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John Fletcher declared a general non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda item 5, as his wife works for the Adult Skills and Community Learning Department.

Susan Pearson declared a general non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda item 7, as she might be indirectly affected by the proposals for winter measures.

Before commencing the business on the agenda, the Deputy Chair advised that the Chair had asked for updates from the Chairs of the Sub Committees and the various Lead Members to be a standing item on future agendas.   The first of these updates would take place on today’s agenda, before questions and items of urgent business.