Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Forum will now be held at 4.30pm on Monday 16 December 2019 to avoid a clash with the General Election on 12 December 2019.
Minutes:
The next meeting of the Forum was due to be held on Monday 16 December 2019 commencing at 4:30pm (preceded by a briefing for members at 3:30pm). This had been changed to avoid a clash with the General Election on 12 December 2019.
The Forum queried why the date had been changed due to the General Election considering the ESFA guidance that regular practice could continue during this period. Councillor Barnard clarified that it was changed for practical as opposed to political reasons due to the impact on the council and democratic services. However, the Forum challenged this decision as it was felt that the impact on members had not been considered.
Action: Derek Morgan
The Forum requested that the venue be changed to the Council Chamber going forward.
Action: Joanna Gibbons