The Committee agreed to exclude the press and public in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4(2)(b) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 on the grounds that their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in specific paragraphs of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Committee interviewed the candidates for the interim Group Finance Director.

The Appointments Committee resolved to:

a)    Agree the selection of Alistair Rush as the preferred candidate for the post of Interim Group Finance Director.

b)    Recommend to Council that Alistair Rush is designated Section 151 Officer with effect from 5 April 2026.

c)    Delegate the making of an offer and the agreement of all terms and conditions including salary to the Chief Executive, subject to confirmation within a time set by the Director of Law, Governance and Strategy that no member of the Cabinet has any objection to the appointment, or the Appointments Committee is satisfied that any objection is not material or well-founded (Constitution Parts 7.8 and 20.6).