Minutes of Meeting of the Education, Culture and Sport Committee held in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Thursday 14 January 2010 at 10.30 am.
Present:
Mr W Fernie, Mr A M Millar, Lady Thurso, Ms K MacNab, Mrs D Mackay, Mrs I Campbell, Dr A Sinclair, Mrs J Urquhart, Mr M Finlayson, Ms M Smith, Mrs M E Paterson, Mr E Hunter, Mr D Hendry, Mr H Wood, Mrs E McAllister, Mr K MacLeod, Mr R A C Balfour, Mr L Fraser, Mr A S Park, Ms J Douglas, Dr M E M Foxley, Mr B Gormley, Mr A MacLean, Mr M Monahan
Non-Members also present:
Mr D Mackay, Mr J Rosie, Mr G Smith, Mr R Coghill, Mr D C M Flear, Mr J McGillivray, Mr W J Ross, Mr R Durham, Mr A Rhind, Mrs A MacLean, Dr D Alston, Mrs I McCallum, Mr B Clark, Mr A Henderson, Mrs M C Davidson, Miss J Campbell, Mr D Henderson, Mrs G Sinclair, Mr R Pedersen, Mr T Prag, Mr S Black, Mr D Fallows, Mr G Rimell, Mr D Cameron, Mr B J Murphy
In attendance:
Mr H Fraser, Director of Education, Culture and Sport
Mr R MacKenzie, Head of Support Services, Education, Culture and Sport
Mr I Murray, Head of Community Learning and Leisure, Education, Culture and Sport
Mr B Hemming, Estate Strategy Manager, Education, Culture and Sport
Mr T McCulloch, Quality Assurance and Development Manager, Education, Culture and Sport
Mr C Cooke, Quality Improvement Officer, Education, Culture and Sport
Ms B Dunthorne, Finance Manager, Finance Service
Mr R Campbell, Principal Projects Manager, Housing and Property Service
Mr A MacRae, Project Manager, Housing and Property Service
Miss J Maclennan, Principal Administrator, Chief Executive’s Office
Miss M Murray, Committee Administrator, Chief Executive’s Office
An asterisk in the margin denotes a recommendation to the Council. All decisions with no marking in the margin are delegated to Committee.
Mr W Fernie in the Chair
Business
Preliminaries
Mr A MacLean opened the meeting with a prayer.
The Chairman referred to the recent extreme weather conditions and commended staff in Transport, Environmental and Community Services and the Education, Culture and Sport Service who had worked effectively together to maximise the number of schools which could reopen at the start of the new term. The efforts of the contractors who had assisted in the exercise were also recognised.
Members were encouraged to view the demonstration of the Council’s new on-line library catalogue in the foyer. The catalogue provided the same information about books and other library material as was available on commercial websites and would be an excellent public resource.
The Chairman also informed Members that this would be the last meeting of the Committee attended by Mr Tony McCulloch, Quality Assurance and Development Manager, who would retire on 15 January 2010. On behalf of the Committee, he thanked Mr McCulloch for his invaluable contribution and wished him well for his retirement.
1. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Ms L Munro, Mr C Fraser, Rev D Kay and Rev A Glass.
2. Successes
The Committee NOTED a tabled list of recent successes in the Education, Culture and Sport Service.
3. Appointment of Representatives to Outside Bodies
i. Board of Partnerships for Wellbeing
Partnerships for Wellbeing was a Company Ltd by Guarantee with Charitable Status, the aim of which was to identity and manage projects which would improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Highlands.
The Committee AGREED that Mr H Wood be appointed as a representative of the Council on the Board of Partnerships for Wellbeing.
ii. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – Member Representation on the Highland Award Partnership
The Council was currently represented on the Highland Award Partnership of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and there was a vacancy for one Liberal Democrat Member. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme was established nationally to promote the achievement and self-confidence of young people through participation in voluntary and outdoor activities.
