Minutes:
Councillor C Martin explained that he had taken advice from the Solicitor – Planning and Development, Neil Carter as regards Item 10 – the former Arizona Chemical site. He noted that it was a site within his Electoral Division and he had discussions regarding this project with members of the community and the Parish Council, along with meeting the Architect responsible. He explained that he had not expressed a preference in terms of being for or against the project and had no intention of speaking at the start of the item. Councillor C Martin noted he looked forward to taking part in the debate and decision making on the application.
Councillor O Milburn declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 9, Beamishburn Road, Stanley, as a Local Member for Tanfield.