Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Terry Knowles and Tom Kemp.

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 Sid Dennis had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Daniel McNally and Councillor Terry Taylor had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Sam Kemp, for this Meeting only.