The Committee AGREED that Mr A M Millar be appointed as a representative of the Council on the Highland Award Partnership of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
4. Revenue Budget 2009/10 – Monitoring
There had been circulated Report No ECS-1-10 dated 23 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which set out the Revenue Budget monitoring position for the period 1 April 2009 to 30 November 2009, highlighted known budget pressures and proposed compensatory savings measures. Details of progress with the achievement of the outstanding budget savings targets for 2008/09 and 2009/10 were also provided. The report indicated that the current estimated year-end outturn position was an overspend of £0.344m.
In addition, the Head of Support Services reported as follows:-
- in relation to those schools categorised as red under the ‘traffic light’ system used to indicate their financial position, Head Teachers and Area Education Managers would attend Ward Business Meetings in January and February to advise Local Members of the issues and discuss recovery plans. A report would then be submitted to the Committee in March 2010;
- with regard to the projected overspend in relation to PPP2 rates, specialist legal advice had been sought and an information pack was currently being prepared which would be submitted to another independent facilities management company with a request to provide an estimate of the rates payable figure for the 11 schools in question;
- an investigation would be carried out to identify the reasons, and any corrective actions necessary, in relation to the overspend on the Class Contact Reduction budget, particularly in Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey;
- £128k had been identified within central budgets to off-set the area-based projected overspend of £145k in relation to Additional Support Needs;
- there was a potential budget pressure in relation to School Transport, the annual inflationary increase advised by Transport, Environmental and Community Services being 4.48% whereas only 2.5% had been budgeted for. The increase was attributable to rising fuel prices during the last quarter of the previous calendar year;
- teacher absence cover figures tended to increase during the last quarter of the financial year and this might have an impact on the overall financial position; and
- a separate cost centre had been established for all additional costs associated with the recent extreme weather conditions so that the impact could be assessed.
During discussion, clarification was sought on a number of specific points. In relation to the Highlife Scheme, the Head of Community Learning and Leisure undertook to provide detailed information on the increase in membership to Mrs J Urquhart.
Thereafter, the Committee:-
i. NOTED the current year-end expenditure estimates;
ii. AGREED the corrective actions to off-set known budget pressures as
detailed in the report;
iii. AGREED that progress on recovering the position of schools in deficit
should continue to be reported to the Committee during the remainder of
the financial year;
iv. NOTED the progress being made with the outstanding budget savings
targets; and
v. AGREED that detailed information on the increase in Highlife Scheme
membership be provided to Mrs J Urquhart.
5. Capital Expenditure 2009/10 – Monitoring
Declaration of Interest – Dr D Alston declared a non-financial interest in this item as a Trustee of Cromarty Court House Trust and elected to leave the room during the discussion relating to Cromarty Court House.
There had been circulated Report No ECS-2-10 dated 5 January 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which set out the Capital Programme net expenditure position for the period 1 April 2009 to 30 November 2009 and proposed budget revision in light of changes in levels of expenditure in the Capital Programme and the impact of over programming. The report also provided an update on the Wick High School Feasibility Study and the options under consideration, an update on the procurement of replacement accommodation at Roy Bridge Primary School, further information on the estimated costs of extending Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis (Inverness Gaelic School), progress on major approved projects and detail on the proposals to undertake essential repairs to the Cromarty Court House and to declare the Area Education Office, Inverlochy surplus to Service requirements.
During discussion, Members referred to the significant amount of work being undertaken in relation to the Capital Programme and commended staff for their efforts.
In response to concerns raised, the rationale behind the proposal to reduce the specification for the replacement accommodation at Roy Bridge Primary School was explained. It was confirmed that the revised specification had been prepared in consultation with Local Members and would meet the needs of the school. If, in the future, there was a need to provide the general purpose room originally proposed, this could be revisited.
In relation to Conon Bridge and Maryburgh Primary Schools, Members were assured that a Steering Group would be established by the end of January 2010. A Safer Routes to School Survey had been carried out and the findings circulated to stakeholders but the Maryburgh community remained concerned about road safety issues.
