… to show they are on the side of victims and survivors of CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) ............................................................................................................ Rotherham Council Meeting on Wednesday 13 September 2017 beginning at 3 pm. Here is an opportunity for all 63 councillors to show they are on the side of victims and survivors of CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) Let’s hope that all 63 Councillors agree that it is essential that all RMBC officers (especially those appointed since the publication of the Jay Report almost three years ago, beginning with David McWilliams and Ian Thomas) are truthful in their engagements with of victims and survivors of CSE. 16 days have passed since my lengthy meeting with Sharon Kemp, RMBC Chief Executive, on Wednesday 26 July. Sharon’s PA took minutes. I have yet to receive a copy. I have had it confirmed this evening that I will be able to speak to the Rotherham Council petition on Wednesday 13 September 2017: The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Rotherham Town Hall, Moorgate Street, S60 2TH and will commence at 2.00pm. http://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=32 …………………………………………………………… Email confirmation ----- Original Message ----- From: McLaughlin, James Cc: Lal, Shokat Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 6:12 PM Subject: Petition Update Good afternoon Liam, I’m writing to provide an update on your petition – “We the undersigned We call on Sharon Kemp, Chief Executive, to write a letter to all employees of RMBC about the importance of truthfulness in their communications with representatives and advocates of victims and survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) in Rotherham.” You will note that there are 16 signatories to the e-petition hosted on the Council’s update. These are:- ….. In addition to these, I have received emails indicating that the following wish to sign the e-petition: This takes the petition to 21 signatories at the present time. As a qualifying petition under the Council’s petition scheme, you will have five minutes to address the Council meeting on Wednesday 13 September 2017. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Rotherham Town Hall, Moorgate Street, S60 2TH and will commence at 2.00pm. When you arrive at the Town Hall, you will need to sign in and then you will be directed to the gallery on the left-side of the Council Chamber. From there you will be able to use the microphone at the appropriate time when the Mayor calls you to speak. Item 3 on the agenda will concern petitions and the Mayor will invite you to address the meeting for a period up to five minutes. There will be no debate on the petition or your address, but a formal response will be provided from the relevant directorate after the meeting. I will email you a link to the agenda when it is published to confirm the running order. As I have indicated in our earlier conversations, I am happy to provide you with further information on the process as required. Best wishes, James James McLaughlin Democratic Services Manager Assistant Chief Executive’s Office Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council