Apologies were received from Councillors Clare Davies and Terry James.

To receive details of any member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a member of the panel.

Councillor Ivan Powell was present as a substitute for Councillor Clare Davies.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 21 January 2026

The minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2026 were approved as an accurate record.

To receive any written questions from members of the public.

No questions had been received from members of the public.

To receive any written questions from councillors.

No questions had been received from councillors.

To select a preferred candidate to be appointed to the post of Chief Executive and recommend that candidate to Council.

RESOLVED

That subject to no valid objections being received from cabinet members by midday on 24 April 2026 Paul Satoor is recommended to Council as the candidate to be appointed as the council’s Chief Executive and head of paid service.