MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 20 APRIL 2006 AT RENAISSANCE HOUSE, WARRINGTON

Present: 
Bryan Gray (Chairman)
David Brockbank
Joe Dwek
Sir Martin Harris
Peter Hensman
Pauleen Lane
Dave McCall
John Merry
John Moverley
Vanda Murray
Marie Rimmer
Anil Ruia
Brenda Smith
Maureen Williams 

Also Present: 
Steven Broomhead
Bernice Law, Secretary
Ian Haythornthwaite (78/04, 78/07,  78/11)
Maurice Gubbins (78/04)
Peter White (78/06)
Mark Hughes (78/08)
Peter Mearns (78/09)
Nigel Craig (78/05)
Keith Barnes (GONW)

78/00 PRESENTATION:  CSR 2007 DAN ROSENFIELD HM TREASURY

Dan Rosenfield, Head of the Regional and Development Administration Team in HM Treasury set out fiscal and economic background to the Government's forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review and explained how RDA resources would be considered.
 
78/01 INTRODUCTION AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

The Chairman welcomed Vanda Murray to the Agency Board.

Apologies were received from Mike Storey.

78/02 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16 MARCH 2006

The minutes were approved as a correct record.
 
78/03 ACTION POINTS FROM LAST MEETING AND MATTERS ARISING 
 
The Board noted the progress made with regard to the action points from the previous meetings.

ITEMS FOR DECISION
 
78/04 MEDIA ZONE AND BBC NORTH PROJECT
 
 Anil Ruia declared an interest in this item.

The Board considered the findings from the independent economic appraisal that Regeneris consultants had been commissioned to conduct on the two proposals received from Manchester and Salford in respect of the Media Zone and BBC North project.

The Board noted that in January 2006 the BBC’s Governors had accepted that the Media and Enterprise Zone (MEZ) concept provided the right creative environment for the proposed relocation of eight BBC Departments to Manchester/Salford in 2010 and also noted, as a consequence of this decision, the Agency’s approach to the development of the MEZ.  The Board was reminded that approximately 1500 BBC posts would be transferred to Manchester/Salford, of which up to 50% were expected to move from London; and that the  proposals for the relocation to Manchester were part of the BBC’s “Out of London” strategy. 

The Board was advised that DCMS and Treasury were currently considering the BBC’s submission as part of Licence Fee negotiations which were due to conclude in summer 2006.  The Board was also reminded that the Agency and the respective City Councils had committed to ensure the BBC’s relocation through funding investment to secure the development of a robust MEZ with the BBC as its anchor tenant.

The Board also noted that:

• The Northern RDAs were working together to support and maximise the benefits of the relocation through lobbying, focussed sector events and targeted use of the Northern Way Growth Fund.  The potential role of ITV/Granada as an occupant and user of the MEZ facilities was being pursued by both bidders.  The Agency would confirm directly with ITV on its location intentions prior to the BBC decision.
• The recent DCMS White Paper on the BBC and the Charter Renewal Agreement were key aspects of the future remit of the BBC.  The Agency would continue to work closely with DCMS to influence these processes to benefit the MEZ proposals and their implementation.
• On 10 April the NWDA BBC Sub Committee had met to consider the Regeneris economic appraisal and had received presentations from the Manchester and Salford MEZ bid teams.  The Sub Committee concluded unanimously that it should recommend to the main Board that the Agency’s investment should proceed.

The Board approved the investment in the project subject to:

• Receipt of the European Commission’s approval (via a Notification) to the public sector funding, in order to comply with State Aid guidelines.
• Conditions of grant to the local authority/private developer regarding:

o BBC commitment on relocating functions, and staff numbers and roles;
o Developer commitment regarding the content of Phase 1 of the MEZ;
o Appropriate project management framework, including controls and governance;
o NWDA’s role in ongoing marketing and development of the MEZ;
o Controls on types of activity to be accommodated in the MEZ;
o Viability of the shared studio complex without requiring NWDA financial support.

The Board also agreed that the above indicative conditions should be finalised once the BBC had selected its preferred MEZ site.

78/05 MANN ISLAND, LIVERPOOL WATERFRONT

Bryan Gray declared an interest in this item and Sir Martin Harris took the Chair.

