Apologies were received from Councillor Belson (Councillor Tilley substituting), Councillor Handley (Councillor Stratford substituting), Councillor Purse (Councillor Patrick substituting) and Councillor Strangwood (Councillor Lilly substituting).
Apologies were also recorded from Councillor Rodney Rose, Cabinet Member for Transport who was unwell (Councillor Hudspeth, cabinet member for Growth and Infrastructure attending on his behalf).