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The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Maehrlein a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business is to be considered has an interest which relates to that business; the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public; the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise and it appears to the committee to be in the interests of the inhabitants of the area of the relevant authority that the disability should be removed provided that written notification of the grant of the dispensation is given to the National Assembly for Wales within seven days in such manner as it may specify(regulation 2 (a) (e) (f) and (i)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for the Council meeting only to be held on the 20 March 2025
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Edwards a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public and the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise;(regulation 2 (e) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds on the grounds that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business, that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public and the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise (regulation 2 (d) (e) and (f)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a specific date of the Council meeting to be held on 20 March 2025 and for a period of 12 months
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Lloyd a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Edwards a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for the Council meeting only to be held on the 20 March 2025.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Aldridge a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Daniel a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispenvsation was granted for a period of 12 months
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Bartholomew a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
RESOLVED to grant Councillor James a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The disepensation was gratned for the meeting held on the 20 March 2025 and for a period of 6 months.
The Chair, Caryl Davies apologised for her inability to attend the meeting together with Councillors Elen Page and Delyth James.
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Mr Alan Davies, Ms Carol Edwards, Mrs Llinos James, Ms Gail Storr and Councillor Caryl Roberts declared a personal interest in the motion considered in the applications. Councillor Gwyn Wigley Evans was in attendance but not as a Member of the Committee as his application for dispensation was being considered.
In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair, Ms Gail Storr chaired the meeting. The Chair agreed that due to several Councillors needing to leave the meeting early due to other Council commitments, that the order of the applications on the agenda would be changed. Also, the Deputy- Monitoring Officer reported that during the Committees consideration of all applications, that the applicant and all other Councillors would need to leave the Chamber/online accordingly.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 11 March 2025 was received from Councillor Keith Evans to speak and vote on the motion before the Council on the winter fuel allowance. He was a recipient of the above-mentioned allowance, and he wanted the opportunity if arises to be able to speak and vote on the item when considered by Council. This government’s position was proving detrimental to the health and wellbeing of many residents in his ward Councillor Evans was present at the meeting to present his application and answered questions regarding his applications. Councillor Evans was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Maehrlein a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 10 March 2025 was received from Councillor Maehrlein to speak and vote on Winter Allowance. Her husband was receiving the allowance. Councillor Sian Maehrlein was present at the meeting to present her application and answered questions regarding her applications. Councillor Sian Maehrlein was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider her application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Maehrlein a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 11 March 2025 was received from Councillor Eryl Evans to speak and vote on the change in the inheritance tax. Her family farm business would be affected by the proposed changes imposed by Labour government. Councillor Evans was present at the meeting to present her application and answered questions regarding her application. Councillor Evans was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider her application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business is to be considered has an interest which relates to that business; the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public; the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise and it appears to the committee to be in the interests of the inhabitants of the area of the relevant authority that the disability should be removed provided that written notification of the grant of the dispensation is given to the National Assembly for Wales within seven days in such manner as it may specify(regulation 2 (a) (e) (f) and (i)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for the Council meeting only to be held on the 20 March 2025
An application for dispensation dated 12 March 2025 was received from Councillor Bryan Davies to speak and vote on the notice of motion on financial support for Winter fuel, Tax inheritance on farms and National insurance. One element of the motion affects him in a personal and prejudicial way, namely Inheritance Tax on farms. He was a farmer with a family who would inherit the family farm, the treasury’s decision would have a financial effect on him and so wanted to be totally honest with the Ethics and Standards Committee on this matter. He was also a Member of the Farmers Union Wales, and they had been campaigning strongly on this matter. He had also attended a public protest with the NFU. The reason he was asking for a dispensation to speak and to vote was because of his role as Leader of the Council and as a County Councillor representing my area and a rural county, therefore, he would wish to speak and vote over the wider area and not on his own personal situation. Councillor Davies was present at the meeting to present his application and answered questions regarding his application. Councillor Davies was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business is to be considered has an interest which relates to that business; the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public; the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise and it appears to the committee to be in the interests of the inhabitants of the area of the relevant authority that the disability should be removed provided that written notification of the grant of the dispensation is given to the National Assembly for Wales within seven days in such manner as it may specify(regulation 2 (a) (e) (f) and (i)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for the Council meeting only to be held on the 20 March 2025
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Edwards a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public and the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise;(regulation 2 (e) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 17 March 2025 was received from Councillor Amanda Edwards to speak and vote on National Insurance Employer Contribution increases and lowering of the threshold. Her husband was self-employed and run a business and employed three members of staff. Councillor Edwards was present at the meeting online to present her application and answered questions regarding her application. Councillor Edwards was requested to leave the meeting for the Committee to consider her application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Edwards a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public and the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise;(regulation 2 (e) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 12 March 2025 was received from Councillor Catrin M S Davies to speak and vote on the Council intention to discuss the changes in inheritance tax and its effect on farms. She may inherit agricultural land. Currently, the farm would not meet the threshold of £1 million but it may increase in value. Councillor Davies was present at the meeting online to present her application and answered questions regarding her application. Councillor Davies was requested to leave the meeting for the Committee to consider her application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds on the grounds that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business, that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public and the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise (regulation 2 (d) (e) and (f)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a specific date of the Council meeting to be held on 20 March 2025 and for a period of 12 months
