Agenda and minutes

Saddleworth & Lees District Executive - Tuesday, 19th January, 2016 7.00 pm

Venue: Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill, OL3 6AE. View directions

Contact: Lori Hughes

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: There were no apologies for absence received.
2.	Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: The Chair agreed one item of urgent business. A petition had been received earlier that day related to road improvements at Greenfield Primary School (Reference 2016-02). The petition had been referred to the Economy and Skills Directorate for a response. RESOLVED that the petition related to road improvements be noted.
3.	Declarations of Interest To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received.
4.	Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: There were no public questions received.
5.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 76 KB The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 3^rd December 2015 are attached for approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive meeting held on 3^rd December 2015 be approved as a correct record.
6.	Saddleworth and Lees Budget Report, Appendix 1 and funding application PDF 97 KB To update Saddleworth and Lees DE with 2015/16 budget Additional documents: Saddleworth and Lees Appendix 1 , item 6. PDF 226 KB Funding Application - Greenfield Cricket Club , item 6. PDF 291 KB Supporting letter - Greenfield Cricket Club , item 6. PDF 69 KB Minutes: Consideration was given to a report of the Saddleworth and Lees District Co-ordinator on the breakdown of expenditures to date and proposals for expenditure from the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive budget for 2015/16. Members discussed a request from the Oldham Cancer Support Group and it was noted that payment would be made via a different source. Members gave consideration to a request for funding from Funky Fitness and Fun. Concerns were expressed as to whether the organisation was a registered company. Officers would obtain further information and forward it to elected members. Members were reminded any remaining outstanding funds would need to be allocated at the next meeting. Members were requested to provide their requests to the District Co-ordinator by 1^st March 2016. RESOLVED that: 1. the funding allocations made during 2015/16 as detailed in the report be noted. 2. the request from Funky Fitness and Fun not be supported at this time pending further investigation. 3. the allocation of £2,400 capital expenditure for Greenfield Cricket Club be approved. 4. further requests for funding be sent to the District Co-ordinator no later than 1st March 2016.
7.	Petitions This is a standing item related to petitions received for the Saddleworth and Lees area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme. There are no petitions to note. Minutes: Members had noted the receipt of a petition received under Urgent Business related to road improvements at Greenfield School. RESOLVED that a petition received related to road improvements at Greenfield School had been noted under Urgent Business.
8.	Date and Time of Next Meeting The date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive meeting will be Thursday, 17^th March 2016 at 7.00 p.m. Minutes: RESOLVED that the date and time of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive to be held on Thursday, 17^th March 2016 at 7.00 p.m. be noted.