To notify the Chairman of any item that appears later in the agenda in which you may have an interest.

Members had no interests to declare.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 24^th February 2005.

The minutes of the meeting held on 24^th February 2005 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

RESOLVED:             That in accordance with Section 100(a)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they may involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12a of the Act.

Report of Director of Resources.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Resources regarding a request received to retire early under the ‘Rule of 85’.  (For copy see file of Minutes)

RESOLVED: That request to retire under the ‘Rule of 85’ be approved.