To receive any apologies for absence.

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

To receive an update on the Council's corporate performance in relation to our national and Local Best Value Performance Indicators from 1st April, 2003 to 31st January, 2004.

To approve the revised Risk Management Strategy for Herefordshire Council and the arrangements for the development, promotion and monitoring of Risk Management within the Council.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS

In the opinion of the Proper Officer, the next items will not be, or are likely not to be, open to the public and press at the time they are considered.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12(A) of the Local Government Act as indicated below.

To agree Heads of Terms with Hereford market Auctioneers for their relocation to a new market site.

This item discloses any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.

To agree a way forward to resolve the longstanding issues concerning the delivery of public open space at Belmont.

This item discloses any instructions to counsel and any opinion of counsel (whether or not in connection with any proceedings) and any advice received, information obtained or action to be taken in connection with –

a)                 any legal proceedings by or against the authority, or

b)                 the determination of any matter affecting the authority (whether, in either case, proceedings have been commenced or are in contemplation)