Councillor Lynn Travis

Achievements during the Year

My work as a Councillor has been fulfilling and challenging during this past year. I have taken on the role of Executive Member for Adults Services which covers Social Care, Health and Wellbeing. This has enabled me to really get involved in improving the quality of life and services for many of our residents. I have visited as many of the services as possible and will continue to forge relationships in the coming year.

It has been difficult year with the scale of cuts demanded by the government. However, I am confident that the adults’ services teams have not let standards drop and that we continue to have high quality services. I am proud that we achieved the highest standard for services in the last assessment carried out towards the end of 2010.

I also enjoy representing Waterloo constituents and I feel that I have worked hard for the people of Waterloo and carried out my role as Councillor to the best of my ability.

Participation at Council Meetings and Panels

I have attended all Full Council Meetings and spoken on behalf of Waterloo residents and my Executive Member Adults Services portfolio. In addition I have fully participated in:

• Executive Board Meetings
• Labour Group Meetings
• District Assembly Meetings
• Tameside Housing Partnership Meetings
• Executive Member Briefings
• Dignity In Care Steering Group meetings (Chair)
• RIQ Forums & Conferences
• Big Chat Events
• Tameside Compact Group
• Health Partnership Board (Chair)
• Joint Commissioning Executive Board (Chair)
• Strategic Alcohol Group (Chair)
• Health and Wellbeing Shadow Board (Chair)
• Mental Health Local Involvement Group (Chair)
• Safeguarding Adults

Participation at District Assemblies

I have fully participated in the business of Ashton District Assembly, representing the views of Ashton Waterloo Ward and the wider Ashton area.

Participation on Outside Bodies and Partnerships

I am a Non-Executive Director of NHS Tameside and Glossop (PCT) – a role in which I can use my experience as a Tameside Councillor to help improve local health services, particularly through these difficult and changing times. Here I lead on public affairs and Chair the Quality Committee. I am particularly keen to develop stronger relationships with Tameside Foundation Trust to help improve local hospital services.

I have been re-appointed as the AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) representative on the DIGM (Dance Initiative Greater Manchester) Board. A body set up to promote dance for all ages and abilities across the region. I am delighted to say that there are many initiatives for dance in Tameside. DIGM are currently working in Tameside offering dance opportunities through the Stride project for young men and boys giving them the chance to work with professional dancers and perform regionally and nationally.

Constituency Work

I am always available to listen and help people. With my colleagues in Waterloo I have helped many constituents with problems they were experiencing.

I attend local tenants and residents groups and the Waterloo PACT (Police and Community Together) meetings. I also organise and attend local activities and events.

With Councillors Piddington and Whitley, we have jointly distributed our ward funds to help support local community and sporting groups across Waterloo.

Members' Advice Surgeries

Along with Councillors Whitley and Piddington, I hold three surgeries each month, one at Taunton Sunday School (First Monday of the month 6-7pm) and one at Waterloo Park Centre (First Saturday each month 11am-12noon). We also have a joint surgery with the Neighbourhood Police – in different locations, to be advertised locally. My colleagues and I deal with all the many problems constituents bring. We also walk the ward and talk to residents. We will continue our street surgeries this coming year.

Training and Development

I have attended seminars, TMBC Councillor training sessions and many other training courses to help me fulfil my role.