It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Liberal Democrat Group and Conservative Group, the Membership of the Committee had been amended to include Councillors Steve Darling and Chris Lewis instead of Councillors Pentney and Jacqueline Thomas respectively.

Councillor Manning had also replaced Councillor Brown as a permanent member of the Committee.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Dart and Kennedy.

As apologies had been received from the Chairman Councillor Pentney, the meeting was Chaired by Councillor Dudley, the Vice-Chairman.