Agenda and minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 24^th March 2021 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of the meeting held on 24^th March 2021 were agreed as a correct record. 

It was noted that the minutes would be signed by the Chair when the minute book was available. 

To receive declarations by Councillors of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. 

Councillors are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). 

Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Councillors should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. 

In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Councillors are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct. 

No declarations of interest were made. 

There were no items of urgent business. 

The Committee is recommended to pass the following recommendation in relation to the following item:-

“That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) of business, on the grounds that they could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of that Act.” 

Members are reminded that, whilst the following item has been marked as exempt, it is for the Committee itself to decide whether or not to consider each of them in private or in public.  In making the decision, Members should consider the relevant paragraph of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and also whether the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.  In considering their discretion Members should also be mindful of the advice of Council Officers. 

It was moved by Councillor Roger Dennison, seconded by Councillor Mandy King and resolved as follows. 

Resolved:

That, in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A of that Act. 

The meeting adjourned at 2.05pm and re-convened at 2.10pm to allow all Members to connect to the exempt part of the virtual meeting. 

Details of this item will be sent to Members of the Committee under separate cover. 

Members considered a Stage 3 Grievance Appeal.  The result is recorded in a minute exempt from publication under Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. 

Resolved:

          That details of the decision of the Committee are recorded in a minute exempt from publication under Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.