Apologies were received from Councillor Harvey, Councillor James and Councillor Stoddart.

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

Councillor Crockett was present as a substitute for Cllr Harvey. Cllr Gandy was present as a substitute for Cllr Stoddart.

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 15 January, 28 March, 13 May and 18 July 2024.

Resolved that the minutes of the meetings held on 15 January, 28 March, 13 May and 18 July 2024 were approved as an accurate record.  

To receive any written questions from members of the public.

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The deadline for the receipt of questions is Friday 6 December 2024 at 5.00 pm.

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No questions had been received from members of the public.

To receive any written questions from councillors.

Please submit questions to councillorservices@herefordshire.gov.uk

The deadline for the receipt of questions is Friday 6 December 2024 at 5.00 pm.

Accepted questions will be published as a supplement prior to the meeting.

No questions had been received from councillors.

To agree the appointment of the Director of Public Health following a national recruitment campaign and rigorous selection process.

Resolved that subject to no valid objections being received from cabinet members by 3.00pm on 13 December 2024, Zoe Clifford is appointed as the Council’s Director of Public Health.