The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting including members of thepublic.

Apologies were noted as above.

Members declared no further interests in addition to those included in the relevant register.

George Jabbour declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to the nature of his campaigning work, including the way public sector pension funds manage their funds.

The following changes to the Joint Committee 2024/25 membership were noted:

Cllr Anne Walsh, Tyne and Wear Pensions Authority, would be standing down from her role.

Cllr Eddie Strengiel, Lincolnshire Pension Fund, may not be returning to his role as he will become chair of the county council.

On behalf of the Joint Committee the Chair thanked both members for their contribution and support to the committee.