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RESOLVED to accept that the annual report submitted by the Leaders of the Independent, Plaid Cymru and Labour Group complied with their duties under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
RESOLVED that the draft Standards Committee Annual Report for 2024-2025 be adopted and presented to Council.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (d) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Meinir James to speak and make written representations and vote on council business at meetings of Ysgol Bro Myrddin and the access road leading to it and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2(d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor James Elfyn Williams to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Janet Knott to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (d) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Nicola Jones to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (a) and (d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Shan Rees to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
RESOLVED that the report be received.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Gareth Thomas.
There were no declarations of personal interest.
The Committee considered nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standards Committees for the Municipal Year 2025-26. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED 3.1 that Daphne Evans be appointed Chair of the Standards Committee for the Municipal Year 2025-26; 3.2 that Frank Phillips be appointed Vice-Chair of the Standards Committee for the Municipal Year 2025-26.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on the 3rd March, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED to accept that the annual report submitted by the Leaders of the Independent, Plaid Cymru and Labour Group complied with their duties under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
The Chair welcomed the Leader of the Independent Group, Leader of the Plaid Cymru Group and Leader of the Labour Group to the meeting. The Committee considered each Group Leader’s annual report in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 and received a presentation from each Councillor on their submission in line with the statutory guidance issued by the Welsh Government which provided that Group Leaders should meet with the whole Standards Committee at the start of each year to discuss: · the frequency of meetings between the Committee and Group Leaders during the year; · the compliance by the Group Leaders with their duties under the 2021 Act; · the annual reporting process; and · any issues arising from the analysis of complaints in respect of standards of behaviour. In accordance with the above requirements the Committee received presentations from Councillor Price, Councillor Cundy and Councillor Tremlett on their annual reports and obligations under the 2021 Act with the following issues being discussed:- · Reference was made to the Code of Conduct Training provided to elected members and all councillors’ receiving refresher training. It was expressed that refresher training was difficult for those members working full time and the Monitoring Officer advised that arrangements could be made for a small group session through on-line provision. · Clarification was asked regarding how many unaffiliated members had received the training and the Monitoring Officer advised that this would be checked post meeting. · Reference was made to Ombudsman cases received by email and shared with members of the Council, ensuring that there was consistent communication amongst members. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to accept that the annual report submitted by the Leaders of the Independent, Plaid Cymru and Labour Group complied with their duties under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
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RESOLVED that the draft Standards Committee Annual Report for 2024-2025 be adopted and presented to Council.
The Committee considered its draft 2024-25 Annual Report, which detailed the work it had undertaken during that period. If approved, it would be presented to Council in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. With reference to minute 5 above, it was noted that the Chair and Vice-chair would continue to meet the Group Leaders informally on a half yearly basis. The Committee was advised, subject to changes, a final version would be circulated before being presented to Council. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the draft Standards Committee Annual Report for 2024-2025 be adopted and presented to Council.
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RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (d) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Meinir James to speak and make written representations and vote on council business at meetings of Ysgol Bro Myrddin and the access road leading to it and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Meinir James for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and vote and make written representations in relation to community council business regarding Ysgol Bro Myrddin and the access road leading to it. It was reported that Councillor James had a personal interest in this business as she a member of the school governing body. It was reported that a dispensation was sought by Councillor James by virtue of Paragraph 10(a)(ix)(aa) of the code. The exemption in paragraph 12(2)(a)(iii) does not apply as Cllr James was appointed by the LEA not the community council. Similarly, the exemption in paragraph 12(2)(a)(iv) does not apply to council business specifically relating to the school. Following a discussion it was UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (d) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Meinir James to speak and make written representations and vote on council business at meetings of Ysgol Bro Myrddin and the access road leading to it and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
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RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2(d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor James Elfyn Williams to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
The Committee considered an application submitted by Community Councillor James Elfyn Williams for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and vote in relation to council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area. It was reported that Councillor Williams had a personal and prejudicial interest in such business as he was a close personal associate of the relevant landowners. It was reported that a dispensation was sought by Councillor Williams by virtue of: Regulation 2(d) – the nature of the member’s 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; The committee was advised that if it was minded to grant Councillor Williams’ request it would also need to determine the duration of that dispensation. Following a discussion it was: UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2(d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor James Elfyn Williams to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
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RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Janet Knott to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
The Committee considered an application submitted by Community Councillor Janet Knott for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and vote in relation to council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area. It was reported that Councillor Knott had a personal and prejudicial interest in such business as he was a close personal associate of the relevant landowners. It was reported that a dispensation was sought by Councillor Knott by virtue of: Regulation 2 (d) – the nature of the member’s 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; The committee was advised that if it was minded to grant Councillor Knott’s request it would also need to determine the duration of that dispensation. Following a discussion it was: UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Janet Knott to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
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RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (d) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Nicola Jones to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
The Committee considered an application submitted by Community Councillor Nicola Jones for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and vote in relation to council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area. It was reported that Councillor Jones had a personal and prejudicial interest in such business as he was a close personal associate of the relevant landowners. It was reported that dispensation was sought by Councillor Jones by virtue of: Regulation 2 (d) – the nature of the member’s 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; Regulation 2 (f) – the participation of the member in the business to which the interest relates is justified by the member’s particular role or expertise. The committee was advised that if it was minded to grant Councillor Jones’ request it would also need to determine the duration of that dispensation. Following a discussion it was: UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (d) and (f) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Nicola Jones to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
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RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (a) and (d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Shan Rees to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
The Committee considered an application submitted by Community Councillor Shan Rees for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and vote in relation to council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area. It was reported that Councillor Rees had a personal and prejudicial interest in such business as he was a close personal associate of the relevant landowners. It was reported that dispensation was sought by Councillor Rees by virtue of: Regulation 2 (a) - no fewer than half the members of the relevant authority by which the business is to be considered has an interest which relates to that business. Regulation 2 (d) – the nature of the member’s 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; The report advised that the application referenced the ground in Regulation 2(a). However, in relation to Regulation 2(a) the supporting statement contains no evidence that at least 6 of the 11 members of the council have a similar personal interest. The committee was advised that if it was minded to grant Councillor Rees’ request it would also need to determine the duration of that dispensation. Following a discussion it was: UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulations 2 (a) and (d) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Shan Rees to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on council business at meetings of Llandyfaelog Community Council regarding the proposed Heol Ddu Solar Park in the Llandyfaelog Community Council area and the dispensation be valid until the end of the current electoral term.
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RESOLVED that the report be received.
The Committee received a report detailing the progress achieved in relation to the actions, requests or referrals that had emanated from previous meetings. In respect of action DPSC-232/2, the Monitoring Officer informed that the training would be recorded and available on-line, to enable those not in attendance to access the course online in their own time, along with copies of the training materials. Members requested that the Council procedure rules be provided by a link to the Committee. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report be received.
There were no items of urgent business.
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