral Division affected by the issue.

Personal interests are also things that relate to an interest you must register.

N.B. If the personal interest arises because of your membership of another public body, you only need to declare it if you intend to speak.

A personal interest should be declared as follows:

I have a personal interest in agenda item […] regarding the report on […] because I am […].

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

If you have a personal interest in a matter you will also have a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public, with knowledge of the relevant facts, would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice your judgement of the public interest.  If you have a personal and prejudicial interest you must withdraw from the meeting room for that item, unless you are there to make representations and the public have the same opportunity to do so

NB You only have a prejudicial interest if the matter

• affects your financial position or that of your family, close associate, employer etc or it
• relates to a regulatory matter

A personal and prejudicial interest should be declared as follows:

I have a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item […] regarding the report on […] because I am […].

Advice on this can be sought from staff in Legal and Democratic Services.  Members are requested to seek advice, wherever possible, before the meeting starts.

Mrs M Robinson declared a personal interest in Agenda Item No12 – Eden District Council’s Proposed Changes to Car Parks in Penrith, and Agenda Item No 21 – Penrith Masterplan, as she is a member of Eden District Council.

To consider whether the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of any items of business on the Agenda.

RESOLVED,       that the press and public be not excluded from the meeting during consideration of any items of business on the Agenda.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Local Committee held on 26 October 2011 (copy enclosed)

The Minutes of the Committee meeting held on Wednesday 26 October 2011 were agreed with the following amendments:-

Page 6 Minute No 71 – LTP3 Implementation Plan – in relation to discussions about possible future schemes the following paragraph be added…..‘the local member for Kirkby Stephen asked that consultation would be undertaken on the Kirkby Stephen Bypass scheme before any further progress was made on this.

Page 10 Minute No 78 – Highways Winter Service in  Eden members asked that at the end of the 2^nd paragraph the word countywide be inserted to make it clear that the £3.92m was not just for Eden, so it now read ……a countywide budget for winter maintenance (2011/12) of £3.92m.

with these amendments the minutes were agreed and signed by the Chair.

There are no questions, petitions or deputations relating to the business of the Committee on this occasion.

There were no public questions, deputations or petitions relating to the work of the Committee on this occasion.

To receive a presentation from the Area Highways & Transport Manager on the recent structure changes within the Area Highways Team.

The members received a presentation from the Better Highways Network Manager on the recent changes to staff structures and teams within the Eden Area Highways Team.  He introduced a number of the officers to members.

One of the members asked if the organisation chart could be updated with email addresses and telephone numbers and then circulated to all Members.  This was AGREED.

The Chair thanked the Network Manager for his presentation.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Resources (copy enclosed)

This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 31^st October 2011.

The Committee considered a report by the Corporate Director – Resources which presented the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 31^st October 2011.

RESOLVED,       that members note

                              (1)    the budget allocations for 2011-12 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date;

                              (2)    the unallocated resources in the Communities Revenue budgets of £216,142;

                              (3)    the unallocated resources in the Local Member Capital budgets of £7,209.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report from the Corporate Director – Resources (copy enclosed)

This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Highways Budget as at 31^st October 2011.

The Committee considered a report by the Corporate Director – Resources which presented the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital Budgets as at 31 October 2011.

The Highways Capital Budget is currently projecting a small underspend of at the end of the financial year. This is mainly due to underspends in the 2011/12 Schemes and Minor Structural Maintainence budgets being in the main offset by overspends in the 2010/11 Schemes, Minor Structural Repairs and Highways Improvements budgets.

The Winter Damage budget is projecting an overspend of £16,661 at the end of the financial year. The scheme at Cranstons/Ullswater Rd garage has been completed and paid from a different budget, and the Victoria Road, Penrith scheme is envisaged to be completed via another funding stream. These underspends have been offset by increased costs in several schemes including the Troutbeck to Aria Force and Weasdale to The Hollows schemes.

