The Chair reported that the appendix to the report was exempt and if the Committee needed to refer to the appendix in their discussions, the press and public would have to be excluded from the meeting for the duration. The Chair noted that only part of the appendix needed to be exempt and requested that the information be presented separately in future to ensure transparency with the public.

On a motion by Councillor Helen Cameron, seconded by Councillor Tony Smith it was –

Resolved – That under section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A (as amended) to that Act. The Public Interest test has been applied and favours exclusion.

The Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee considered the report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services in its entirety.

Resolved – That the report be noted.