Agenda item

The Council considered a report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services which sought a dispensation for County Councillor Joe Buckham (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services informed the Council that Councillor Buckham had been unable to attend any qualifying meetings since 23 January 2014 following a prolonged period of illness.

Moved by Councillor A Laing, Seconded by Councillor L Marshall and

Resolved

That a dispensation be granted to Councillor Buckham on the grounds of ill health.