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Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm
November 17, 2025 Democratic Services Committee View on council websiteSummary
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Urgent Items
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Forward Work Programme 25/26
Recommendations Approved... to approve the recommendations within the noted Forward Work Programme for 2025/2026.
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Declarations of Interest
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Minutes of Previous Meeting
Recommendations Approved...the minutes of the meeting held on 21st July 2025 were approved as a true and accurate record, the Draft Members' Development and Training Programme (and Seminar Schedule) for 2025/26 was approved, the progress made on the Harassment, Abuse and Intimidation Action Plan was noted and progress will be monitored on a 6 monthly basis, elected members were granted access to the Vivup platform and its full suite of services, and the Forward Work Programme 2025-2026 was noted.
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Member Personal Development Reviews
Recommendations Approved...to note the Member Personal Development Review Scheme and approve actions to explore a cohort of members for training to conduct Personal Development Reviews and to communicate the scheme to all members.
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Member Annual Report Scheme
Recommendations Approved... to promote transparency and accountability, the committee approved reminding all Members of the Members Annual Report Scheme and inviting them to complete an annual report if they wish.
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Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru Draft Annual Remuneration Report
Recommendations Approved...to consider and comment on the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru's draft Annual Remuneration Report for 2026/27 and authorize the Head of Democratic Services to respond to the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales with the Committee's decision and comments.
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Multi Location Meeting Policy and Public Attendance at Meeting Guidance
Recommendations Approved...to approve the Multi Location Meeting Policy and Public Attendance at Meeting Guidance as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2, which aim to facilitate public participation through webcasting of public meetings using Microsoft Teams Live.
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Handling Harassment, Abuse and Intimidation - A Guide for Personal Safety and Security
Recommendations Approved... to provide feedback on and approve the Guide for Councillors on ‘Handling Harassment, Abuse and Intimidation – A Guide for Personal Safety and Security’.
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