Thereafter, the Committee:-
i. NOTED the content of the monitoring statement;
ii. AGREED the expansion of the Wick High School Feasibility Study to
include other sites in Wick as detailed in the report;
iii. AGREED the revised specification for accommodation and works at Roy
Bridge Primary School as detailed in the report;
iv. NOTED the position with respect to the development of an extension to
Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis (Inverness Gaelic School);
v. NOTED the progress on major projects;
vi. AGREED the works to Cromarty Court House as detailed in the report at
a cost of £84,680 and that funding be identified from other sources
within the approved Education, Culture and Sport Capital Programme; and
vii. AGREED TO RECOMMEND to the Resources Committee that Rowan
House, Inverlochy be declared surplus to Service requirements.
Following conclusion of this item, when the Committee had moved on to the next item on the agenda, Mr D Hendry, seconded by Mr B Gormley, MOVED the suspension of Standing Order 20 in to allow further debate to continue on Item 5 above.
On a vote being taken, 16 of the 24 voting Members present voted in favour of suspension of Standing Order 20 which met the requirement for the consent of not less than two-thirds of the Members voting.
The MOTION to suspend Standing Order 20 was therefore CARRIED, the votes having been cast as follows:-
In favour of suspension of Standing Order 20:
Lady Thurso, Ms K MacNab, Mrs D Mackay, Mrs I Campbell, Mrs J Urquhart, Ms M Smith, Mrs M E Paterson, Mr E Hunter, Mr D Hendry, Mr H Wood, Mrs E McAllister, Mr R A C Balfour, Mr L Fraser, Ms J Douglas, Dr M E M Foxley, Mr B Gormley
Against suspension of Standing Order 20:
Mr W Fernie, Dr A Sinclair, Mr M Finlayson, Mr A M Millar, Mr K MacLeod, Mr A S Park, Mr A MacLean, Mr M Monahan
Thereafter, and during further discussion in relation to Item 5, some Members argued that public support for the Council’s Gaelic Language Plan was diminishing and concern was expressed regarding the proposed expenditure on extending Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis at a time when cuts to other education services were being considered.
Conversely, other Members stated that the school was being extended to accommodate the rapidly increasing school roll which demonstrated support and demand for Gaelic medium education.
It was highlighted that the Gaelic Language Plan had been approved by the full Council and was not a matter for the Education, Culture and Sport Committee. The Committee had approved the extension to Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis on 12 November 2009 and were simply being asked to note the position in relation to the funding mechanism.
There being no further discussion, the Chairman returned to Item 6 on the agenda.
6. Review of Education Provision
There had been circulated Report No ECS-3-10 dated 5 January 2010 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which set out a rationale for review of the Highland School Estate and made proposals regarding the planning and implementation of the review.
During discussion, the importance of basing the proposed review on accurate population and economic projections was emphasised and it was suggested that opportunities for joint working with Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) and other partners who had undertaken similar research in the past should be investigated.
Some Members expressed concern regarding the potential negative impact of school rationalisation on rural communities. In response, it was explained that, at this stage, Members were simply being asked to approve the principle of a review and no presumption could be made as to the outcome. A further report would be presented to the Committee seeking approval of the full detail of the review process, including the scoring mechanism.
Thereafter, the Committee AGREED that:-
i. a review of education provision be commenced;
ii. action be taken in line with Council Contract Standing Orders to procure a
framework agreement for the services of an external team to take
forward the review in its entirety;
iii. the process of review be considered for Spend to Save funding by the
Resources Committee;
iv. prior to the commencement of any review, a report with input from the
external team be brought to Members seeking their agreement to the full
detail of the process; and
v. opportunities for joint working with HIE and other partners who had
undertaken similar research should be investigated.
7. Response to Parliamentary Petition on All Weather Primary Sports Facilities
There had been circulated Report No ECS-4-10 dated 15 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which informed Members that the Public Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament had written to the Council on 4 November 2009 requesting a response by 1 December 2009 to a petition urging the Scottish Parliament to provide additional targeted funding to ensure that all primary schools would have access to appropriate all weather sports facilities to encourage an active lifestyle from an early age. The report outlined the response submitted, given that the deadline required Officers to reply before the matter could be referred to the Committee, and invited comments from Members to enable an additional response to be forwarded if necessary.
