Apologies for absence were received from Councillor B Arscott (substitute Cllr D Jarvis), Councillor D Kenyon (substitute Cllr M Terry), Councillor M Stafford (substitute Cllr R Woodley) and Councillor P Wexham (substitute Cllr C Mulroney).

In the absence of the Vice Chairman, Councillor Mulroney acted as Vice Chair at the meeting.