To receive any apologies for absence

An apology for absence was submitted from Councillor Pauline Helliar-Symons.

To receive any declarations of interest

There were no declarations of interest received.

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended) as appropriate.

RESOLVED:  That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act (as amended) as appropriate.

To receive a report on shortlisting for Director, Communities, Insight & Change.

The Board considered the candidates for the role of Director Communities, Insight and Change.

RESOLVED: That having reviewed the report submitted by the Executive Search firm Penna with regards to the long listed applicants for the role of Director, Communities, Insight and Change, who attended Technical Interviews on 9 March, three candidates be supported to proceed to final interview.

To receive a report on shortlisting for the Director Place & Growth post.

The Board considered the candidates for the role of Director Place and Growth.

RESOLVED: That having reviewed the report submitted by the Executive Search firm Penna with regards to the long listed applicants for the role of Director, Place and Growth, who attended Technical Interviews on 6 March, four candidates be supported to proceed to final interview.