The Board was reminded that in July 2005, it approved, subject to a number of pre conditions, the proposals for the development of Mann Island, including grants to National Museums Liverpool (NML) for the Museum of Liverpool; and to British Waterways (BW) for the canal link.  As well as the pre conditions, the Board also agreed to review the proposals after the Stage 1 decision had been made by the Heritage Lottery Fund whom NML had also applied for funding towards the new museum. 

The Board was also reminded that NWDA grants were subject to HM Treasury approval and that Treasury approval had been received in November 2005.  However, HLF had not approved the funding to NML for the exhibition fit out within the proposed new museum.  However HLF had advised that it would be happy to receive a further more detailed bid, in June 2006, with a final decision being made in January 2007.

The Board noted that at an extraordinary meeting on 6 April the NWDA Marketing, Communications and Tourism Sub Committee had reviewed in detail the progress made by NML to fulfil the grant conditions.  The Sub Committee also received a presentation from NML on the proposals for the museum, including information on the contingency plans in place should funding not become available as and when required.

The Board received a summary of the progress made against the pre conditions and approved the recommendations which the Marketing, Communications and Tourism Sub Committee made to the main Board as a result of its meeting on 6 April.  Confirmation of Objective 1 funding.

The Board also approved as recommended by the Sub Committee:

• An additional grant of to BW towards the canal link, to accommodate the transfer of part of the Objective 1 grant to NWDA (previously received by the Agency).
• The proposal to enter into a Development Agreement with Neptune Developments/Countryside Properties on terms set out in the report they had received and as previously agreed.

78/06 NWDA’S ROLE IN HOUSING
 
The Board considered a detailed report on the Agency’s proposed role within the Housing Agenda, given that the revised RES now contained a number of actions relating to Housing.  The Board was reminded that whilst the Agency was not the lead body for these actions, a number impacted upon the Agency.

The Board agreed that NWDA should not be a major direct provider of Housing.  However it acknowledged that current Agency activity was aimed at a number of different aspects of housing related issues, including:

• Support for economic activity in HMR areas where NWDA was represented on each of the Pathfinder Boards) in support of housing activity.
• Work to influence the RHS and RSS to align housing policy with economic objectives, and also work with other RDAs to influence national policy.
• The establishment of RENEW to provide good practice and better skills in construction.
• The review of sector activity, for which the Board noted that the outcome was still awaited.  However it was understood that it was unlikely to be supportive of substantial Agency involvement in large employment sectors such as construction.
• Work on rural issues and the links between economic opportunities and sustainable communities.
• Links with external partners, such as CABE and English Heritage, to provide the Design agenda.

The Board agreed that given the range of activity as outlined above, there was likely to be increased pressure on the Agency to become more involved in Housing.  The Agency’s involvement should focus on three major themes, which were: Investment; Influence; and Best Practice.

78/07 FINANCIAL DELEGATIONS POLICY 
 
The Board noted that following the issue by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry of the Management Statement and Financial Memorandum the Agency had taken the opportunity to update its Financial Regulations and Scheme of Financial and Business Delegations.  The Audit Committee at its meeting earlier that day, had reviewed the Financial Regulations and Scheme of Financial and Business Delegations; and the subsequent proposed policy statement in respect of the Financial Delegations. 

The Chair of the Audit Committee outlined the Committee’s recommendations on the way forward.

It was agreed that the amended Financial Business Delegations Policy would be brought back to the Board in May along with the full Financial Regulations.

REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY

78/08 IMPLEMENTING THE RES AND PROGRESS ON THE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATIONAL ACTIONS
 
The Board noted that from now on, progress on Transformational Actions (TAs) contained within the RES would be a regular item on the Board agenda each month.  The report this month considered progress against the Business TAs.

The Board also noted that for each RES action, it had been agreed that the following information would be collected:

• A baseline position against the action (April 2006)
• A target position that the region can hope to achieve (March 2009)
• Key performance indicators (and milestones) to measure progress towards this target position
• Summary actions proposed to achieve this change, with more detail for the coming year. This would focus on outcomes, rather than process.
• Total public and private sector investment being allocated to the Transformational Action (2006-9), from a range of sources.

