To receive and if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 19^th September 2012.

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 19^th September 2012, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To note a report of the Director of Environment.

The Director of Environment submitted a report regarding the annual match visit to Altrincham Football Club on 29^th January 2013 at the match against Boston United.

              RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

To note a report of the Director of Environment.

The Director of Environment submitted a report regarding the annual match visit to Manchester United Football Club on 2^nd March 2013 at the match against Norwich City.

              RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

To note a report of the Director of Environment.

The Director of Environment submitted a report requesting Members to consider a request by Lancashire County Cricket Club to extend their General Safety Certificate to cover the new developments.

              RESOLVED: That the request be approved subject to the following conditions being in place prior to the Players and Media Building, the Pavilion and Stands B and C being brought into use:-

(1)          All the construction work is completed in the areas to be occupied to the satisfaction of all the respective agencies,

(2)          All safety systems are in place and that satisfactory completion certificates have been issued

(3)          The Safety Procedures Manual has been amended to include the new development of the Players and Media Building, the Pavilion and Stands B and C.

To note a report of the Director of Environment.

The Director of Environment submitted a report presenting the Annual Safety Report for Lancashire County Cricket Club and the General Safety Certificate. The Sub-Committee was advised that the General Safety Certificate had been approved by the Safety at Sports Grounds Advisory Group following receipt of an application from the club.

              RESOLVED: That the Annual Safety Report and re-issue of the General Safety Certificate be noted.

The Chairman announced to the Sub-Committee that this meeting would be the final Sub-Committee for Mr. Finney, as he was retiring.

The Chairman conveyed on behalf of the Sub-Committee its appreciation to Alan for his commitment and dedication during the past 25 years and thanked him for the professional and thorough manner in which he had conducted himself during that time.

Alan thanked the Sub-Committee for their kind words and all their support during his employment with Trafford Council.

All Members of the Sub-Committee and Officers wished Alan well in his retirement.