The Better Highways Network Manager explained to members that the Tebay Roundabout works had not proved deliverable due to the time constraints for spend within this budget.  However, the money would now be used to deliver the next scheme on the list, which was for replacement snowpoles over Hartside.

One of the members asked for a briefing to a future meeting on the possible implications to county council highways budgets of the new regulations for 20mph zones.  The Chair assured the member that a briefing would be done at an appropriate time on this.

RESOLVED,       that members note

                              (1)    the budget allocations for 2011-12 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date;

                              (2)    the Highways Revenue budget is currently projecting an overspend of £198 at the end of the financial year;

                              (3)    the Highways Capital budget is currently projecting an underspend of £512 at the end of the financial year;

                              (4)    the Winter Damage Budget is currently projecting an overspend of £16,661 at the end of the financial year.

[Electoral Divisions: All

To consider a report from the Assistant Director – Highways & Transport (copy enclosed)

This report provides Members with an update on highways maintenance issues using the Better Highways approach. It contains the new Measures as well as a profile of the work done. It is intended that it will be amended to suit Local Committee requirements as the service evolves and understanding of achievements and possibilities increases.

The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Director – Highways and Transport which provided Members with an update on highways maintenance issues using the Better Highways approach.  It contained the new Measures as well as a profile of the work done.  It is intended that it will be amended to suit Local Committee requirements as the service evolves and understanding of achievements and possibilities increases.

The end to end times (E2E) showed an increase for each month compared to the last report, this could be explained by the fact that defects requiring more information/design/consultation/specialist repair etc. would remain open on that month’s figures until completed and would consequently impact on the ongoing average figure for that month. Generally E2E times were shortening as the Service became more efficient and a marked improvement could be seen over last year’s figures.

The Right First Time figure was also generally improving as this year progressed and on the basis of the last two months currently stood between two thirds and three quarters of repaired defects.

Next year, it was intended to introduce programmed quarterly visits by the Better Highways Teams to the parishes within their areas. This would be on a similar basis to the arrangement that was in place when the Highway Steward scheme was in operation.  Members welcomed this proposal, and the officer agreed to investigate what could be done for those unparished areas of Eden. 

RESOLVED,       that Members note and comment on the monitoring information for the Better Highways works from 2^nd August (last year) to date for reactive maintenance work, as detailed in the report.

[Electoral Divisions: Alston and East Fellside]

To consider a report by the Assistant Director – Highways and Transport (copy enclosed)

This report advises members following the advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders to alter the current parking restrictions in both Pooley Bridge close to Heughscar Close and Glenridding adjacent to Grisedale Bridge by the introduction of new lengths of double yellow lines.  It also advises members following the implementation of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order on the A686 at Townfoot Alston, imposing lengths of “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions to allow better movement of opposing flows on this narrow section of road.

The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Director – Highways and Transport which advised members following the advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders to alter the current parking restrictions in both Pooley Bridge close to Heughscar Close and Glenridding adjacent to Grisedale Bridge by the introduction of new lengths of double yellow lines.

Additionally the report also advised members following the implementation of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order on the A686 at Townfoot Alston, imposing lengths of “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions to allow better movement of opposing flows on this narrow section of road.

Members were asked to consider the recommendations and indicate whether the relevant orders should be confirmed, amended or alternatively not confirmed as advertised.

RESOLVED,       it be recommended that members agree that the following Order be made as advertised, having taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this Report: -

                              The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, District of Eden) (Consolidation and Provision of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2008) Variation (No.4) Order 20><, the effect of which is to:-

                              (a)    introduce two new lengths of no waiting at any time on the entrance to Heughscar Close, Pooley Bridge and the amendment of a section of single yellow line (currently no waiting at any time 9am – 5pm March to October inclusive) to no waiting at any time in and around Heughscar car park and Pooley Bridge village centre; and.

