To receive any petitions from the public and any questions from the public and Councillors.

This report sets out a range of measures to assist in the mitigation of in-year budget pressures.

This report sets out for approval a revised Social Value Policy to address issues identified in a review and to incorporate new procurement legislation and the National Procurement Policy Statement.

This report updates the Committee on the delivery of Skills, Employment and Training programmes organised by REDA in line with the planning policies which promote Employment and Skills Plans, designed to support local growth for both residents and businesses.

The following motion will be moved by the Chair:

“That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items on the agenda, as it is likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of that Act”