Minutes:
Councillor Craig Martin declared that during the last local election he was an agent for a candidate who was against this application. His role as Agent did not involve him making any pre-determination of the matter that would prevent him from taking part in the consideration of the application.
Councillor Angela Sterling stated that she was a resident as well as a local Member and lived in the proximity of the site.
Councillor Carl Marshall declared that he had made a number of comments on this application as a local member of Stanley and as a Labour Group member. He had an open mind and would consider all of the facts put forward by all parties before reaching a conclusion on the application.
Councillor Kevin Shaw stated that he had previously commented on the application but that he had an open mind and would reach a decision on what he heard today.