Apologies were received from Councillor Dick Edginton.

It was noted that in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, notice had been given that Councillor Billy Brookes had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Danny Brookes, Councillor David Hall had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Claire Arnold and Councillor Terry Taylor had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor James Knowles for this Meeting only.