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 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.

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 and Adaptations Team Manager presented the case on behalf of the Authority with support from the Deputy Head Occupational Therapist.  The appellant and a representative attended and presented their case.  The Committee asked questions of both the local authority officers and the appellant.

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

RESOLVED that the appeal be upheld.  The Committee considered that there were exceptional circumstances and that the disabled parking badge be provided.