Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Brocklebank and Towsey-Hinton. Councillor Rachael Ellis attended as a substitute for Councillor Brocklebank.

RESOLVED:

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

Councillor Rachael Ellis disclosed a non-pecuniary interest in item 6, having been involved in one of the conduct investigations into a complaint for the committee to note.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of gifts and hospitality received between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.

RESOLVED:

To note the details of the annual review of gifts and hospitality

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, circulated in advance of the meeting, which sought approval from the Standards committee to recommend to Council that David Walsh should be appointed as Independent Person and John Baggaley be appointed as reserve Independent Person

RESOLVED:

That members

1)    recommend to Council that David Walsh be appointed as Independent Person under the Localism Act 2011 for 2 years; and

2)    recommend to Council that John Baggaley be appointed as reserve Independent person under the Localism Act 2011 for 2 years

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of the Standards Committee of complaints received between 15 March 2024 and 18 July 2024.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

None.