The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(i) Councillor Collins – Minute No. 9 (Petition – Save the Jazz Centre UK) – Trustee of Eastwood Community Centre Association;

(ii) Councillor Cowdrey – Minute No. 10 (Debt Management – Position to 31 March 2023) – Charges for Adult Services – Carer for family member;

(iii) Councillor Cox – Minute No. 9 (Petition – Save the Jazz Centre UK) – Involved in raising the petition;

(iv) Councillor Dent – Minute No. 9 (Petition – Save the Jazz Centre UK) – Very involved with the campaign to save the Jazz Centre;

(v) Councillor Folkard – Minute No. 7 (Council Procurement & Contract Management Strategy 2023-26) – Fusion is mentioned in the report and is visitor to SLTC Garon Park;

(vi) Councillor Anne Jones – Minute Nos. 6 (Annual Procurement Plan 2023/24) and 7 (Council Procurement & Contract Management Strategy 2023-26) – Son is an employee of Southend on Sea City Council;

(vii) Councillor Anne Jones – Minute No. 12 (Association of South Essex Local Authorities – Joint Committee) – Husband’s employer is a partner;

(viii) Councillor Lamb – Minute No. 7 (Council Procurement & Contract Management Strategy 2023-26) – Voluntary Sector was mentioned in the debate and is a Trustee of SAVS;

(ix) Councillor Sadza – Minute No. 9 (Petition – Save the Jazz Centre UK) – Had correspondence with the Chair of Trustees of the Jazz Centre and visitor to the Jazz Centre;

(x) Councillor Sadza – Minute No. 10 (Debt Management – Position to 31 March 2023) – Works for KMAC money advice centre;

(xi) Councillor Wakefield – Minute Nos. 6 (Annual Procurement Plan 2023/24) and 7 (Council Procurement & Contract Management Strategy 2023-26) – His local business works with the Council; and

(xii) Councillor Warren – Minute No. 8 (Armed Forces Covenant & Defence Employer Recognition Scheme) – Employed by Help for Heroes.