Issue - meetings

The Executive Board considered the attached report.

RECOMMENDED: That

(1)               electors in the Castlefields Ward be consulted on the proposed change of name; and

(2)       a Working Party of elected representatives be nominated to consider any representations received following the consultation.

The Council considered a report of the Chief Executive which informed Members of a request to change the name of Castlefields Ward to Castle Ward.

RECOMMENDED: That

(1)         electors in the Castlefields Ward be consulted on the proposed change of name; and

(2)         a Working Party of elected representatives be nominated to consider any representations received following the consultation.

            The Board received a report of the Chief Executive which informed Members of a request to change the name of Castlefields Ward to Castle Ward.

            A request had been received from the Leader and Labour Ward Councillors for the Castlefields Ward, to change the name of the Ward to ‘Castle Ward’.

            Under the Local Government and Public Involvement in the Health Act 2007 there was a provision for a Local Authority to change the name of an electoral area.

            The Council would need to pass a resolution following consultation with such persons as it considers appropriate on the proposed name. It was suggested that leaflets be sent to households in the Ward on the proposed name change and information on the issue be posted on the Council’s website.

            On completion of exercise a report would be prepared for submission to a Member Working Party, which would make a recommendation to Full Council in October 2008 who would make the final decision.

            RESOLVED: That

(1)       That Council be recommended to consult electors in the Castlefields Ward on the proposed change of name; and

(2)       A Working Party of Elected representatives be nominated to consider any representations received following the consultation.