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Apologies were received from Alderman Robert Hall and Tom Sleigh.

Before the meeting proceeded further, the Chairman took the opportunity to note the considerable contribution made by Alderman Bob Hall to the work of the Open Spaces Committees over many years, including his several chairmanships. He thanked Alderman Hall for his wise counsels and guidance and wished him well in the future. He undertook to convey the thanks and good wishes of the Management Committee to Alderman Hall.