                              (b)    extend two lengths of no waiting at any time to the east of Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding.

                  (c)     that members agree to continue the experimental order as detailed in The County of Cumbria (A686 Station Road and A689 Front Street, Alston) (Experimental No Waiting At Any Time) Order 2011 as shown in Appendix 3.  The order expires on 24 July 2012.  In the intervening time an alternative proposal will be developed and consulted upon taking account of the commentsmade, prior to a full Traffic Regulation Order being brought before this committee in the spring 2012.

[Electoral Divisions: Penrith North, Penrith West]

To consider a report from the Assistant Director – Highways & Transport (copy enclosed)

This report advises members of a proposal by Eden District Council to implement changes to off street parking places in Penrith.

The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Director – Highways and Transport which advised members of a proposal by Eden District Council to implement changes to off street parking places in Penrith.

The changes were to implement the use of season tickets in three of Eden District Councils Penrith off street car parks.  Bluebell Lane, Sandgate and the Leisure Centre.  In order for the District Council to exercise its powers under Section 32-35 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the consent of the County Council as the local Highways Authority must be received.

RESOLVED,       that Local Committee consent to the changes to off-street parking arrangements proposed by Eden District Council.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report from the Corporate Director – Adult and Local Services (copy enclosed).

The paper asks Members to consider the modernisation of local library service points in the wider context of the County Council’s Customer Services Strategy and developing Area Planning agenda.

The local committee considered as report from the Corporate Director – Adult and Local Services which explained the detailed review of the Library Service which the County Council began last year, with the aim of addressing the long term decline in public use through the investigation of various options for the modernisation of service delivery. 

Earlier this year a consultation exercise began that sought the public’s views on a range of options and over 4000 comments had been received in verbal, written and on line contacts.  A paper reporting the results of that initial consultation was presented to Cabinet on the 15 September.

This paper sets out proposals for taking the modernisation process forward in Copeland following Cabinet’s response.  It also asks Members to consider the modernisation of local library service points in the wider context of the County Council’s Customer Services Strategy and developing Area Planning agenda.

The initial phase of the public consultation exercise regarding the review of the Library Service took place between April and June 2011.  During the three month period many thousands of contacts were made with members of the public at scores of events around the county and 4000 individual comments were recorded as part of the feedback process.

The key messages received were:

·         Library users were generally supportive of the range of services and the staff at their local library;

·         The general public felt that libraries were social hubs that offered more than just books;

·         There is scope for modernisation and change to reflect the way that society and communities now operate

·         There are a number of improvements to the service that people would like to see.  These suggestions range from changes in the loan arrangements for DVDs, changes to opening hours to reflect better access for people in employment and greater range of on-line services through to, in some instances, operating from a different building.

It became apparent that many people who used libraries were averse to change simply because they were fearful of losing access to a valued service and their negative perception of change stemmed from the belief that it was driven by the need for budgetary cuts and savings.  However, when it was explained that library use nationally was in long term decline and that it was necessary to explore alternative methods of service delivery in order to sustain the Library Service, people began to engage with the proposals for change in a more constructive fashion.

For example, very few people questioned the merit or usefulness of the Library “Extra” concept particularly as local access points for wider Council services and generally people were supportive of the idea of the Library Link, the book drop and the Community Librarian approaches to the modernisation of the Service.

One important idea that developed through the latter stages of the consultation process was that of individual communities having a vital role to play in working with the County Council to address the problem of declining library use. The depth and intensity of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94.

[Electoral Divisions: Alston & East Fellside, Eden Lakes and Penrith Rural]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed)

This report presents a number of projects to be funded from the Local Member Schemes budgets (capital and revenue). The report includes Members’ proposals that have been sufficiently investigated and developed, to enable Local Committee to consider spending decisions.

The Committee considered a report by the Chief Executive which presented a number of projects to be funded from the Local Member Schemes budgets (capital and revenue)   The report included Members’ proposals that had been sufficiently investigated and developed, to enable Local Committee to consider spending decisions.

