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 Liberal Democrat Group and the Conservative Group, the membership of the Board had been amended to include Councillors Steve Darling and Strang in place of Councillors Mandy Darling and Hutchings respectively.  It was noted that Councillors David Thomas and Chris Lewis needed to leave the meeting early to attend other meetings.