Decision details

(1)       Audio Recording

The Chairman advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be audio recorded.

(2)        Declarations of Interest

Members were reminded that any declarations of interest in respect of any business set out in the agenda, should be declared as either a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest or Declarable Interest and were required to notify the Chairman of the nature of any interest declared at the commencement of the relevant item on the agenda.  Members declaring a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest must withdraw from the meeting for the duration of the item. Members declaring a Declarable Interest, wishing to exercise a ‘Councillor Speaking Right’, must declare this at the same time as the interest, move to the public area before speaking to the item and then must leave the room before the debate and vote.

(3)        Refreshments

The Chairman invited all Member to refreshments after the meeting in Committee Rooms 2/3.

She advised that, unfortunately there was no buffet this evening.

(4)        Comfort Break

The Chairman advised that, if the meeting were to go on beyond 9pm, she would call a 5 minute comfort break.

Members were reminded to remain in the room prior to any break to ensure that they could vote.

(5)        Councillor Jim McNally

The Chairman offered congratulations to Councillor Jim McNally who won a gold medal in Seoul for 3m diving. Also Jim and his new wife Barbara won a silver medal in synchronised diving.

(6)        Music Event

The Chairman announced that she would be holding a music night on Friday 1 November at 7pm in the Old Bull, Royston.

There would be bands to suit all tastes from a male voice choir to a rock band.

Tickets were just £15 per head and could be purchased through Committee Services or at the door.

All monies raised would support her chosen charity, Parkinsons UK (Royston).

(7)        Order of Business

The Chairman advised that Item 8 – Questions by the Public would be taken as part of Item 5 – Public Participation.