RESOLVED,       that members approve the following:-

                              (1)    a Grant of £5,000 (£4,998 Revenue and £2 Capital) from the Alston & East Fellside Electoral Division budget to support the refurbishment of Garrigill Village Hall;

                              (2)    a Revenue Grant of £2,000 from the Alston & East Fellside Electoral Division budget to contribute towards the running cost of Alston Moor Community Fitness Club;

                              (3)    a Capital Grant of £1,200 from the Eden Lakes Electoral Division budget to contribute towards the cost of installing community notice boards throughout the parish of Bampton;

                              (4)    a Grant of £1,000 (£950 Capital, £50 Revenue) from the Eden Lakes Electoral Division budget to contribute towards the repairs and upgrading of Parkin Memorial Hall;

                              (5)    a Revenue Grant of £1,000 from the Eden Lakes Electoral Division budget to contribute towards the cost of insulating Watermillock Village Hall;

                              (6)    a Revenue Grant of £1,000 from the Penrith Rural Electoral Division budget to support the 563 Bus Service from Kirkby Stephen to Penrith;

                              (7)    a Revenue Grant of £4,000 from the Penrith Rural Electoral Division budget to support the redecorating of the Village Hall at Clifton.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed)

This report outlines the request for grant funding from the following organisations, Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers Clubs – Southern District, Lakes Alive event in Eden and Askham Guides.

The Committee considered a report by the Chief Executive which outlined the request for grant funding from a number of organisations:-

Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers

Request for funding to hold a Southern District Fieldday.  This would be held on the 19^th May 2012 at Kirkby Stephen. This day of activities and competitions would include a range of activities for young people aged 10 to 26 and also provide a good family day out.  

The grant requested (£2,000) was to help fund the costs of this youth led event which in total would cost in the region of £5,000. A similar funding application had also been made to the County Council Local Committee for South Lakeland to contribute towards other costs of this event.

Lakes Alive

Had requested funding for an arts and cultural festival over four years, building to the Olympics and would build capacity and leave a lasting legacy in Cumbria.  The proposal was for an Eden based event that would take place in July/August 2012 in Appleby, with up to 1,000 people attending.

Whilst the event is not limited to young people it is family orientated.  They were seeking funding up to £5,000 and anticipate around 60% would be under the age of 20, possibly more.  Equally there would be younger people involved (5-10) where it would be expected adults would accompany them.

Askham Guides

Wished to take a group of 12 young people on a ‘Tall ships Experience’ over the weekend of the 12^th July 2012.  This activity would enable those participating to gain valuableskills in communication, team work, leadership and the physical skill of sailing a tall ship.

The grant requested (£1,320) would make the cost of the trip more affordable for those young people wishing to take part. The total cost of this activity was £2,160. Parent contributions would make up the shortfall in funding this project.

Members asked about the criteria used for assessing applications and the Area Support Manager explained the process.  The local member for Penrith East had expected to see an application from a group in her electoral division but this was not included.  She suggested that in future applications should not be filtered but that members should see all the applications for funding from this budget line.  The Area Support Manager assured the local member that the application she was referring to had not be dismissed, it was still being considered but that more information had been requested from the applicant.  The suggestion that all future requests for grant applications be presented to members was voted upon and lost, therefore it was

RESOLVED,       that members be asked to consider the following grants from the Area 0 – 19 Youth Grants Budget:-

                              (1)    a grant of £2,000 to contribute towards the cost of the Cumbria Young Farmers Southern District Field Day on 19^th May 2012;

                              (2)    a grant of £5,000 to contribute towards the Lakes Alive event in Eden be approved (£4,000 from 0-19 and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 96.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed)

This report sets out a summary of the research the Area Support manager has carried out with other officers from Childrens Services and Environment Directorates to explore how transport across Eden can be made more accessible for young people to access youth provision or activities across eden.  This builds on a previous information report presented at the 26 October 2011 meeting.

