Deputations & Petitions (From Members of the Public)
Council will receive any petitions and/or deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also submit a petition at the meeting relating to a matter on which the body has powers and responsibilities.
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation in writing, at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting (Thursday 9 November) and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting.
Decision:
1) Council received the following deputations;
(i) Sara Blagbough (regarding the potential closure of Castle Grange Care Home)
(ii) Philip Gott (regarding the future of Batley Owls)
(iii) Tim Gilligan (regarding the Council’s cuts to services)
(iv) Surraya Patel (regarding sports provision in Dewsbury)
2) No petitions were submitted.