To receive apologies for non-attendance submitted by Panel Members.

Councillor Aspinall proposed Councillor Laing as Chair for the meeting, which was seconded by Councillor Blight.

The Panel agreed unanimously to appoint Councillor Laing as Chair for the meeting.

There were apologies received from:

·         Councillor Evans OBE, Councillor Lowry substituted

·         Councillor Lugger, Councillor Tofan substituted

Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2025.

The minutes of the meeting that took place on 23 May 2025 were agreed as a true and accurate record. 

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

There were no items of chairs urgent business.

(Please note there is a confidential minute to this item)

The Panel agreed that under Section 100(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined n paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Part 1 of Scheduled 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The Panel agreed to:

1.    Note the content of this report.

2.    Undertake formal interviews for the post of Interim Service Director for Children, Young People and Families Service.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

(The Panel remained in part 2 to undertake interviews)

Following an interview process, the Panel agreed unanimously to appoint candidate Lisa Davies to the position of Interim Service Director for Children, Young People and Families subject to Cabinet agreement and the necessary pre-employment checks.

The Panel will be asked to confirm the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2025.

The Panel agreed the confidential minutes of the meeting that took place on 23 May 2025.