The Board was advised that each lead partner had two responsibilities, to

• Ensure that activity against the action for which they were responsible was being progressed and co-ordinated; and to provide this information annually to NWDA.
• Review their own Corporate/Business Plans in the light of the new RES, and provide information about their own investment against each RES action.

The Board was reminded that SRPs had an additional role to bring together all the actions appropriate to their sub region into a Sub Regional Action Plan consistent with the RES, and with City Regional Development Programmes, where appropriate.

The Board noted the process to implement the RES and also noted the progress made against the Business TAs.

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
 
78/09 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 2012
 
The Board noted the progress made by the new London Organising Committee for the Olympics, which had included a number of national and regional structures being put into place.  The Board also noted that as well as setting up these structures, marketing and sponsorship plans were also being compiled. 

The Board was reminded that in the North West, a Steering Group had been established, which was chaired by Andy Worthington. Also that in January 2006, the Agency on behalf of the Steering Group had organised a successful visit by Lord Coe (Chair of the London Organising Committee).

The Board was advised that at the end of March the Organising Committee had issued a Planning Framework, to which each nation and region had been asked to provide a vision of the benefits that would be derived from the Games.  Consequently an overall UK wide summary plan would be established, which following consultation would be approved by the Nations and Regions Group in November 2006.  The Board noted that the Agency had started to consider areas where it would specifically contribute to the North West Regional Benefits Plan; and would co-ordinate the compilation of the Plan in consultation with regional partners.

The Board also noted that there was growing interest from MPs, business and supporting communities, as well as the wider public.  The Board was advised that NWDA and Sport England had agreed to jointly fund a Regional Co-ordinator post for an initial period of three years to provide project management and communication support for the region.

The Board were informed that Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council and David Taylor, Chair of Elevate had been appointed to the Olympic Delivery Authority.

78/10 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

a)   Northern Way Strategic Stocktake    
The Board noted that on 17 March the Northern Way Management Group met DTI, ODPM and HM Treasury officials to undertake a strategic review of the Northern Way activity to ensure that it remained fit for purpose and consequently achieve its overall strategic objectives.

The Board noted that as a result the following was agreed:

• A clear succinct narrative and restatement of the Northern Way objectives would be produced.
• The top five transformational priorities for the Northern Way based on thematic issues (such as Transport, Science, Private Investment and Skills), and spatial issues (particularly the importance of the M62 Corridor and the Manchester/Leeds growth axis) would be identified and evidenced.
• RDA activity in key areas would be emphasised to show where RDAs and the Northern Way was adding value.
• Those areas of pan – northern activity that were not adding value to RDA mainstream activity in support of each of the three region’s RES would be halted.
• The role of the private sector in leading the Northern Way would be clarified and its contribution identified.
• Management capacity and governance would be improved to ensure that the Northern Way support arrangements were fit for purpose.
• Whitehall involvement would be widened and deepened, in the context of the Regional Economic Performance Public Service Agreement target (to which the Northern Way is a key contributor) including the development of a clear process strategy to influence the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007. 
• The Communications and Influencing Strategy would be improved.
• Work would be conducted to ensure the recognition of Northern Way activities in various performance frameworks.
• Greater alignment of City Region Business cases to the Northern Way and RDA objectives would be developed.

The Board also noted that regular strategic stocktake meetings would take place twice a year.

b)   Manchester / Liverpool City Region Business Plans   
The Board noted that Manchester City Council and AGMA had submitted to David Miliband on 29 March, the Manchester City Business case (A New Deal for Manchester). The Board was advised that the document set out the case for Manchester to have more autonomy and devolved decision making to enable the city region to reach its potential.  This is based around collaborative governance arrangements comprising an Executive Board for Manchester, to act as the prime commissioning agent.  Scrutiny would be provided by existing joint boards and the Greater Manchester Forum.

The Board was advised that, prior to the submission, detailed discussions had taken place between NWDA and Manchester; and NWDA had provided a letter of support, which outlined a number of actions that would need to happen to ensure that the objectives were achieved to fulfil the potential of the Manchester city region, as set out in the RES.

