The Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for this particular meeting.

The committee agreed that Councillor Mahony is appointed Chair and Councillor Hendy is appointed as Vice Chair for this particular meeting.

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

There were no declarations of interest 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.

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(s) 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.

Agreed that under Section 100A(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 3 and 5 of Part 1 Schedule 12a of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The Sub Committee will consider additional confidential information in relation to the application.

The committee agreed to grant the application as follows –

(Please note: there is a confidential part to this minute)