To receive apologies for absence.
Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Linda Morgan and Graham Hinchey.
Apologies were also received from Karen Dell’Armi.
The Chairperson noted that Patricia Arlotte had been a member of this Committee for 15 years. Patricia has always been a very effective scrutineer holding to account a number of Cabinet Members and Officers over the years. Patricia has also chaired a task & finish inquiry which is not an easy job. On behalf of the Committee the Chairperson wished to thank her for her hard work over and commitment over these long years.
The Chairperson also wanted to take the opportunity to welcome three new members to the Committee. Councillor Thomas Parkhill who had replaced Pippa Hill-John, Matthew Richards the new Parent Governor Representative and finally Connor Clarke who is the new Youth Council representative.