To receive declarations of personal and prejudicial interest (if any) from Members/Officers in accordance with the provisions of the Members’ Code of Conduct adopted by Council on 1 September 2008.

Cllr M Williams declared a personal interest in item 4, Standards of Conduct as he was married to one of the Group Leaders.

Cllr G Walter declared a prejudicial interest in Item 11, Approval of Exempt Minutes as the subject of the referral was a close personal friend. He therefore left the meeting when this item was being considered.