The following interests were declared at the meeting:

a)    Councillor M Borton, (general business of the meeting) – concessionary bus pass holder and Board Member of South Essex Homes.

b)    Councillor S Wakefield, (general business of the meeting) – sub-contractor of South Essex Homes.

c)     Councillor A Jones (Cabinet Member), Board Member of South Essex Homes.

d)    Councillor N Folkard, (general business of the meeting) – concessionary bus pass holder.

e)    Councillor I Gilbert, (general business of the meeting) – employed by a Member of Parliament (MP).

f)      Councillor T Cox, (general business of the meeting) – has a child in receipt of a Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

g)    Councillor J McMahon, (general business of the meeting) – is a qualified care act assessor and works with children with complex needs.