To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Board.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bryant and Stevens. 

An apology for absence from the physical meeting room was given by Councillor Long, however Councillor Long was present in the virtual meeting room from where he contributed to the meeting but was not part of the decision making process.  In addition, Councillor Spacagna, Vice-Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board chaired the meeting in the physical absence of the Chair, Councillor Long.

Apologies were also received from the following Cabinet Members: Councillors Chris Lewis and Tranter.