Minutes:
The Chairman extended a warm welcome to members from Framwellgate Moor Women’s Institute who were present at the meeting. The Chairman hoped they would find their visit an interesting experience and looked forwad to meeting with them after the meeting.
The Chairman also extended a warm welcome to Councillor Jude Grant who had been successful in the recent by-election for the Trimdon and Thornley Electoral Division. The Chairman hoped that Jude would find her time on the Council and interesting an rewarding experience.
Finally, the Chairman welcomed Jennifer Norman, Stuart Armstrong, Catherine Rowland, and George Nandis, who were the council’s national management trainees and were observing the meeting as part of their training programme.