The Committee considered a report by the Chief Executive which set out a summary of the research the Area Support Manager had carried out with other officers from Children’s Services and Environment Directorates to explore how transport across Eden could be made more accessible for young people to access youth provision or activities across Eden.  This built on previous information reports presented at the 26 October 2011 meeting.

The Area Support Manager in preparing this report had considered the project that had been supported by South Lakeland Local Committee, the scope within Eden for access to transport and therefore how effective such an A2B transport card subsidy may be and the sustainability of any project and indeed the 0-19 funding for Local Committees.

South Lakeland Local Committee had progressed a travel card for young people (A2BNoWCard) that for a £5 fee provided young people with a maximum fare of £1 for a single journey or £1.80 for a return journey.  The main target for this card was for young people who would otherwise be presented with a long journey to access services. 

Since April 2011 up until the end of October 2011 the transport subsidy for the scheme had been in the region of £18,000.  There were currently in the region of 440 current users of the scheme. A survey was commissioned by South Lakes Local Committee and this had identified the initiative as being successful and included some positive learning from the scheme. 

There were two key reasons why this scheme was not suitable for Eden Local Committee to progress.  Firstly, the scheduled bus network in Eden was not sufficiently extensive to provide the backbone for the scheme. The Integrated Transport team had advised that there were very few evening bus services in the Eden area.  Secondly, to embark on such a scheme across Eden now would require a significant investment and commitment. 

From discussions with the Integrated Transport team and looking carefully at the options there was merit in a pilot scheme that drew on the transport provision that Eden had.  There was a model that built on the recent extra investment in Rural Wheels.  Rather than using a NoWCard that required registration and a passport photo and would require the availability of scheduled bus services, this scheme would draw on the Rural Wheels scheme using pre-paid smart cards. The key to this scheme would be to work with both transport operators and Youth Service providers to link a demand and a response.  The challenge was that the demand may not be sufficient to make a scheme viable.

The proposal was for a pilot to be developed around the Heart of Eden area centred on Appleby.  The principle would be to provide the pre-credited Rural Wheels cards via the Integrated Transport team who already provided these for other users.  Work would then be undertaken with the youth service provider to provide the transport as part of the “fee” for the facility.  Typically the fees for such sessions were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report from the Chief Executive (copy enclosed)

This paper recommends that the remaining Youth Services Budget is allocated between the Neighbourhood Forum areas retaining a proportion at Local Committee.

RESOLVED,       that this item be withdrawn.

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Children’s Services (copy enclosed)

The Committee considered a schedule which outlined the position regarding vacant County Council governor positions at County Council Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools in the area. 

RESOLVED,       that subject to their approval the following be appointed:-

School                                                  Appointment

North Lakes School                             Margaret Clark

                                                               Castle Hill Road

                                                               Penrith

Yanwath                                                 Mrs Sarah Newby

                                                               11 Hazel Bank Gardens

                                                               Yanwath

                                                               Penrith

                                                               CA10 2LH

Penruddock Primary School               David Stables

                                                               Glen Stae

                                                               Penruddock

                                                               Penrith

                                                               CA11 0QY

                                                               Re-appointment

[Electoral Divisions: Alston and East Fellside, Greystoke and Hesket, Penrith East, Penrith North, Penrith Rural, Penrith West ]

To consider a report from the Corporate Director – Children’s Services (copy enclosed)

This report provides background on consultations currently being undertaken by the county council on the proposed enlargement of St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School in Penrith.

The Committee considered a report by the Corporate Director – Children’s Services which provided background on the consultation currently being undertaken by the county council on the proposed enlargement of St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School in Penrith.

The county council had a statutory duty to ensure there were sufficient school places available in an area to meet demand.  The number of children seeking a Reception place in Penrith was forecast to increase, from September 2012 and beyond, according to the numbers of children living in Penrith according to GP register data, and the county council was considering ways in which the extra demand could be met.