The Board noted that, to ensure delivery of the RES the Agency was taking forward with Greater Manchester SRP, the development of an action plan to act as a commissioning framework for NWDA activity, and as the basis of aligning investment across the public sector and the city region over the next three years.  The Board agreed that this was a significant and unique opportunity to bring about progress in the region; and that A New Deal for Manchester represented a significant step forward by partners in the city region.  The Board also agreed that the Agency should look to Government Departments to provide the practical support required, whilst ensuring that it was made clear that the Agency's position in terms of support was clearly based on Manchester continuing to operate within the regional framework and using the Agency’s SRP investment planning approach as the basis for future activity. 

The Board also noted that Liverpool would not present their case to Ministers until May, and discussions were continuing with them on the same principles as with Manchester, about the basis of their business case.  

c)   Budget 2006 – Implications for the North West  
The Board noted that the Agency had reviewed the Chancellor’s Budget statement, made on 22 March, to assess the implications for the North West region. 

The Board also noted that activities related to CSR2007, which had also been announced in the Budget, would have implications in respect of Agency activity around Business Link, City Regions, Sub Regional arrangements and alignment of the RES with other regional strategies.

d)   Climate Change – The UK Programme 2006
The Board noted that on 28 March DEFRA had announced the Climate Change Programme which seeks to tackle climate change domestically; and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The Board was advised of the key measures that would be put in place and which aimed to target every sector of the economy. The Board also noted the key message, which was that whilst good progress had been made on tackling Climate Change there was still much more to be done to reduce its wide ranging impact. Consequently the programme was expected to reduce the UK’s emissions of greenhouse gases to 23-25% below base year levels and reduce the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions to 15-18% below 1990 levels by 2010.  (Saving 12m tonnes of carbon by that date).

The Board was advised of the implications of the Climate Change Programme on the North West, which briefly were:

• Government targets versus RES targets:   The report suggests that anticipated levels of economic growth have adversely impacted on meeting the target for CO2 emissions. This finding coupled with the Northwest’s sectoral make-up and industrial heritage impacts directly on the new RES vision to achieve economic growth whilst reducing CO2 emissions per unit of GVA.
• Potential Benefits of climate change:  There is potential benefit for the Energy and Environmental Technologies RES priority sector as companies seek new ways of cutting energy use and turn to this sector for R&D.
• Emissions from industry and the energy sector have reduced. The Board noted that this was largely the result of the EU - ETS, which caps greenhouse gas production from energy-intensive industries and allows companies to buy and sell emissions permits to/from each other.
• Emissions from Housing and Transport:    The Board noted that despite debate, emissions from industry/energy sector were still falling.  Emissions from transport and homes continued to rise, and it was in these areas where policy initiatives remained piecemeal. This was the context within which RES Action 91 – Creating a Northwest Energy Strategy – would be implemented. 

The Board noted the events that would take place on World Environment Day – 5 June 2006.
 
e)   Further Education White Paper: Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances

The Board noted that on 27 March the Government published its formal response to the Foster Review of FE in the form of the White Paper "Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances".  The Board was advised that the White Paper addressed six main themes:

• The need for colleges to set out their clear mission and purpose; 
• Changes to better meet the needs of both employers and learners; 
• Raising the quality of teaching and learning; 
• Tackling underperformance and freeing up the market; 
• Funding shared provision across the 14-19 spectrum;
• Simplifying relationships between the LSC and colleges.

The Board was advised that the White Paper linked directly to the LSC's Agenda for Change, particularly Theme 7 which precipitated a major reconfiguration of the LSC and substantially strengthened the regional dimension of its operation. 

The Board noted that in its lead role capacity the Agency had been fully involved in both the Foster Review Group and the drafting of the White Paper.  Consequently the regional dimension was clearly evident.  The RES was recognised as a significant influence on planning and the Regional Skills Partnership as a mechanism which could draw different partners together to address common and agreed priorities.  The Board also noted that in addition, within the White Paper, there were three particular NWDA interests;

• The specific assurance that Train to Gain (brand name for the National Employer Training Programme) must be housed within the wider business support services being managed by RDAs
• A strong focus on joint capital planning
• In three regions, of which the NW is one, the Train to Gain Pathfinders would be invited to include level 4 and above.

The Board agreed that this was a good response to RES analyses, which had highlighted the need to focus on higher level skills as well as level 2; strengthened the FE/HE interface between LSC and HEFCE, and made explicit the role of the RSP in extending beyond the LSC threshold of level 3 to construct a seamless full range offer to employers.

