It was moved by the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Hotson, that the recommendations contained in the report of the Head of Policy and Communications relating to the absence from Council meetings of Councillor Beerling be approved.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the reason of ill-health for non-attendance at Council meetings by Councillor Beerling be approved.

2.  That the approval of the reason for absence be reviewed at the Annual Meeting of the Council scheduled to be held on 7 June 2014.