Issue - meetings

To receive any announcements from the Chairman and/or the Head of Paid Service

The following announcements were made:

(a)     The Chairman reported that he had given a talk at Malton School in connection with his chosen charities, particularly relating to the donation of stem cells and bone marrow.

(b)     The Chairman reported that it was normal practice for the Chairman of Council to host a dinner for the purpose of raising funds for the Chairman’s charities.  Members of Council were invited to attend the dinner, tickets were approximately £25 per head.  The Chairman requested Members to indicate their interest in attending such an event.  As the majority of Members present at the meeting indicated their support for the dinner, the Chairman reported that arrangements would be put in place.

(c)     The Chairman reported receipt of a paper, provided by Sheila Miller, titled “The Importance of Being Sceptical: Local concerns for health services should not be ignored”.  The Chairman reported that the paper would be published on the Council’s website.

To receive any announcements from the Chairman and/or the Head of Paid Service

The Chairman announced that a concert was to given by the York Gospel Choir on Saturday 27 March 2010 at the Methodist Church, Saville Street, Malton.  Tickets cost £8.00 and proceeds were in aid of her Chairman’s Charities.