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RESOLVED: That, further to the above amendment the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 13 January 2025 be signed and approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Standards Committee Forward Work Programme be approved.
RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Chris Hughes be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to climate, nature and biodiversity, including land use relating to land on which the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation might have an interest for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Chris Hughes be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Council relating to climate, nature and biodiversity, including land use relating to land on which the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation might have an interest for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001. Note: The Monitoring Officer advised that Councillor Chris Hughes had a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item as it was his application for dispensation. However, the Committee invited Councillor Hughes to explain the application.
RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to One Voice Wales for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to One Voice Wales for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
RESOLVED: a) That Councillor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to the Royal British Legion for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to the Royal British Legion for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to Llanddulas Youth Club for a period of 12 months. b) That Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to “the Village People” community group for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
RESOLVED: That Members consider the cases reported by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) on a regular basis to assist in their duties promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct.
RESOLVED: That the Councillors’ Register of Interests be approved by the Standards Committee.
RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 16 and 18a of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor David Carr, Councillor John Rooney (Community Committee Member), Ceri Williams (Deputy Monitoring Officer) and Clive Wolfendale (Independent Member).
The Monitoring Officer advised that Councillor Chris Hughes had a personal interest in Agenda Item 6i (Application for Dispensation Councillor Chris Hughes), as it was his application for dispensation, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Hughes to explain the reasons for the application.
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RESOLVED: That, further to the above amendment the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 13 January 2025 be signed and approved as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 13 January 2025 were submitted for approval. Further to minute 29 - it was noted that Gill Murgatroyd (Independent Member) had declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(i) (Adjudication Panel for Wales Annual Report 2023/2024) as she is a Member of Flintshire County Council’s Standards Committee and the case referenced in paragraph 3.16 related to that Council. RESOLVED: That, further to the above amendment the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 13 January 2025 be signed and approved as a correct record.
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RESOLVED: That the Standards Committee Forward Work Programme be approved.
The forward work programme (FWP) for the Standards Committee was presented. In the event, that the Chair of the Conwy Standards Committee (Clive Wolfendale) was not re-appointed as the Chair of the National Standards Committee Forum, it was requested that updates from the Forum be included within the FWP. RESOLVED: That the Standards Committee Forward Work Programme be approved.
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RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Chris Hughes be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to climate, nature and biodiversity, including land use relating to land on which the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation might have an interest for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Chris Hughes be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Council relating to climate, nature and biodiversity, including land use relating to land on which the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation might have an interest for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001. Note: The Monitoring Officer advised that Councillor Chris Hughes had a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item as it was his application for dispensation. However, the Committee invited Councillor Hughes to explain the application.
Councillor Chris Hughes presented an application for the renewal of a dispensation, as he was the Chair of the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation and wished to be able to speak at meetings where the interests of the Federation related to Council owned land or land under the management of the Council. Councillor Hughes confirmed that his application was unchanged. Committee Members went into private session to seek advice on the application and determine the application. RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Chris Hughes be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to climate, nature and biodiversity, including land use relating to land on which the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation might have an interest for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Chris Hughes be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Council relating to climate, nature and biodiversity, including land use relating to land on which the Colwyn Bay Conservation and Environment Federation might have an interest for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001. Note: The Monitoring Officer advised that Councillor Chris Hughes had a personal and prejudicial interest in the above item as it was his application for dispensation. However, the Committee invited Councillor Hughes to explain the application.
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RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to One Voice Wales for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to One Voice Wales for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
Councillor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) had submitted an application for dispensation for matters relating to One Voice Wales as she was a nominated Council representative for matters relating to One Voice Wales and was also a paid employee of the organisation. Committee Members went into private session to seek advice on the application and determine the application. RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to One Voice Wales for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Angela Oakes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to One Voice Wales for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
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RESOLVED: a) That Councillor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to the Royal British Legion for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to the Royal British Legion for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
Councillor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) had submitted an application for dispensation for matters relating to the Royal British Legion, as he was a nominated Council representative for matters relating to the Royal British Legion and was also a president for the organisation. Committee Members went into private session to seek advice on the application and determine the application. RESOLVED: a) That Councillor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding all issues relating to the Royal British Legion for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor John Brookes (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to the Royal British Legion for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
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RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to Llanddulas Youth Club for a period of 12 months. b) That Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to “the Village People” community group for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) had submitted an application for the renewal of a dispensation for matters relating to Llanddulas Youth Club, as she was part of the Management Committee for the Club. Councillor Williams had also submitted an application for a dispensation for matters relating to “the Village People” community group, as she was a member and treasurer of the Trust. Committee Members went into private session to seek advice on the application and determine the application. The Monitoring Officer advised that dispensation was not required in respect of voting at Council meetings for decisions to make grants to voluntary organisation for sums under £500, as this was already permitted as part of an exemption within the Members’ Code of Conduct. RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to Llanddulas Youth Club for a period of 12 months. b) That Councillor Wendy Williams (Llanddulas and Rhyd y Foel Community Council) be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in Council/committee meetings relating to “the Village People” community group for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensations above be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f), respectively, of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001.
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RESOLVED: That Members consider the cases reported by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) on a regular basis to assist in their duties promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct.
The Monitoring Officer presented a report on the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) "Our Findings". Three cases had been reported since the last meeting. Two of the cases involved alleged breaches of the Code by Town and Community Councillors and the other case related to a County Councillor. It was confirmed that the case involving the County Councillor had been referred to the Adjudication Panel for Wales. RESOLVED: That Members consider the cases reported by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) on a regular basis to assist in their duties promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct.
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RESOLVED: That the Councillors’ Register of Interests be approved by the Standards Committee.
The Councillors’ Register of Interests was presented for the inspection of the Standards Committee. RESOLVED: That the Councillors’ Register of Interests be approved by the Standards Committee.
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RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 16 and 18a of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 16 and 18a of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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