Issue - meetings

To take any questions or statements from members of the Public.

One question was received and delivered verbally at the meeting by a Member of the Public.

The Chair confirmed they would receive a written response following the meeting.

One question was received and delivered verbally at the meeting by a Member of the Public.

The Chair informed the member of the public that a written response would be provided following the meeting.

In response to a point of order raised by Councillor Chris Ames, the Chair informed the Committee that he was not in a position to provide a clear response to the public question at the present time. The Chair invited the comments of the Head of Legal. The Head of Legal informed the Committee that there were particular circumstances where the council was not able to provide an answer to the question prior to this meeting and that an answer would be provided in writing as soon as practical after the meeting. The member of the public had been informed of these reasons in writing in advance of the meeting.