To receive any apologies for absence.

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

To approve the Gender Equality Scheme 2007-2010.

To update Cabinet on the DTI consultation on the Post Office network and the progress being made on an initiative to develop sustainable options for the delivery of post office services to rural communities in Herefordshire.

To report the results of the recently completed survey and the actions being taken to follow these up.

To set out the Executive response to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review commissioned by the Strategic Monitoring Committee and conducted by a group of Members under the Chairmanship of Councillor BF Ashton.

To seek adoption of the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and be informed of the Inspector’s report into the soundness of the document.  This document is required as part of the new planning system and will set out how the Council will consult on planning matters.

This report proposes a mechanism for the alignment of the emerging Local Development Framework (LDF) with the Community Strategy, through the fostering of a collaborative relationship between the Council as local planning authority and the Herefordshire Partnership. 

To report the findings of the Polytunnel Review Working Group as received by the Environment Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on the 12th March, 2007.

To receive an update on the settlement of the High Court litigation relating to the riparian rights within the College Hole on the River Wye.

To note the proposed apportionment of election costs proposed between Herefordshire Council and the Parish and Group Parishes on which the Returning Officer would intend to act. 

To inform Cabinet of Hereford City Council’s decision to withdraw funding support for grounds maintenance in Hereford City for 2006/7 and to advise of the impact to services of this decision.