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Apologies for absences were received from
Councillor Grahl and Councillor Mili Patel.
 
In welcoming everyone to the
meeting, Councillor Muhammed Butt (Leader of the Council) announced
that due to Councillor Mili Patel having recently commenced a
period of maternity leave he had appointed Councillor Tatler to
cover the role of Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance,
Resources and Reform. This would be in addition to her existing
position as Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and
Growth.  In welcoming Councillor Tatler
to her new position, the Leader also took the opportunity to
congratulate Councillor Mili Patel on the recent birth of her
second child and wished her and her family well.
 
Councillor Muhammed Butt also
advised members that it was with regret he had to inform them of
the death of former Councillor Ruth Moher.  In paying tribute, the Leader recognised the
dedicated and compassionate way in which former Councillor Moher
had served during her time in office and advised she would be
deeply missed by all who knew her.