(Councillor J Green, having declared his personal interest in this item (see minute 336 ante) left the room during its consideration)

The Interim Director of Adult Social Services sought approval for the extension of temporary contracts awarded to private providers of transport for up to a further 6 months from March – July 2011, pending the procurement of permanent contracts.

Resolved – That the extension of temporary transport contracts by up to 6 months from March 2011 – July 2011 be approved.