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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 22 June 2026 be signed and approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Standards Committee Forward Work Programme be approved.
RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Harry Saville be permitted to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding licensing and home to school transport matters, except on any matters concerning any license or review related to Phoenix Transport Ltd. for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Harry Saville be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in the General or Statutory Licensing Committee, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Council relating to home to school transport or taxi provision, including policy discussions (but should leave the room before any vote is taken), except on any matters concerning any license or review related to Phoenix Transport Ltd. for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensation be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f) (and paragraph 2 (g) in respect of Overview and Scrutiny Committees) of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations. Note: Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as it was his application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Saville to explain the reasons for the application.
RESOLVED: That the application for dispensation to allow Councillor Jo Nuttall to speak with officers, to write to officers and or the Council, to speak and/or answer questions at Council/Committee meetings, to remain in the room, or to vote during any debate relating to Public Spaces Protection Dog Orders (PSPO) be refused. Note: Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she is friends with Councillor Nutall. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Jo Nutall declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as it was her application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Nuttall to explain the reasons for the application.
RESOLVED: That the update on the National Standards Forum held on 29 June 2026 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the cases reported by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) be noted.
RESOLVED: That the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2025/2026 and, in particular, the Code of Conduct complaints information and statistics relevant to the Committee’s role in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct be noted. Note: Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she works for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and the report refers to Health Board related complaints. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter.
RESOLVED: That the Committee concludes that no specific action is required in respect of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Letter 2025/2026.
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(4) of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 15, 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.
Councillor Ann Jones, the newly appointed Community Committee Member was welcomed to the meeting. An apology for absence was received from Councillor David Carr.
Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item 6b (Application for Dispensation - Councillor Jo Nuttall) as she is friends with Councillor Nuttall. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal interest in agenda item 9 (Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2025/2026) as she works for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and the report refers to Health Board related complaints. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 6a (Application for Dispensation) as it was his application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Saville to explain the reasons for the application. Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in agenda item 6b (Application for Dispensation) as it was her application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Nuttall to explain the reasons for the application.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 22 June 2026 be signed and approved as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 22 June 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on 22 June 2026 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. The following changes were highlighted: • The Adjudication Panel for Wales (APW) Annual Report 2025/2026 would be reported to the Standards Committee in January 2027. • Feedback from the National Standards Forum would be included on the FWP for March 2027. RESOLVED: That the Standards Committee Forward Work Programme be approved.
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RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Harry Saville be permitted to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding licensing and home to school transport matters, except on any matters concerning any license or review related to Phoenix Transport Ltd. for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Harry Saville be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in the General or Statutory Licensing Committee, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Council relating to home to school transport or taxi provision, including policy discussions (but should leave the room before any vote is taken), except on any matters concerning any license or review related to Phoenix Transport Ltd. for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensation be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f) (and paragraph 2 (g) in respect of Overview and Scrutiny Committees) of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations. Note: Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as it was his application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Saville to explain the reasons for the application.
Councillor Harry Saville presented an application for the renewal of a dispensation for matters relating to taxi licensing and home to school transport due to a family member’s connection, employment and interests concerning Phoenix Transport Ltd., a private hire company and contracting partner with the Local Authority providing home to school transport. Councillor Saville confirmed that, whilst his application remained unchanged, he was content with the level of dispensation that had been granted previously. Committee Members went into private session to seek advice on the application and determine the application. RESOLVED: a) That Councillor Harry Saville be permitted to speak with officers and write to officers and/ or the Council regarding licensing and home to school transport matters, except on any matters concerning any license or review related to Phoenix Transport Ltd. for a period of 12 months. b) That Councilor Harry Saville be allowed to speak and take part in debates and answer questions in the General or Statutory Licensing Committee, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Council relating to home to school transport or taxi provision, including policy discussions (but should leave the room before any vote is taken), except on any matters concerning any license or review related to Phoenix Transport Ltd. for a period of 12 months. c) That the dispensation be granted under paragraphs 2 (d) and (f) (and paragraph 2 (g) in respect of Overview and Scrutiny Committees) of the Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations. Note: Councillor Harry Saville declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as it was his application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Saville to explain the reasons for the application.
