To approve as a correct record the minutes of General Services Committee meeting held on 19 January 2021.

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 January 2021 were approved as a correct record.

To receive additional items that the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency, in accordance with Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There were no items of urgent business.

There were no declarations of interest.

Documents are to follow.

Councillor Kent commented that the paperwork had been delivered late the previous day and wondered why this was the case. Officers explained that the timetable had been challenging in order to get the posts recruited to in time.

The Committee agreed to enter exempt session at 5.07pm.

The Committee undertook the relevant interviews for candidates.

RESOLVED That Tracy John be appointed as Interim Assistant Director of Housing.

Documents are to follow.

Councillor Jefferies joined the meeting at 5.54pm.

The Committee discussed the candidates listed in the longlist report.

RESOLVED That the longlist for the Assistant Director of Housing be progressed for further assessment.