Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for appointments were approved by the Adults and Health Committee.
summary: The decision at stake is the appointment of members to various sub-committees, working groups, panels, boards, and joint committees for the year 2025-26.
topline: The Adults and Health Committee has decided to approve recommendations for appointments to various sub-committees and boards for the year 2025-26.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves internal appointments within the council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Members of the Adults and Health Committee", "Cheshire East Council", "Cheshire West and Chester Council"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3348
Decision Maker: Adults and Health Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: The committee received a report which sought to appoint members to Sub-Committees, Working Groups, Task and Finish Groups, Panels, Boards and Joint Committees. The committee considered the report which sought approval from the Adults and Health Committee to appoint the bodies referred to in the report and to nominate members to them. The annual report was presented which all Service Committees receive respective to their sub-committees and working groups. The committee were asked to make appointments as follows: Cheshire East Health and Wellbeing Board. This is a joint board to which this Council appoints three councillors as voting members. The terms of reference were set out within the Constitution. The Corporate Policy Committee, Adults and Health Committee and Children and Families Committee are required to appoint x1 nominee each. Councillor Jill Rhodes had been nominated as the Adults and Health Committee Member for the year 2025-26. Joint Extra Care Housing Management Board. This is a joint board of Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council, with each Council appointing three Members. The Corporate Policy Committee, Finance Sub Committee and Adults and Health Committee are required to appoint x1 nominee each. Councillor John Place had been nominated as the Adults and Health Committee Member for the year 2025-26. Where nominations had been put forward, the committee were asked to approve these nominations as set out, as recommendation 1 of this report, and for any positions which are yet to be filled, nominations should be submitted to the Head of Democratic Services, Brian Reed, as recommendation 2 of this report. Councillor Moreton was not present for the vote. RESOLVED (By Majority): That the Adults and Health Committee: 1. Appoints the sub-committees, working groups, panels, boards and joint committees for 2025-26, and the member appointments to them, as set out within this report. 2. Where appropriate, agrees to submit member nominations to the bodies below to the Head of Democratic Services.
Date of Decision: June 23, 2025