Provision of Mobile Phones or a Second Sim Card to Elected Members
January 6, 2026 Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
... it was recommended to the Cabinet Member for Resources that elected members receive training on mobile phone usage, including the Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, and that the process for obtaining a second phone or SIM card for accessibility, mental health, or safeguarding needs be better publicised.
Full council record
Content
It was moved
by Councillor Rowse, seconded by Councillor Yelland, and
RESOLVED
that it be RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet Member for Resources
that:
1.
Members be provided with appropriate
training/guidance on mobile phone usage, including the use of the
Microsoft Teams Voice-Activated Directory, to support and safeguard
them in engaging with their constituents in their role as elected
Councillors;
2.
The means by which Members may seek a second phone
or Sim card where they have accessibility; mental health or
safeguarding needs are better publicised.
Related Meeting
Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.00 am on January 6, 2026
Supporting Documents
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 6 Jan 2026 |