S. Sale – Commander, Waterloo HQ

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Apologies for Absence

Apologies for Absence were received from Jez Walters.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting (27^th March 2003)

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a true record.

Matters Arising

18.1 Annual Leave Arrangements - Update

Eddie Brand advised that a meeting had been arranged in NE Sector for early June.

Martin Flaherty confirmed that Wendy Foers was drafting a letter to all commanders to discuss the issue. He suggested that the arrangements should be signed off by the Staff Council Meeting on 3^rd July.

18.2 Sector Reps Facilities

Eddie Brand stated that East Central Sector were still waiting for their mobile phones. Martin Flaherty agreed that progress was needed. Tony Crabtree agreed to write some guidelines on using the phones to ensure there was no misunderstanding in the process

18.3 Membership of Sub Groups

Martin Flaherty advised the group that Tony Crabtree had met with Trade Union colleagues and that the principles of the sub group structure and membership had now been agreed.

18.4 Transfer Register

John O’Grady informed the group that he had met with the Commanders and reminded them that they needed to progress on the issue. Martin Flaherty notified the group it was the intention that the register would go live on 1^st July 2003.

18.5 Statutory Days

It was agreed that this item should be removed from the agenda.

Stadium Cover/TQATs

Gary Edwards enquired if TQATs were allowed to cover stadium visits.

Martin Flaherty stated that he was not aware of any reasons why they were not able to carry out this duty. Steve Sale then confirmed that as long as they have passed the green guide and that 2 TQAT’s are not together then there is no reason why they cannot do stadia cover.

Make Ready Scheme - Update

Martin Flaherty informed the group that the trial period in the North West Sector had been completed and was successful.

Martin Flaherty confirmed that the feedback that he had received had been positive. Crews liked the idea of having a vehicle ready from them each day. The programme was due to be completed at the end of May. He advised the group that it was estimated to cost £2.5 – £2.7 million to continue the programme and advised that 160 – 170 staff would be required to clean the vehicles.

Eirann Imroth stated that it was nice to have clean vehicles and that it ensured there was less vehicle downtime. All the reports she had received were good and all staff seemed happy with the service. Gary Edwards responded by all staff were happy that the vehicles were cleaned regularly; many crews stated that it was a shame that the scheme could not carry on.

Chiswick & Fulham Stations/Parking Fines

Gary Edwards notified the group that staff were getting parking tickets from the local council for parking in the bus lane outside the station. It was suggested that Bob Pearcey should be involved.

Martin Flaherty confirmed that he had spoken to John Hopson and had agreed that staff will not have to pay the fines

Heart Hospital W1 – Unable to park/poor access

Andy Zucconi stated that when they attend the hospital they are unable to park and have to leave the vehicle in the middle of the road. He expressed concern that it is dangerous to unload patients in the middle of the road.

Martin Flaherty agreed that this needs to be resolved and Russell Smith would be asked to deal with it as it falls within his sector.

Any Other Business

There was no any other business.

Conference Room, LASHQ

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