During discussion, Members referred to those schools which had no access to suitable facilities for organised sport or physical activity and sought information on whether any were unable to meet the Scottish Government’s target of two hours physical education per week. In relation to the measures which had already been put in place to improve facilities, it was suggested that a progress report be submitted to the Committee in 12 months time.
The Committee:-
i. NOTED the response sent to the Public Petitions Committee;
ii. AGREED that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the
Committee setting out the current position in relation to the provision of
physical activity in primary schools in Highland, with particular reference to
those schools which had no access to suitable facilities, and highlighting
any which were unable to meet the Scottish Government’s target for
physical education; and
iii. AGREED that a report on progress in relation to the steps being taken to
reduce the number of schools with no suitable facilities for organised sport
or physical activity be submitted to the Committee in 12 months time.
8. Validated Self Evaluation (VSE) – Partnership with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMle)
There had been circulated Report No ECS-5-10 dated 23 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which informed Members of the work to date in securing continuous improvement in the Education, Culture and Sport Service through a pilot process of service self-evaluation in partnership with and validated by HMle.
Mr T McCulloch, Quality Assurance and Development Manager, gave a presentation during which he explained that the VSE model had been developed as a replacement for the Inspection of Education Authorities and would focus on outcomes for children and young people. Responsibility for VSE lay with the Council with HMle acting in a supporting role. He summarised the key phases of the VSE process, the core areas which would be evaluated and the Council’s agreed themes, all of which related to improving outcomes for those children and young people who were vulnerable and/or underachieving. Groups would be established to examine each theme and would include Elected Members and Children’s Champions.
Having welcomed the report and the involvement of Members and Children’s Champions in the VSE process, the Committee AGREED:-
i. to welcome the opportunity to work jointly with HMle through the
validated self-evaluation model to improve the quality of provision and
outcomes offered to learners;
ii. the importance of the core areas;
iii. that the Highland Council Education Culture and Sport theme represented
a central and important focus for validated self evaluation; and
iv. to participate in processes of self-evaluation as necessary.
9. Scotland’s Islands 2011
Declaration of Interest – Mr A Henderson declared a non-financial interest in this item as a Member of Rum Community Trust but, having applied the test outlined in Paragraph 5.18 of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, concluded that his interest did not preclude his involvement in the discussion (and voting).
There had been circulated Report No ECS-6-10 dated 15 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which sought approval to participate in Scotland’s Islands 2011 at a cost of £32,250 to the Council in 2010/11 from the Corporate Discretionary Budget and the relevant Ward Discretionary Budgets.
During discussion, it was highlighted that the relevant Wards were 11 and 12, not 11 and 22 as intimated in the report, and concern was expressed that Ward Members had not been informed of the proposals at an early stage.
Thereafter, the Committee:-
i. APPROVED, in principle, the request to participate in Scotland’s Islands
2011, subject to the overall funding package being put in place;
ii. NOTED that half the contribution of £32,250, subject to the normal
governance routes, could come from the Corporate Discretionary Budget
with the remainder from the Discretionary Budgets of Wards 11 and 12
and could potentially be split over two years; and
iii. NOTED that, should “Scotland’s Islands 2011” be delayed to 2012, a
further report would be brought forward as appropriate.
10. Outcome of Statutory Consultation on a New Primary School for the Milton of Leys Area of Inverness
There had been circulated Report No ECS-7-10 dated 23 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which informed Members of the outcome of the statutory consultation undertaken in connection with the proposal to build a new Primary School for the Milton of Leys area of Inverness.
During discussion, Local Members welcomed the support for a new Primary School which was essential to cope with the expansion in the Milton of Leys area and would be a focal point for the community.
* Thereafter, the Committee AGREED that a new Primary School be built for
the Milton of Leys area of Inverness as outlined in the consultation paper
approved by the Education, Culture and Sport Committee on 12 November
2009.
11. Outcome of Statutory Consultation on the Proposal to Establish Gaelic Medium Provision in Glen Urquhart Primary School, Drumnadrochit
There had been circulated Report No ECS-8-10 dated 23 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which advised the Committee of the outcome of the statutory consultation undertaken in connection with the proposal to establish Gaelic Medium provision at Glen Urquhart Primary School, Drumnadrochit.
