Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Elliot, Councillor Maltby attended as substitute.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

None.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

The Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking support through a cross-party working group review to create a policy and process document in respect of Enhanced DBS checks for Councillors.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the report; and

2)    Agree to establish a cross-party working group to assist the Monitoring Officer in the creation of a Policy and Procedure for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Checks for Councillors.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

The Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval of amendments to the Council’s Arrangements for dealing with Code of Conduct complaints, following review by the working group.

RESOLVED to:

Agree to the amendments to the Council’s Arrangements for Dealing with Code of Conduct Complaints.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

The Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing Members of the Standards Committee of complaints received between 28 November 2024 and 20 March 2025.

RESOLVED to:

Note the report.

None.