The Board noted that by the end of June, NWDA would develop a detailed RDA response to the White Paper.

f)    Regional Skills Partnership (RSP)   
The Board noted that on 17 March the third development dialogue between a cross Department Dialogue between a team of cross Government Departments and the NW RSP. The discussion focussed on six main themes: planning; business support; progress made by the Sector Skills Councils; Tackling worklessness; the 14-19 agenda; and Leadership.  The Board was advised that whilst a formal response to the NW region was still awaited, the national RSP Steering Group had reviewed the outcomes from the seven of the nine dialogues that had taken place in each region and had concluded that there was now evidence that the RSP structures were having a positive impact and providing tangible impacts.

h)  Regional Spatial Strategy   
The Board noted that, in January 2006 the North West Regional Assembly had submitted the draft NW Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) to the Secretary of State.  The Board was advised that a formal consultation period on the draft document commenced on 20 March and would run until 12 June 2006.  A public examination of the findings from the consultation will take place on 30 October 2006, from which a report will be published for further consultation.  The Board were informed that the final RSS was expected to be published towards the end of 2007. 

The Board noted that the Infrastructure Sub Committee will consider this matter at its meeting on 25 May 2006.

i)   Second Mersey Crossing   
The Board welcomed the news that the Government had decided to allocate £86m and a further £123m PFI credits towards the development of the Second Mersey Crossing.  The Board was reminded that the project would deliver one of the RES Transformational Actions and would support growth across the Liverpool city region as well as providing access to key developments such as Liverpool John Lennon Airport.  The Board noted that construction was expected to start in 2010 and the bridge was expected to be opened by 2014.

The Board agreed that the decision had come about through:

• The region working together and being clear on its priorities through the RES.
• The Regional Funding Allocations advice to Government, which was submitted by NWDA and NWRA earlier this year, and through which, for the first time, the region had specifically agreed its transport priorities.

j)   Avian Influenza   
The Board noted that following confirmation in Scotland of the incidence of Avian Influenza, a meeting of the Civil Contingencies Committee (led by Government Office North West) had taken place on 6 April.  The Committee had reviewed the contingency plans already in place and concluded that all relevant steps were being taken.

Although not directly involved in emergency planning, the Board agreed that  it was important that the Agency closely monitored the situation, as like Foot and Mouth, there could be serious and negative impacts on the region’s economy (particularly the food supply chain and tourism industries) should there be any further outbreaks of Avian Flu. 

k)   National Strategic Reference Framework (Euro Structural Funds) and Assisted Area Maps   
The Board was advised that Government had recently released two documents: the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF); and Regional Aid guidelines in respect of Assisted Areas.  The Agency had been working with the Regional Assembly and Sub Regional Partners to agree joint responses to both; and a regional consultation event had been held on 4 April. 

l)   Queen’s Awards for Enterprise   
The Board noted that the Queen’s Award for Enterprise scheme, which recognised and rewarded outstanding achievements by UK companies, would be promoted throughout the summer; and that the  Queen’s Award Office had approached all RDAs to help with the promotion.

The Board was advised that NWDA and UKTI had agreed to work together to promote the scheme via a seminar which would be held in July 2006 and also through external marketing.

k)  Lyons Enquiry into Local Government   
The Board noted that Sir Michael Lyons had undertaken an inquiry into Local Government, which sought to further incentivise local government involvement in economic development activity.  Evidence had been sought under four key themes:

• The Strategic Role of Local Government – defined as “place shaping”.
• The Case for Further Devolution and Decentralisation.
• Managing pressures on local services.
• Scope for a new agreement.
   

The Board was advised that RDAs had produced a joint response to the inquiry which focused on those things that had a direct or indirect impact on economic competitiveness and performance of the English regional economies.

l)   Health Work and Well Being – Caring For Our Future   
The Board noted that the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department of Health and the Health and Safety Executive had produced  “Health Work and Well Being – Caring For Our Future” which was an outline of Government strategy to optimise work opportunities for those with health disabilities; and to ensure that work had a positive and not a negative impact on people’s health. The Board noted that the cost of ill health to the nation’s economy amounted to £12 billion.

