To receive any apologies for absence.

To receive any declarations of interest by members in respect of items on this agenda.

To note the position with regard to revenue budget monitoring as at 30th September, 2004 for Programme Areas in 2004/05.

To note the current position of the Capital Programme forecast for 2004/05 including a review of Prudential Borrowing and the current position regarding Prudential Indicators following the introduction of the Prudential Code.

To receive the Mid-Year Assurance report which identifies the key internal control issues that the Principal Audit Manager has identified or continues to be concerned about, and to receive an update on the actions or current position on key issues identified during 2003/04 that required attention.

To receive a report on a revised approach to the development of the Central Library, Hereford and access to Council Services in Hereford City, and to formally approve the preferred site for a new Central Library, based in Hereford City.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS

In the opinion of the Proper Officer, the next item will not be, or is likely not to be, open to the public and press at the time it is considered.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12(A) of the Act as indicated below.

To note the progress made in delivering improvements to housing stock transferred to Herefordshire Housing Limited.

This item discloses information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority).