The Chair welcomed members to the meeting and, as this was the first meeting of the new LGA year, asked everyone to introduce themselves.

The following apologies were received: Fiona Twycross AM, Roger Hirst, Cllr Carole Burdis, Cllr John Robinson JP and Cllr Cleo Lake. Cllr Greg Brackenridge was substituting for Fiona Twycross AM

There were no declarations of interest.