Agenda and decisions

Toapprovethe Minutesofthemeetingof the Committeeheld on 21 October 2015.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 21 October 2015 were approved as a correct record.

TheCouncillorswill be askedto say ifthereare any items on theAgenda in whichthey have disclosablepecuniary interests,which wouldprevent themfrom participating inany discussionof the itemsor participating in any vote upon the items, orany otherinterests.

No interests were declared.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

That all items be considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any 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 hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

The Committee received deputations from the following people regarding the Proposals for the provision of Hospital Services in Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield: Jenny Shepherd, Paul Cooney, Jane Rendle and Natalie Ratcliffe.

Representatives from Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Groups will be in attendance to provide: an update on the proposals for the provision of hospital services in Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield; outline any work that is still required to be undertaken prior to consultation; present the pre-consultation business case; and provide an indication of the timeline for the consultation process.

Contact: Richard Dunne, Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer - 01484 221000

(1) That attendees be thanked for attending the meeting.

(2) That the Committees supporting officers be authorised to liaise with attendees to obtain any information that has arisen from the discussion.

Members of the Joint Committee will discuss the consultation plan and receive an update in relation to the associated consultation materials.

Contact: Richard Dunne, Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer - 01484 221000

That the Committee request that Commissioners:

(i) Consider extending the 12 week consultation period;

(ii) Provide the Committee with final drafts of the consultation material for comment;

(iii) Test the consultation questions before commencement of the consultation;

(iv) Confirm the consultation timescale to include the date when the response from the Committee is required and the date a decision will be made as to whether to proceed with the proposals.

The Joint Committee will discuss its revised Terms of Reference and working arrangements.

Contact: Richard Dunne, Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer - 01484 221000

That the Committee agree the revised Terms of Reference and working arrangements.