To agree the amended schedule of ordinary meetings as below:

14 July 2017

13 October 2017

26 January 2018

9 March 2018

25 May 2018

Council considered and agreed the programme of meetings set out on the agenda.

Concern was expressed at the premature cancellation of the meeting on 14 July. The Chairman confirmed that this meeting had been inadvertently cancelled and that the next council meeting would be held on 14 July, Concern was also expressed at the reduction of the number of ordinary council meetings and whether the new schedule was adequate to deal with council business in a timely and efficient manner.

The chairman confirmed that clarity regarding the amended schedule of council meetings would be provided following the annual meeting. Whilst it was always possible for an extraordinary meeting to be called if it became necessary, group leaders would be asked to consider the schedule and determine whether or not any additional ordinary meetings might be required.