The Chairman welcomed Councillor Craig Leyland and Greg Macrdechian, Interim Local Plan Lead, to the Meeting.

Apologies were received from Councillor Alex Hall.

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 Ruchira Yarsley had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Travis Hesketh for this Meeting only.