An apology for absence was received from Councillor Law (who observed the meeting virtually).

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 81 the press and public were formally excluded from the meeting on the grounds that the item involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

To consider the submitted report from the Chief Executive following Technical Interviews held on 18 July 2022 and to select the candidates to go forward to the next phase of the interview process for the Director of Pride in Place.

The Committee considered the submitted exempt report on the outcome of technical interviews held on 18 July 2022 and selected candidates to be invited to go forward to the next, and final, phase of the interview process on 21 and 22 July 2022.  They also had regard to the views of the Chief Executive (Anne-Marie Bond) and expert advice from Amy Billington, Victoria Wood and Raymond Kay of Solace.

Resolved (unanimously):

That the four candidates identified in the exempt minute be invited to attend the next phase of the interview process.