An application for dispensation dated 12 March 2025 was received from Councillor Rhodri Evans to speak and vote on a motion presented to Full Council upon inheritance tax and Winter fuel payments. The inheritance tax would affect him, as he lived and worked on the family farm and eventually could potentially inherit the farmland and assets. He also owned farmland and other assets. In the past, those over 70 were eligible for Winter fuel payments, and this would affect his parents. Councillor Evans was present at the meeting to present his application and answered questions regarding his application. Councillor Evans was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds on the grounds that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business, that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public and the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member's particular role or expertise (regulation 2 (d) (e) and (f)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a specific date of the Council meeting to be held on 20 March 2025 and for a period of 12 months
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Lloyd a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
An application for dispensation dated 10 March 2025 was received from Councillor Gareth Lloyd to speak and vote on a Notice of Motion including the Winter fuel allowance, change to agricultural inheritance and increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and reducing the initial threshold. The matters under discussion affected everyone in some way or other. Councillor Lloyd was present at the meeting to present his application and provided further information on his interest and answered questions regarding his application. Councillor Lloyd was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Lloyd a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
An application for dispensation dated 12 March 2025 was received from Councillor Gwyn Wigley Evans to speak and vote on the motions on the Winter fuel allowance , Change to agricultural inheritance , Increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and reducing the initial threshold. The mattered touched and affected everyone in the ward/Ceredigion, and myself as well. Councillor Evans was present at the meeting to present his application and provided further information on his interests and answered questions regarding his application. Councillor Evans was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 11 March 2025 was received from Councillor Wyn Evans to speak and vote on the motions on the Winter fuel allowance , Change to agricultural inheritance , Increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and reducing the initial threshold. The mattered touched and affected everyone in the ward/Ceredigion, and him as well. Councillor Evans was present at the meeting to present his application and provided further information on his interests and answered questions regarding his application Councillor Evans was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Evans a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 11 March 2025 was received from Councillor Meirion Davies to speak and vote on the motions on the Winter fuel allowance, Change to agricultural inheritance , Increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and reducing the initial threshold. The mattered touched and affected everyone in the ward/Ceredigion. Councillor Davies was present at the meeting to present his application and provided further information on his interests and answered questions regarding his application Councillor Davies was requested to leave the Chamber for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Davies a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that no fewer than half of the members of the relevant authority or of a committee of the authority (as the case may be) by which the business was to be considered had an interest which relates to that business; that the nature of the members’ interest was such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business and that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public (regulation 2 (a) (d) and (e)of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales) Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Edwards a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for the Council meeting only to be held on the 20 March 2025.
An application for dispensation dated 12 March 2025 was received from Councillor Edwards to speak and vote on Notice of motion at the Council meeting held on the 20 March 2025. His parents (78 years old) were of an age to have this winter allowance. Having said that, his brother (45 years old) and sister (48 years old) live with them and contribute towards any bills. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Edwards a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for the Council meeting only to be held on the 20 March 2025.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Aldridge a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
An application for dispensation dated 17 March 2025 was received from Councillor Simon Aldrige to speak and vote on Proposals by Belltown, Bute Energy & Green Gen for Turbines and Pylons installations. His property falls into a 750 meter boundary to the proposed Pylon route and was under 1.5 kilometres away from the proposed siting of over 40 x 220 metre tall Wind Turbines. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Aldridge a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Daniel a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispenvsation was granted for a period of 12 months
An application for dispensation dated 17 March 2025 was received from Councillor Roger Daniel to speak and vote upon the construction of the Waun Maenllwyd and Lan Fawr Energy parks. The construction of a line of pylons near Cellan, down the Teifi valley, and thereafter into Carmarthenshire. The line of pylons would pass 150 metres behind his property. This would devalue his property, and the electromagnetic radiation he could have an effect on him, and his wife’s health. The disturbance caused by construction would cause massive disruption to local community life. Councillor Daniel was present online at the meeting to present his application and answered questions regarding his application. Councillor Daniel was requested to leave the meeting for the Committee to consider his application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Daniel a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispenvsation was granted for a period of 12 months
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Bartholomew a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
An application for dispensation dated 17 March 2025 was received from Councillor David Bartholonmew to speak and vote on the installation of power generation (windfarms, by Belltown Power and Bute Energy) and power distribution (pylon lines by Green GEN Cymru) infrastructure in the local and surrounding areas. Potential devaluation of his personal property (home) which was close to the proposed pylon line and individual pylon placement. Much less likely he believed a possible devaluation of the same property due to various proposed windfarm developments in the area. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor Bartholomew a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to grant Councillor James a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The disepensation was gratned for the meeting held on the 20 March 2025 and for a period of 6 months.
Councillor Chris James was contacted during the meeting as paragraph 5 Grounds for dispensation- Further information had not been completed and therefore the application could not be considered. Councillor James joined the meeting online and provided Members with information accordingly to consider the application. It was RESOLVED to grant Councillor James a dispensation to speak and vote on the grounds that the interest was common to the member and a significant proportion of the general public;(regulation 2 (e) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations)(Wales)Regulations 2001). The disepensation was gratned for the meeting held on the 20 March 2025 and for a period of 6 months.
Mr Alan Davies requested that consideration be given to removing the bold line (Please note that failure to complete this section will result in the application form being returned to you) on the paragraph Grounds for dispensation- Further information. Councillor Caryl Roberts requested that a protocol for Councillors attending the meeting to present their application to Committee be considered on the Forward Work Programme. However, it was noted that the number of applications that were considered at the meeting was not the norm.
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