Draft minutes

As the Chair had submitted apologies for this meeting, the Head of Democratic Services invited nominations for Chair pro tem.

Nominations were received and seconded for Councillors High and Rostron. As the vote was tied, the Head of Democratic Services drew lots to decide on the Chair pro tem. Councillor High’s name was drawn and as a consequence, he was appointed as Chair pro tem for this meeting only, and proceeded to Chair the meeting.

Apologies for Absence were received on behalf of Councillors Mawston. McTigue, Preston (The Mayor) and Councillor J Rathmell.

There were no Declarations of Interest at this point of the meeting.

ORDERED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1, 2 and 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

The role of permanent Director of Children’s Services was offered to Sue Butcher.

There were no urgent items submitted for this meeting.