Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED that Councillor Battye 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 Procedure for Appeals Against Adaptations Panel Decisions 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 and a Community Occupational Therapist.  The appellant with support from a representative from Age Concern presented their case.  The Committee asked questions of both the local authority officers, the appellant and their representative.

The Committee noted additional information presented by the appellant from a Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist in support of the appeal.

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

RESOLVED that the appeal be upheld in principle, subject to proof of title, as the application meets with requirements of Section 24(3) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.