To receive any apologies for absence.

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

To consider the Council's response to three consultations regarding the future configuration of NHS Services in the West Midlands.

To receive a report on the final performance against the first Local Public Service Agreement (LPSA1).

To receive a report on the January 2006 round of Community Forum meetings.

The draft Improvement Action Plan was submitted to the Chief Inspector of the Commission for Social Care Inspection on Thursday, 9th February, 2006.  That Plan is now subject to report to the relevant Minister and an oral update will be given at the meeting.  If a decision is received prior to the meeting then a copy of the draft as amended and/or with comments will be circulated.

To receive a report on the local implications for Herefordshire of the Government's latest white paper on Education.

To approve a County-wide review of school provision in primary, secondary and post-16 phases of education.

To receive a report on the European Commission's key proposals on the EU Structural Funds, particularly the Competitiveness and Employment Fund and England Rural Development Programme.