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The Chair welcomed Sarah Fowler, the Authority’s new Chief Executive Officer, who had been in post for two weeks.

The Chief Executive thanked the Chair and Members for the responses they had made to her introductory message and set out her commitment to the Authority and its customers, particularly in the context of “Courage, Compassion and Connections”.

The Chair asked Cllr Mrs G Heath to convey the Authority’s thanks to Staffordshire County Council for their efficiency in keeping their roads clear during the winter months.

The Chair and the Chief Executive were to attend National Parks England and National Parks UK meetings in London the following week, and would report back to Members on these events.