Agenda and minutes

The Panel is asked to elect a Chair for the duration of the meeting.

RESOLVED – That Councillor Moores be elected Chair for the duration of the meeting.

There were no apologies for absence received.

Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair

There were no items of urgent business received.

To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest received.

RESOLVED – That the Appeal Procedure be noted.

That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they contain exempt information under paragraph(s) 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and it would not, on balance, be in the public interest to disclose the reports.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they contain exempt information under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and it would not, on balance, be in the public interest to disclose the reports.

The Equipment & Adaptations Team Manager presented the case on behalf of the Authority.

A Technical Advisor to the Committee was in attendance to advise on matters of policy and procedure at the Committee. She had not taken part in the original decision.

The appellant and representatives attended and presented their case.

The Committee adjourned the meeting whilst deliberations took place regarding their decision.

RESOLVED - That the Appeal be dismissed, on the basis that it was not reasonable for the Council to fund the additional works, in line with Section 24 (3) (b) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.