Apologies were received from Councillors Claire Arnold, Billy Brookes and Stephen Evans.

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 Edward Mossop had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Robert Watson for this Meeting only.

N.B. Councillor James Knowles joined the Meeting at 10.04am