Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 83 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 interview candidates for the role of Director of Pride in Place and to consider making an appointment to the role.

The Committee considered the merits of all candidates who attended the interview panel on 22 July 2022 for the proposed recruitment for the post of Director of Pride in Place.  They also had regard to the views of the Chief Executive (Anne-Marie Bond); Director of HR (Susan Wiltshire); Partners Panel (22 July) relayed by Senior HR Officer (Emma Dudley) and the expert advice from Amy Billington, of Solace.

Resolved (unanimously): 

That Alan Denby be appointed as Director of Pride in Place.