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RESOLVED: That the application for dispensation to allow Councillor Jo Nuttall to speak with officers, to write to officers and or the Council, to speak and/or answer questions at Council/Committee meetings, to remain in the room, or to vote during any debate relating to Public Spaces Protection Dog Orders (PSPO) be refused. Note: Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she is friends with Councillor Nutall. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Jo Nutall declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as it was her application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Nuttall to explain the reasons for the application.
Councillor Jo Nuttall presented an application for a dispensation for matters relating to Public Spaces Protection Dog Orders (PSPO) due to her occupation as a professional dog walker and from having previously expressed views publicly regarding the proposed dog ban. Councillor Nuttall was questioned and made reference to the following: · Llandrillo-yn-Rhos electoral ward was represented by four elected Members. · She considered it important to speak and vote on behalf of residents. · Her dog-walking business operated between Penrhyn Bay and Old Colwyn, generally from approximately 8.30 am to 1.00 pm each day. She did not usually walk the dogs on the beach. · She had expressed strong views on the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) and had organised a protest walk in her capacity as a member of the public, rather than as a County Councillor. · She was a member of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee. None of the other three ward Members served on the Committee, although one was a Cabinet Member. Committee Members went into private session to seek advice on the application and determine the application. The Monitoring Officer advised that the dispensation had not been granted due to Councillor Nuttall’s business interest and her involvement in organising a protest in a personal capacity. The Committee was not satisfied that the nature of her interests was such that her participation in the related business would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business. It was also noted that three other ward members were able to represent their constituents’ views on the matter. RESOLVED: That the application for dispensation to allow Councillor Jo Nuttall to speak with officers, to write to officers and or the Council, to speak and/or answer questions at Council/Committee meetings, to remain in the room, or to vote during any debate relating to Public Spaces Protection Dog Orders (PSPO) be refused. Note: Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the above agenda item as she is friends with Councillor Nutall. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Jo Nutall declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as it was her application, however, the Committee had invited Councillor Nuttall to explain the reasons for the application.
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RESOLVED: That the update on the National Standards Forum held on 29 June 2026 be noted.
Maggie Griffiths (Independent Member) provided an update on the National Standards Committee Forum held on 29 June 2026. The Adjudication Panel for Wales (APW) advised that the APW was now routinely notified of Standards Committee appeal decisions. Appeal hearing training for Standards Committee Chairs would be delivered at the next National Standards Committee Forum in January 2027. The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) reported that equality and respect remained the principal themes arising from complaints. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) was preparing national induction guidance ahead of the 2027 local council elections. The materials would be circulated to each local authority for review and local adaptation. RESOLVED: That the update on the National Standards Forum held on 29 June 2026 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the cases reported by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) be noted.
The Monitoring Officer presented the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) Case Summaries. RESOLVED: That the cases reported by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2025/2026 and, in particular, the Code of Conduct complaints information and statistics relevant to the Committee’s role in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct be noted. Note: Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she works for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and the report refers to Health Board related complaints. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter.
The Monitoring Officer presented the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) Annual Report 2025/2026. RESOLVED: That the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2025/2026 and, in particular, the Code of Conduct complaints information and statistics relevant to the Committee’s role in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct be noted. Note: Councillor Ann Jones declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as she works for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and the report refers to Health Board related complaints. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones was able to speak and vote on the matter.
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RESOLVED: That the Committee concludes that no specific action is required in respect of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Letter 2025/2026.
The Monitoring Officer presented the Annual Letter for the Council from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales for 2025/2026. The Committee were reassured that the level of complaints was consistent with other Local Authorities. RESOLVED: That the Committee concludes that no specific action is required in respect of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Letter 2025/2026.
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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(4) of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 15, 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(4) of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 15, 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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