Linda Walker

Standards Advisory Committee

Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The committee discussed the UK Government's consultation on changes to the standards and conduct framework, the council's member learning and development programme, and the register of interests and gifts and hospitality. It was decided that the committee would draft a response to the government consultation, that the learning and development programme would continue in its current form, and that no changes were needed to the register of interests and gifts and hospitality. The committee also agreed to move into private session to discuss a confidential matter.

Standards Advisory Committee

Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The meeting discussed arrangements for dealing with complaints against councillors, the proposed publication of new Local Government Association (LGA) best practice guidance for Standards Committees, and the possible creation of a 'Standards In Public Life' webpage for the Council. The Committee agreed to consider updating its processes for handling complaints and also agreed to provide further information to the LGA about how its Standards Committee operates.

Cabinet

Cabinet - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 4.00 p.m.

The Cabinet agreed and noted the recommendations on all agenda items, including a £1.93m funding increase for the borough's homelessness services, a further £3.65m investment in the newly insourced leisure service and an extension to AEG Presents' licence to occupy Victoria Park until September 2027.