LOWRY COMMITTEE
The Lowry (North Room),
Pier 8, Salford Quays.
18th September, 2007
Meeting commenced: 3.30 p.m.
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ended: 4.00 p.m.
PRESENT: Councillor Merry – in the Chair
Councillors Dobbs, K Garrido, Potter and Warner
The Chief Executive and Finance Director of The Lowry
1.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Warmisham and Andy
Howitt.
2.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
RESOLVED: THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 28th March, 2007, be approved as a
correct record.
3.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
RESOLVED: THAT, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public
be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the ground that it
involved the likely disclosure of exempt information, as specified in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of
Schedule 12A to the Act.
4.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
The Finance Director submitted key notes with regard to the accounts in respect of the
current financial year, for the period to 30th August, 2007.
RESOLVED: THAT the information be noted, in particular, that outturn was favourable to
budget by £19,000.
5.
BUSINESS PLAN
The Chief Executive reported that a three-year Business Plan was in the process of being
developed and would be available in the near future.
RESOLVED: THAT an item regarding the above Business Plan be included on the agenda
for the next meeting of the Lowry Committee.
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