Issue - meetings

Members of the Audit Committee are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any of the matters on the agenda, and, if so, to formally declare that interest.

Councillor Jones declared that he recognised Mr Laum, a director of the Ivory Pan Asian restaurant, as he had patronised the restaurant when it had been The China Lounge. This would not affect his judgment of the issues.

Councillor Jones also said he recognised  Mr Hewitt, one of the objectors as he recognised him due to working next door to where Mr Hewitt lived prior to his retirement. This would not affect his judgment of the issues.

Councillor Adams stated that he recognised Mr Lau a director of the Ivory Pan Asian restaurant as he had patronised the restaurant when it had been The China Lounge. This would not affect his judgment of the issues.

Councillor Hodkinson declared that he was the treasurer for Ramsbottom Business Group for many years and in this role had encountered  Mr Murray. This would not affect his judgment of the issues.