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12 – Minutes of the Last Meeting

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The minutes of the meeting held of 23​ January, 2020 were agreed

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 representatives on the Board including:-

● Sami Falou – BEIS;

● Suzanne Jones – Leader of Town Deals throughout the North

West; and
● 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.
Michael Barry
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