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Apologies for absence were received from Alderman Sir Peter Estlin and Deborah Knight.

The Chair took this opportunity to welcome the new Town Clerk and new members Naresh Sonpar (Community & Children’s Services Committee Representative) and Deputy Madush Gupta.

The Chair noted that Deputy Philip Woodhouse had submitted his resignation shortly before the meeting, effective immediately and invited Members interested in filling the vacancy to inform her ahead of September. The appointment will take place at the next Education Board meeting in October.