The Board was advised that to take forward the strategy, the Government would appoint, in Spring 2006, a National Director to lead a national debate on occupational health and to look at how proposals for action would be implemented and funded.  Stakeholders would be engaged through the formation of a National Stakeholder Council and Network and Regional Stakeholder Councils would also be required. A National Charter would also be developed. 

The Board noted that RDAs may be asked to establish the Regional Stakeholder Council. 
 
m)   Independent Performance Assessment   
The Chief Executive reported that the National Audit Office had concluded its assessment of the Agency’s performance and was now preparing the Assessment document, which would be presented to the Agency on 24 April.  The final report would be published at the end of May 2006.

n)   Launch of the Regional Economic Strategy   
The Board was pleased to note that the two launch events for the RES had been successful.

• The first on 27 March at Westminster at which 120 delegates attended, including Parliamentarians and other stakeholders.  Ian McCartney chaired the event and John Healy, Chief Secretary to the Treasury gave a keynote speech.
• The regional launch took place at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on 30 March, at which over 700 delegates attended.

o)   Carlisle Airport  
The Board was advised that the Airport had been sold to W A Developments / Eddie Stobart.  The matter in respect of regeneration would now be the responsibility of Cumbria Vision.

p)   Sustainable Energy at Renaissance House  
The Board was advised that the Agency had explored options to install renewable energy sources at Renaissance House; and subsequently after consideration, had decided to explore the installation of a wind turbine.

q)    Comprehensive Spending Review
The Board noted that the RDA single programme was being considered as part of a wider review of economic development led by HM Treasury.  The review was being carried out in two stages.  First, RDAs were providing detailed analysis of their existing spending and potential for future efficiencies to HM Treasury by early June.  Discussions would then take place on future policy requirements in terms of how Government can best support the delivery of RES priorities into the Autumn.

The Board was advised that the RDAs had established a collective process for managing their input to the CSR.  This was being led by Patrick White. In addition the NWDA Chief Executive was chairing the development of an overall report on RDAs impact in their first six years.  The Agency was also working with Yorkshire and the North East to identify issues where it was appropriate to develop a Northern Way approach. 
 
78/11 FINANCE DIRECTORS REPORT

Financial Position    
The Board noted the Agency’s financial position as at 28 February 2006 and the expected outturn for the end of the financial year 2005/06.  The Board was advised that National Audit Office was expected to commence its audit on 12 June and complete on 30 June. The final Accounts would be presented to the July Board meeting.

Procurement  
The Board received an analysis of the three panels which had been tendered in respect of Management Consultancy; Research; and Legal Services.  The Board also noted that an informal review of Best Practice related to the Agency’s procurement would be undertaken. A report would be presented to the next Audit Committee for discussion and to a subsequent Board meeting for information.

NWDA Efficiency Plan  
The Board noted the Quarter 3 Efficiency Plan Performance Report which showed that the Agency had met its targets to date and would achieve all its efficiency performance targets for 2005/06.

Delegations and Single Tender Actions  
The Board noted the Schedule of Delegations for the period 17 February to 22 March 2006 and also approved a Single Tender Action in respect of Northwest Aggregates Working Party (Cheshire County Council) for the Northwest Waste Surveys project, to the value of £110,000.

78/12 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Chairman reported on the recent successful visit to the region by the Chair of SWERDA and SEEDA.  The visit included Sellafield and Daresbury ISTP.

Nominations were requested for a place on the Small Business Council.

78/13 MINUTES OF THE ENTERPRISE, INNOVATION AND SKILLS SUB COMMITTEE HELD ON 16 MARCH 2006.

The Board noted the minutes of the Enterprise, Innovation and Skills Sub Committee Meeting held on 16 March 2006.

MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS AND TOURISM SUB COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 APRIL 2006.

The Board noted the minutes of extraordinary meeting of the Marketing, Communications and Tourism Sub Committee held on 6 April 2006.

78/14 MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUB COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 6 APRIL 2006.

The Board noted the minutes of extraordinary meeting of the Infrastructure Sub Committee held on 6 April 2006.

The Chairman agreed to consider with the Chief Executive, a presentation to a future Board meeting on the new Anfield proposals.

78/15 DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
 
The next meeting would be a residential meeting in Cheshire from 17 to 18 May 2006.