During discussion, Local Members welcomed the support for establishing Gaelic medium provision at Glen Urquhart Primary School.
In response to concerns raised, particularly in relation to the need to ensure resources were targeted to areas of greatest need, the capital planning process was explained and Members were assured that the proposed Outline Business Case would be robust and scrutinised, particularly in terms of best value, equality and level of return, as would all Business Cases submitted for consideration for inclusion in the Council’s Capital Programme.
Thereafter, the Committee AGREED that:-
i. in line with Council policy, an outline business case for the provision of
additional classroom accommodation for Gaelic Medium Education at Glen
Urquhart Primary school be produced with the outline business case then
being considered within the corporate Capital review framework;
ii. action in relation to future Gaelic Medium provision at Glen Urquhart
Primary School be taken in accordance with the outcome of Members’
consideration of the outline business case within the review of the
Council’s Capital Programme; and
iii. further work in relation to Pre School Gaelic Medium provision be
progressed in conjunction with all stakeholders including the Glen Urquhart
Childcare Centre.
12. Significant Trading Operations
There had been circulated Report No ECS-9-10 dated 23 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which reviewed the Catering and Cleaning trading activities and considered whether or not both activities continued to satisfy the definition of significant trading operations as approved by the Education, Culture and Sport Committee in March 2004.
The Committee:-
i. NOTED that the current Catering and Cleaning trading activities no longer
complied with the definition of significant trading operations as outlined in
the report; and
ii. AGREED that, with effect from 1 April 2010, the requirement to maintain
statutory trading accounts for the Catering and Cleaning functions should
cease and that instead the delivery of best value by the Catering and
Cleaning activities be demonstrated by the measures outlined in the report.
13. Achievement of Looked After Children
There had been circulated Report No ECS-10-10 dated 18 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which informed Members of some of the many achievements of Looked After Children. The report was complimentary to the update reports on the education of Looked After Children presented to the Joint Committee on Children and Young People.
During discussion, Members welcomed the increasing focus on Looked After Children and the recognition of a broad range of achievements in areas including sport, music and performance. The importance of ensuring that all Looked After Children had knowledge of, and access to, the programme of extra-curricular activities which the Council provided was emphasised. However, academic attainment was important also and the second post of Education Link Worker was essential.
Thereafter, the Committee:-
i. NOTED the achievements of Looked After Children to date;
ii. AGREED that work with Looked After Children be a key part of the
Education, Culture and Sport Service’s self-evaluation and improvement
planning;
iii. AGREED that funding be identified from within present budgets to make
substantive the second post of Education Link Worker; and
iv. AGREED that further reports be submitted as necessary.
14. Alternative Delivery Mechanisms for all or some of Community Learning and Leisure Services
Declarations of Interest:-
Ms M Smith and Mr M Finlayson declared non-financial interests in this item as Directors of Averon Leisure Trust but, having applied the test outlined in Paragraph 5.18 of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, concluded that their interest did not preclude their involvement in the discussion (and voting).
Mrs G Sinclair and Mr R Pedersen declared non-financial interests in this item as Members of the Inverness Festivals and Events Working Group but, having applied the test outlined in Paragraph 5.18 of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, concluded that their interest did not preclude their involvement in the discussion (and voting).
There had been circulated Report No ECS-11-10 dated 1 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which invited Members to consider whether they wished to pursue the management and delivery of some or all of the Council’s sports, leisure, community and cultural facilities and services through a Trust type organisation.
The Head of Community Learning and Leisure gave a presentation during which he explained that the purpose of the report was simply to seek Members’ views on whether they wished further investigations to be carried out. If so, it was estimated that the research would take six months and a report would then be submitted to the Committee recommending specific courses of action. Over half of Scotland’s local authorities had established Trust-type organisations, most of which related to a single facility such as Inverness Leisure. The importance of clearly establishing the roles and responsibilities of both the Council and the Trust at the outset was emphasised. Various options for structuring a Trust, potential savings and costs and additional issues, including the need to engage with existing Leisure Trusts in Highland, were summarised. In relation to events in Inverness, the Inverness City Committee had expressed a clear preference for the management of this function to be delivered through the establishment of a company and it was recommended that this be investigated as part of the actions arising from the report.
During discussion, Members were generally supportive of further investigations being carried out to ascertain the best way to deliver services and to identify potential savings. Concern was expressed regarding the concept of one large Trust encompassing all cultural and leisure services in Highland but it was important to examine all options. A vast amount of research was required before the Committee would be in a position to make an informed decision.
Some Members argued that the Inverness events function should not form part of the proposed investigations. As indicated in the report, the Inverness City Committee’s preferred option was that the management of events in Inverness be delivered through the establishment of a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It was suggested that this be progressed as a matter of urgency and that draft articles of such a company be submitted to the City Committee in February 2010. The Inverness events function was a separate entity in that it was funded by the Inverness Common Good Fund and it was doubtful that its inclusion within a large Trust would improve management and governance. The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group had been extremely successful in delivering events in Inverness and it was felt that approval of the recommendation in the report would impede future progress. * In addition, disappointment was expressed that the Provost of Inverness had not communicated the proposals contained in the report to the Inverness City Committee or the Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group.
Other Members contended that all options should be investigated simultaneously to ensure that the Inverness City Committee’s proposal did not rule out an option that was more beneficial to the Highlands as a whole. The Head of Community Learning and Leisure had highlighted the need to engage with existing Trusts in the Highlands and it was prudent not to proceed with the establishment of a further company until such time as the proposed investigations had been carried out. To address some of the concerns which had been expressed, it was suggested that the investigations into the proposed Inverness events company be carried out at a very early stage.
It was further suggested that the use of the term “Trust” was incorrect and that “alternative body” was more appropriate.
Thereafter, the Committee AGREED to proceed with further investigation of the management and delivery of all of the Council’s sports, leisure, community and cultural services by an alternative body.
In relation to events in Inverness, Mr W Fernie, seconded by Mr A M Millar, MOVED that the Inverness City Committee’s preferred option that future management arrangements for events in Inverness be operated through the establishment of a company be investigated as part of the actions arising from the report at a very early stage.
As an AMENDMENT, Mr D Hendry, seconded by Ms M Smith, MOVED that the Inverness City Committee’s preferred option that future management arrangements for events in Inverness be operated through the establishment of a company be actioned.
On a vote being taken, the MOTION received 11 votes and the AMENDMENT received 7 votes. The MOTION was therefore carried, the votes having been cast as follows:-
For the Motion:
Lady Thurso, Mr W Fernie, Mrs I Campbell, Dr A Sinclair, Mr M Finlayson, Mrs M E Paterson, Mr A M Millar, Mr K MacLeod, Mr L Fraser, Ms J Douglas, Dr M E M Foxley
For the Amendment:
Mrs J Urquhart, Ms M Smith, Mr D Hendry, Mrs E McAllister, Mr R A C Balfour, Mr B Gormley, Mr M Monahan
Decision:
The Committee:-
i. AGREED to proceed with further investigation of the management and
delivery of all of the Council’s sports, leisure, community and cultural
services by an alternative body; and
ii. AGREED that the Inverness City Committee’s preferred option that future
management arrangements for events in Inverness be operated through
the establishment of a company be investigated as part of the actions
arising from the report at a very early stage.
(* Agreed at Highland Council on 4 March 2010)
15. Creative Scotland 09 – Rural Innovation Programme
There had been circulated Report No ECS-12-10 dated 7 December 2009 by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which sought approval to allocate £100,000 of the Highland Culture Programme budget in 2010/11 in support of a bid to secure £300,000 for the Highlands from the Creative Scotland 09 Rural Innovation Programme.
The Committee APPROVED the allocation of £100,000 from the Highland Culture Programme budget in the financial year 2010/11 in support of the bid for £300,000 from the Creative Scotland 09 Rural Innovation Programme.
16. Minutes of Meetings
The Committee APPROVED the Minutes of the Education Transport Appeals Committee held on 26 November 2009.
The meeting concluded at 2.05 pm.