To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

There were no declarations of pecuniary interests.

Councillor Marc Francis asked the Committee to note that his wife is Councillor Rachel Blake, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing.

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

The following Councillor declared an interest that must be registered and withdrew from the meeting:

·         Councillor Bex White.

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

The following Councillors declared an interest that must be registered in Agenda Item 2.1

• Councillor Sufia Alam;
• Councillor Kahar Chowdhury;
• Councillor Marc Francis;
• Councillor Tarik Khan; and
• Councillor James King.

The following Councillor declared an interest that must be declared in Agenda Item 2.2

• Councillor Tarik Khan

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

Whilst no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest were received. Councillor Marc Francis and Doctor Philip Rice (Church of England Representative) both indicated that they had expressed concerns regarding the phased closure of the three local authority childcare day nurseries (Item 3.3.1 refers)

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest were received.