URL: https://democracy.westlancs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=460

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Nominations for the appointment of Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Committees for the ensuing year were submitted by the Labour Group as contained in the revised Appendix circulated prior to the meeting, to the report considered at agenda item 11, which were moved and seconded.   A further nomination for the appointment of Councillor Eddie Pope as Chairperson of the Audit & Governance Committee was moved and seconded.   A vote was taken on the appointment of the Chairperson of Audit & Governance Committee. Councillor A Fowler received the highest number of votes.   A vote was taken on the remaining appointments, which was CARRIED.   RESOLVED:      That Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Committees for 2025/26 be appointed as follows:   A.     Policy & Resources Committee   Chairman: Councillor Yvonne Gagen Vice Chairman: Councillor Gareth Dowling   Lead Members   Councillor: Portfolio: Yvonne Gagen Legal & Democratic and Human Resources Gareth Dowling Planning & Community Safety Nicola Pryce-Roberts Housing Melissa Parlour Economic Regeneration & Green Growth Mark Anderson Finance Carl Coughlan Leisure Vicki Cummins Health & Wellbeing Sarah Lawton Clean & Green Thomas de Freitas Rural Affairs            B.     Planning Committee   Chairman: Councillor Gaynar Owen Vice Chairman: Councillor Andy Fowler   C.     Licensing & Appeals Committee   Chairman: Councillor Patricia Burnside Vice-Chairman: Councillor Paul Hennessy   D.     Licensing & Gambling Committee   Chairman: Councillor John Fillis Vice-Chairman: Councillor Gaynar Owen   E.     Standards Committee           Chairman: Councillor Yvonne Gagen         Vice Chairman: Councillor David Whittington   F.     Investigating & Disciplinary Committee   Chairman: Councillor Yvonne Gagen Vice-Chairman: Councillor Melissa Parlour    G.   Chief Officers Committee   Chairman: Councillor Yvonne Gagen Vice-Chairman: Councillor Gareth Dowling   H.     Audit & Governance Committee   Chairman: Councillor Andrew Fowler Vice Chairman: Councillor Rob Molloy   I.       Polling Districts & Polling Places Review Committee   Chairman: Councillor Gareth Dowling Vice-Chairman: Councillor M Anderson    

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025