Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Alex Hall and Kate Marnoch.

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 Daniel Simpson had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Ru Yarsley and Councillor Carleen Dickinson had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Steve McMillan for this Meeting only.