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

The following declarations of interest were made by members in accordance with the code of conduct –

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 various documentation and information submitted as well as hear from a number of witnesses –

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

(Councillors Kate Taylor and Philippa Davey declared personal interests

in respect of the above item).

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)   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 at the meeting.