The meeting was primarily focused on the election of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Council, the approval of minutes from previous meetings, and the discussion of various reports and motions. Councillor Richard Thomas was elected as Chair, and Councillor Andrew Meer was elected as Vice Chair. The minutes from the meetings held on February 26 and April 22 were approved unanimously.

The most significant topic discussed was the proposal of Zane's Law, aimed at addressing the crisis of contaminated land in the UK. Councillor Gray introduced the motion, which seeks to prevent environmental disasters like the one that claimed the life of 7-year-old Zane Gbangbola due to hydrogen cyanide poisoning from a flooded landfill site. The motion proposes various measures to improve the monitoring and management of contaminated land, including reinstating legislative provisions removed from the 1990 Environment Protection Act. The motion was debated extensively, with arguments for and against it. Concerns were raised about the potential costs and impacts on local planning, but the motion was ultimately passed.

Another significant topic was the discussion on the size and composition of the Planning Committee. Councillor Jason proposed amendments to reduce the number of members on the Planning Committee from 14 to 10, ensure a rural-urban balance, and exclude Cabinet members from serving on the committee. The amendments were debated, with concerns about the potential impact on the committee's effectiveness and representation. A motion to defer the decision for further discussion was passed, indicating that more information and debate are needed before making a final decision.

The meeting also included a vote of thanks to outgoing Chair Councillor Vicki Cook, who was praised for her commitment and contributions during her term. Councillor Cook expressed her gratitude and highlighted the support she received from various individuals and groups.

Other topics included the confirmation of appointments to various committees and outside bodies, the approval of the annual reports of the Member Development Task Group and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the adoption of correct delegations to officers with respect to the planning service. The meeting concluded with a note of appreciation for the conduct of the members during the debates.