Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of this agenda.

In accordance with the code of conduct there were no declarations of interest made by members in respect of matters under discussion at this meeting.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

The panel will consider the various documentation and information submitted, as well as hear from a number of witnesses -

The task and finish group considered the written evidence submitted and heard from the witnesses invited.  The full report arising from this task and finish group containing the findings, conclusions and recommendations is attached as an annex to  this minute.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

No matters of exempt business were discussed.