The Standards Sub-Committee of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider an application for a dispensation from Councillor Duncan Kerr. The committee was also due to consider an exempt report relating to a Code of Conduct complaint.

Application for Dispensation

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a dispensation from Councillor Duncan Kerr, who holds an Other Registerable Interest in matters relating to Oswestry Town Council. The report pack indicated that Councillor Kerr is seeking this dispensation to enable him to participate in discussions and voting on matters concerning the devolution of powers to Oswestry Town Council at Shropshire Council meetings. The report suggested that granting the dispensation would be in the interests of persons living in the authority's area. ¹ It was recommended that any granted dispensation should last until 3 May 2029, or until Councillor Kerr no longer has the relevant interest. The report highlighted that without a dispensation, the number of members prohibited from participating could impede the transaction of business, or upset the representation of political groups. Councillor Kerr stated that the devolution of street scene services is a priority and that as a member of Oswestry Town Council, the Audit Committee, the Improvement Board, and a Group Leader, there is a potential for a conflict of interest.

Code of Conduct Complaint

The committee was scheduled to consider an exempt report relating to a Code of Conduct complaint. Further details of this item were not publicly available in the provided documents.