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Resolved that County Councillor Pete Lewington be elected to Vice Chair for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED that visibility when using the hybrid option and the non-permittance of display materials would be recommended to Full Council.
There were no apologies of absence.
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Resolved that County Councillor Pete Lewington be elected to Vice Chair for the ensuing year.
Resolved that County Councillor Pete Lewington be elected to Vice Chair for the ensuing year.
The Chair was authorised to sign the minutes of the meeting held on the 19th November 2025 as a correct record.
There were no declarations of interest.
The Head of Business Intelligence and Governance presented the Head of Democratic Services and Scrutiny report 2025-26. The committee made the following comments: • Annual reports from Member Champions to be provided. It was noted that Member Champion annual reports would be presented at Full Council. • Target attendance figures in Scrutiny Meetings. It was noted that the Standards Committee review Councillors attendance of all meetings, which is set at 60%. A suggestion was made to review attendance targets against current performance, comments would be reported back to the Standards Committee.
The Committee considered and noted the Member Development Programme Strategy. Members made the following comments: • Additional targeted training be provided in relation to specific committees and scrutiny, alongside broader commitments across the Local Authority. • That an approach be developed in respect of Councillors who do not commence their role at the beginning of a term. • A clear approach on the tracking and monitoring of training. It was noted that a Councillor Development session would be held, with feedback to be collated and subsequently reported to the Corporate Leadership Team and Council for full approval.
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RESOLVED that visibility when using the hybrid option and the non-permittance of display materials would be recommended to Full Council.
The Committee considered the report and each recommendation made by the Standards Committee. It was noted that the recommendations were based on observations made by Standards Committee members during Council meeting proceedings. The Committee made the following comments: • Mobile Phones: Members should be reminded by Chairs that devices be switched to silent. • Cameras: The Committee agreed that Members should be visual during meetings specifically if speaking or forwarding motions, to support with transparency and engagement. • Name Plates: It was noted that, where Members attend via the hybrid option, there is no means of identifying who is speaking within the Chamber. It was suggested that this may be able to be addressed through a technical solution. • Voting Methods: It was noted that Section 4 of the Constitution sets out, the flexible and proportionate arrangements for voting. • Display Materials: The Committee agreed that all members should be reminded that placards and other display material would not be permitted in meetings. It was moved and duly seconded that the report be noted, and that Full Council be recommended to consider matters relating to visibility when using the hybrid option and the non-permittance of display materials. RESOLVED that visibility when using the hybrid option and the non-permittance of display materials would be recommended to Full Council.
The Committee considered the report in respect of minor amendments to the constitution. It was moved and duly seconded to note the minor amendments made to the constitution by the Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer as set out in section 2 of the report. The Committee considered amendments to section 22 of the Constitution requiring Council approval. The main change proposed was to remove section 22.1 to 22.31.5 and replace with a link to the Policy, this amendment would allow for more regular updates to Policy. It was noted that an executive summary would be provided in place of the actual Policy. The other main change proposed was to include reference to ‘sexual harassment’ being a protected disclosure by virtue of amendments to the Employment Rights Act 2025. It was moved and duly seconded to approve each of the proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in Section 3 of the report and to make such recommendations to Council as the Committee considers appropriate. Resolved Reason for Decision To note the minor amendments made to the Constitution by the Head of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer as set out in section 2 of the report. To monitor, review and make minor amendments to the Constitution in accordance with Rules 2.4, 2.7 and 2,8 of the Constitution. To approve each of the proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in Section 3 of the report and to make such recommendations to council as the Committee considers appropriate. To comply with the Councils obligations to ensure that the constitution is reviewed regularly and remains fit for purpose.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
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