A formal consultation process began on 1 November with parents, staff, governors and other interested parties on a proposal to enlarge St Catherine’s from 31 August 2012.  The school was currently able to accommodate 15 children in each year group.  Should the enlargement proceed, it would mean the school could take up to 20 children in each year group.

Local Committees are an important part of the school reorganisation consultation process.  The report sought to make members aware of the ongoing consultation, and invited a response which would be provided to Cabinet before a decision on whether to move to the next stage of the process was made.

All members fully supported the proposals contained within the report.

RESOLVED,       that

                              (1)    the Local Committee note the content of the report and make a response on the proposals as members feel appropriate;

                              (2)    the Cabinet will consider feedback from consultation, including any response made by the Local Committee, on 12 January 2012 before deciding on the next step.

[Electoral Divisions: Kirby Stephen]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed)

This report is to inform the Local Committee of the progress of Kirkby Stephen Community & Council Centre over the six months from April to September 2011.

The Committee considered a report by the Chief Executive which informed them of the progress of Kirkby Stephen Community & Council Centre over the six months from April to September 2011.

The Area Support Manager asked members to note that a number of the local committee’s 3 year agreements would be coming to an end over the next 12 months, with the Kirby Stephen one being the first.  It was agreed that the Assistant Director – Local Services, and the Area Support Manager would work with the local member for Kirkby Stephen to move the issue forward.

RESOLVED,       that members note the report.

[Electoral Divisions: All

To consider a report by the Assistant Director – Highways & Transport (copy enclosed)

This report advises the Local Committee of the county council officer response to the Penrith Masterplan that was commissioned by Eden District Council. The Masterplan considers land allocation options for Penrith that meet expectations for housing and employment land over the Local Development Framework period.

The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Director – Highways and Transport which advised the Local Committee of the county council officer response to the Penrith Masterplan that was commissioned by Eden District Council. 

The Masterplan considered land allocation options for Penrith that met expectations for housing and employment land over the Local Development Framework period.  The Masterplanning process identified the impact of development scenarios on infrastructure demands including highways and transport, schools and other social infrastructure. 

One of the members suggested a joint briefing be held between county and district council members and officers to discuss future developments and stratregies for the future of Eden, when approriate.

The officer explained that she does have meetings with district council colleagues and she would keep elected members informed if any future meetings were taking place.

RESOLVED,          that it be recommended that members note the officer response to the masterplanning work and note the need for further work to be undertaken by Eden District Council supported by the county council to develop more detailed recommendations for the Local Development Framework.

To receive the minutes of the Eden Local Committee Seminar held on 5 October 2011 (copy enclosed)

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Eden Local Committee Seminar held on 5 October be received and noted.

[Electoral Divisions: All]

To consider a report from the Assistant Director – Highways & Transport (copy enclosed)

This report provides a progress report on the 2011/12 programme of work showing for each scheme, grouped by electoral division, start and end dates where known, month or quarter where dates have not been finalised, the work type and comments on the scheme as appropriate.

The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Director – Highways and Transport which provided members with a progress report on the 2011/12 programme of work showing for each scheme, grouped by electoral division, start and end dates where known, month or quarter where dates had not been finalised, the work type and comments on the scheme as appropriate.

RESOLVED,       that members note the programme and progress information included in the report and pass comments to the Area Highways and Transport Manager for action if necessary.

To receive the minutes of the Local Committee Chairs and Leadership meeting held on 6 October 2011 (copy enclosed)

RESOLVED        that the minutes of the meeting of the Leadership and Local Committee Chairs held on Thursday 6 October 2011 be received and noted.

The next meeting will be held on 11 January 2012 at 11am – venue to be confirmed.

The next meeting would be held on 11 January 2012, time and venue to be confirmed.