To receive apologies for those Members who are unable to attend the meeting.

To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any Personal and Discloseable Pecuniary interest in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct.

(Members Code of Conduct - Part D1 of the Constitution)

To approve the minutes as a true and correct record.

Written questions may be submitted by members of the public.  Unwritten questions will be taken only at the discretion of the Chair in accordance with paragraph 38.2 in part C1 of the Council’s Constitution. Questions will be answered at the meeting if possible, otherwise written replies will be sent. 
As the agenda is to be considered in accordance with the Council's formal committee procedures rather than a public forum, the public present will not be able to participate in the Committee's discussions on the following items. 

A MAXIMUM OF 15 MINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED FOR QUESTIONS.

To outline the objectives achieved so far in 2024/2025, in relation to the agreed 3 Ambitions within the Area Plan, and suggested future objectives and to facilitate a discussion at the committee, with Members and partners on how to progress further, the strategic vision established within the plan going forward.

To seek Committee agreement to the allocation of funds received in connection with Section 106 planning agreements and CIL for the enhancement of public open space in the Ings Ward, that will benefit residents of the Ings, Longhill and Bilton Grange and Sutton Wards.

To review the delegate decision-making arrangements for Ward Budgets and seek agreement from the Committee.

To update Members on the progress of outstanding actions.

To update Members on the Work Programme and provide further opportunity for Members to suggest future agenda items for discussion.