Democratic Services Committee

There is no summary of this meeting yet. One is written once the council publishes the minutes. The agenda and papers are below.

1. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None.

2. 3

   Minutes of the Previous Meeting

   Minute

   The Minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 October 2026 were accepted as a true and accurate record.

   Papers: 03.Draft Minutes 09.10.25
3. 4

   Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru - Annual Remuneration Report 2026-27

   Minute

   The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager provided an overview of the report to the Committee. Members questioned the Officers on the content of the report – to access a full recording of the comments made please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. The Committee noted the report and recommended it be presented to Full Council.

   Papers: Annual Remuneration Report 2026-27, Annual Remuneration Report 2026-27 Cymraeg
4. 5

   Date of next Meeting

   Minute

   The date of the next meeting is Thursday 18 June 2026. Meeting terminated at 15:10.

Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.

Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.

• John Jones, ChairConservativePresent
• Andrew Sterry, Committee MemberIndependentPresent
• Bev Perkins, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• John Harris, Committee MemberLabourAbsent
• Kate Thomas, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• Phil Hourahine, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Stephen Cocks, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Tim Harvey, Committee MemberLabourAbsent
• Trevor Watkins, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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