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

An apology for absence was received from Mr Blazeby External Advisor.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group and the Liberal Democrat Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Lewis (C) instead of Councillor Thomas (D) and Councillor Darling (M) instead of Councillor Carter.