Apologies were received from Councillor Claire Davies and Councillor Terry James.

To receive details of any member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a member of the panel.

Councillor Ben Proctor was substitute for Councillor Terry James.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of items on the agenda.

No declarations of interest were made.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meetings held on 12 December 2024 and 16 January 2025.

The minutes of the meetings held on 12 December 2024 and 16 January 2025 were approved as an accurate record and signed by the chairperson.

To receive any written questions from members of the public.

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There were no public questions received.

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There were no questions received from Councillors.

To agree the appointment of the Director of Finance on a permanent basis.

Resolved that subject to no valid objections being received from cabinet members by 3pm on 8 April, Rachael Sanders was appointed as Director of Finance.