Caryn Furlow-Harris

Multi Location Meeting Policy and Public Attendance at Meeting Guidance

From: Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 17, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Urgent Items

From: Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 17, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Forward Work Programme 25/26

From: Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 17, 2025

... to approve the recommendations within the noted Forward Work Programme for 2025/2026.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of Previous Meeting

From: Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 17, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Member Personal Development Reviews

From: Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 17, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved