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12 – Minutes of the Last Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held of 23 January, 2020 were agreed
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as a correct record.

13 – Matters Arising

Referring to Minute No. 7 – Future High Street Fund Update, Michael
Barry advised that that MHCLG had now provided written agreement
to the proposals to revise the Town Deal boundary to encompass
Walney and land around Buccleuch Dock. The plan showing the
revised boundaries had been circulated with the agenda.

14 – Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct

At the previous meeting, the Board had discussed the draft Terms of
Reference and Code of Conduct. Following that, final comments had
been invited ahead of final sign off at today’s meeting. Michael Barry
advised that some minor amendments had been made. The revised
documents had been appended to his report for the Board’s approval.

Alison Hatcher stated that the Terms of Reference did not make
reference to any Officers in attendance at the Board and that Officer
representation should be reflected.

Recommendations had been made for potential additional members
to become observers on the Board including:-

 BEIS;
 Minister and the Secretary of State.

Geoff Jolliffe added that he would find it helpful if when discussing
matters at future meetings, it was clear as to what matters were
confidential or public. The Chair advised that the Board meetings
should be a safe environment where matters could be discussed
openly and where possible, it would be highlighted at the time if
discussions strayed into confidential matters which accordingly would
not be included in the minutes. He suggested that the Terms of
Reference be updated to reflect that.

RESOLVED:- (i) To agree the Terms of Reference and Code of
Conduct subject to the amendments outlined above; and
Michael Barry

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