To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Board.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Groups, the membership of the Board had been amended to include Councillors Tolchard, Fellows and Fox in place of Councillors Twelves (Vice-Chairwoman), Conservative Vacancy and Councillor Steve Darling (Chairman) respectively.  In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairwoman, Councillor Cowell was elected Chairman for the meeting.

Councillor Cowell in the Chair.