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

There were no declarations of interest.

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

There were no items of chair’s urgent business. 

Chris Squire (Service Director for HROD) presented the report to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:

The Panel agreed to:

1.    Note the content of this report;

2.    Accept the recommendation that one candidate would progress to interview by the Panel;

3.    Undertake the formal interview on Friday 26 September 2025.

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 agreed to pass 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 involved 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.

Following an interview process, the Panel unanimously agreed to offer the role of Service Director for Education, Participation and Skills, to Amanda Davis subject to Cabinet approval and the necessary pre-employment checks.