Motion text
That this House recognises that Age UK Newcastle has encountered difficulties and will no longer be able to function in its current form; notes that Age UK Gateshead stated that it would consider delivering some existing services of Age UK Newcastle; is hopeful that Newcastle Council and Age UK nationally write-off all Age UK Newcastle's liabilities, so as to not jeopardise the future of Age UK Gateshead; understands that Age UK Gateshead's aim is to try and protect the services that support the older people of Newcastle, once the liabilities are removed; further understands that too many older people rely on these services for there to be any uncertainty in how services are delivered; is supportive of Age UK Gateshead and hopeful that Age UK makes a positive decision very soon, to help Age UK Gateshead to continue delivering excellence; and calls on the Government to support Age UK Gateshead in this endeavor.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Twist, Liz
Labour
Signed on
7 June 2018
Mearns, Ian
Labour
Signed on
7 June 2018
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
11 June 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 June 2018
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
11 June 2018
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
11 June 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.