To receive any apologies for absence.

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

To agree the Corporate Plan 2006/2009, subject to any changes that may be needed, before recommending it to Council for approval at its meeting on 10th March, 2006.

To receive the Corporate Management Board's (CMB) suggested revenue budget strategy for 2006/07.

To receive a report on the key issues for consideration regarding the capital funding strategy and the allocation of supported and unsupported borrowing for capital expenditure for 2006/07.

To update the Constitution to reflect changing legislative and Council requirements.

To consider the current position in relation to the development of a Local Area Agreement (LAA) for Herefordshire.

To receive a progress report on the Council's Pay and Workforce Development Strategy Operating Plan for 2005/06.

To consider the results of the experimental pedestrianisation scheme in Widemarsh Street and High Street, Hereford.

To agree a method for considering the recommendations of the Inspector following the UDP Inquiry.

To support the undertaking of a county-wide assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers to enable the development of appropriate measures and solutions for further consideration.

To receive a progress report on the Herefordshire Older People's Strategy.

To note the report of the Strategic Monitoring Committee to Council.  (Report to follow)