LEADER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes:
The Leader reported the following:-
a) Congratulations were given to the Director of Social Services for his appointment as Junior Vice President of the Association of Directors of Social Services. It was noted this was the first representative from a unitary authority to reach this position.
b) The Youth Justice Plan previously approved by the Cabinet, had been endorsed with a commendation, by the Youth Justice Board for its quality and impact. Congratulations were given to the Youth Offending Team.
c) Gurbux Singh, Chief Executive of the Commission for Racial Equality, sent a letter to the Council thanking colleagues for their support in mounting the regional CRE conference that was held in Leicester on the Race Relations Amendment Act.
d) The Leicester Urban Regeneration Company had now been given approval from the Government. It was one of only three to be given approval this year.
e) With regard to the Tuberculosis outbreak in Leicester, the Leader praised the close working between the Council and Leicestershire Health Authority which resulted in quick action being taken. It was noted that schools and parents had been written to and further efforts were being made to consider what more could be done.