Issue - items at meetings - Cabinet Member's Communications

68.1               The Cabinet Member reported that the council had come first in the independently run Loo of the Year awards which were promoted by the British Toilet Association. In addition the council was also a Champions League member, the 100% and 50% member, Cemeteries and Crematoria National Category Award winner for England (Lawn memorial Cemetery) and short listed for other Awards. The Cabinet Member thanked the Head of City Infrastructure and her team and the contractors for their hard work in maintaining the city’s toilets.

68.2               The Cabinet Member also reported that the Planning team had won two Regional Planning Awards at the recent Royal Town Planning Institute Awards event. The Nature, Conservation and Development Supplementary Planning Document won the climate change award and was received by Matthew Thomas; and the planning brief for the former Royal Alexandra Hospital site received a commendation for its innovative approach and was received by Jo Thompson and Gill Thompson. The Cabinet Member thanked the Head of Planning and Public Protection and all of those who had contributed to the winning work.

68.3               Councillor Mitchell wished to place on record her thanks to the Head of City Infrastructure and the Head of Network Management and all of those involved in keeping the city moving during the recent snowfall and for keeping councillors informed.

               The Cabinet Member echoed Councillor Mitchell’s comments and thanked officers for going beyond the call of duty.