Councillor Tony Jones returned to the position of Chair.

This report contains exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. It was in the public interest to exclude the press and public under:

Paragraph 1 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information); and

Paragraph 5 ‘Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.’

Members were given details regarding a legal issue and a potential solution. Members asked questions regarding the position, the background issues for the issues involved and the possibilities for resolution.

Resolved –

That the Hoylake Golf Resort Development Agreement item be referred as urgent business to Policy and Resources Committee meeting on Wednesday 28 July for consideration.