Councillor Harrison's Annual Report
Councillor Bill Harrison
Ward: Ashton-under-Lyne St Michael's
Annual Report of Activities 2009/10
Participation at Council Meetings and Panels
- I have attended all Full Council meetings and any special meetings when called.
- I am Deputy Chair of Overview (Audit) Panel.
- This year I have served as a Member of the Enforcement Panel and the Personal and Health Services Scrutiny Panel.
Participation at District Assemblies
I am a Member of Ashton District Assembly and have attended all of the meetings held this municipal year and I have also attended any special meetings called regarding the budget and any other essential items.
Participation on Outside Bodies and Partnerships
- I am a Member of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Ethics Audit Panel.
- I represent the Authority on the Airport Consultative Committee and I am also a Member of the Airport Community Trust Panel. I am a Member of the Smallshaw/Hurst Partnership and I attend meetings of PACT (Cedar Park) and also the Friends of Cedar Park.
Constituency Work
I have attended various public and residents and tenants meetings and also meeting constituents in their own home regarding issues. I have spoken on behalf of my constituents at Speakers Panel and to outside bodies, expressing their views and concerns.
I have made many site visits and environmental improvements in the Ward and we are continuing to improve on these all the time. Various alley-gating schemes have now been completed and I am currently involved in the introduction of residents only parking schemes.
Members Advice Surgeries
I have attended all Ward surgeries, which have been well attended by constituents, who have raised not only their own personal problems but problems generally within the Ward. This has given us the opportunity to put most of these issues right.
Training and Development
I have attended several training sessions this year including Chairing Skills, Introduction to Treasury Management and City Region Governance.





