Agenda

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant personal and pecuniary interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 8 December 2025 as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

As a result of a change in political balance there is a requirement for the Council to undertake a review of the representation of different political groups on its committees.

The Council will be undertaking this review at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 13 January 2026 and as soon as practicable after that, the General Purposes Committee will then be required to review and determine the representation of political groups on its Sub-committees and then make appointments giving effect to the wishes of the political groups allocated the seats.

The attached report from the Corporate Director Finance & Resources details the outcome of the review undertaken in relation to Sub- Committees to be appointed by General Purposes Committee.

Following on from Agenda Item 6 above, members are asked to consider and approve any appointments needing to be made in relation to those Sub Committees appointed by the General Purposes Committee.

Details of the changes have been attached.

(Agenda republished to include the attached list of appointments on 14 January 2026)

No items have been identified in advance of the meeting that will require the exclusion of the press or public.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director Democratic and Corporate Governance or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.