Oran Norris-Browne, Democratic Services Officer, opened the meeting by stating that apologies had been received from both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the forum. Therefore, the first item on the agenda was to elect a Chairman for the duration of the meeting. Councillor Hilton was also not currently present.

Councillor Luxton proposed that Councillor Bowden be Chairman for the duration of the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Coppinger.

A named vote was taken.

The result was 4 for, 5 against and 1 abstention, so the motion fell.

Councillor Knowles then proposed that Councillor Davey be Chairman for the duration of the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Tisi.

A named vote was taken.

The result was 5 for and 5 against, so this motion also fell.

Oran Norris-Browne then stated that if the forum could not elect a Chairman for the duration of the meeting, then the meeting would have to be adjourned.

Councillor Knowles proposed that Councillor Price be Chairman for the duration of the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Tisi.

A named vote was taken.

The result was 4 for, 5 against and 1 abstention, so the motion fell.

Councillor Coppinger then proposed that Councillor Sharpe be Chairman for the duration of the meeting. This was seconded by Councillor Luxton.

A named vote was taken.

Councillor Tisi and Councillor Davey stated that they wished for the meeting to continue and to not be adjourned before they casted their votes.

The result was 7 for and 3 against, so the motion passed.

AGREED: That Councillor Sharpe be elected Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

Oran Norris-Browne asked the Chairman to commence with the meeting, however there was no response. It was established that there was potentially a poor internet connection, which did not allow the Chairman to proceed.

Councillor Carole DaCosta said that surely if the Chairman was not prepared or able to chair the meeting, then a new Chairman should be elected. Oran Norris-Browne confirmed that if the Chairman was not able to conduct his duty as Chairman due to a bad internet connection, then another Chairman would have to be elected until Councillor Sharpe’s internet connection became stable.

Councillor Knowles proposed a motion that the meeting be adjourned. This was seconded by Councillor Davey.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the meeting be adjourned at 6.50pm.