Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for appointments were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the appointment of elected Members to represent the Council on outside organisations.
topline: The Council has decided to appoint elected Members to represent them on outside organisations.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a routine administrative matter to ensure continued engagement and partnership with outside bodies.
affected_stakeholders: ["Elected Members", "Council", "Outside organisations"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://cmttpublic.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1978
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer which requested that Cabinet appoint or nominate elected Members to represent the Council on the outside organisations as set out in Appendices A and B to the report. Councillor Karen Shore, Deputy Leader of the Council, led the discussion on the item as proposer and the item was seconded by Councillor Paul Donovan, Cabinet Member for Democracy, Workforce and Communities. Councillor Shore advised of the following additions to the proposed appointments contained within the published Appendix B: · Councillor Gina Lewis be appointed to the Mersey Forest Steering Committee · Councillor Sherin Akhtar be appointed to the Transport for the North Scrutiny Committee DECIDED: That The appointments as set out above be accepted and elected members be appointed to represent the Council on the outside organisations as set out in Appendix B to the report. Reason for Decision To ensure continued engagement, influence and partnership with the outside bodies and to make appointments required by statute. Alternative Options Cabinet could decide not to make the appointments as recommended by this report.
Date of Decision: June 11, 2025