Friday 10 May 2013

I can’t believe it’s a week since the election. The member induction programme is well underway; almost all of the 98 members have been sworn in and we have completed sessions with them on law and governance, and today in Monkton Park we are holding the first of two safeguarding days – extremely important as members become corporate parents to our looked after children. It’s been a good week because I’ve been able to visit all of the hubs and speak with lots of staff.


Tuesday next week sees the first full council for new members. This is where the leader, cabinet members and chairs & members of all the committees are announced or allocated. Keep a sharp eye out to find out who you will be working with. Carolyn, Maggie and I will be addressing full council at the start of their session to outline the challenges ahead for the organisation and the elected members. I’m looking forward to this.

My weight loss is progressing well – now nearer 4 stone off than 3 which is great. I’m missing cheese the most...

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Thanks for reading and talk again in a few days.

Carlton