Agenda

To receive the apologies of any Member who is unable to attend today’s meeting.

To receive declarations of interest from Members in respect of items listed on the agenda.

To consider whether the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of any part of the agenda.

To consider and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11^th September, 2025 as a true and correct record of the proceedings and signed by the Chair.

To consider the Government’s response to the Consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England.

To receive a verbal update on progress to date.

To consider and review of the Standards and Ethics Committee Sub-Committee Hearing Procedure. 

To consider the appointment of an Independent Member following a recruitment process.

To give consideration to a report regarding concerns raised pursuant to the Whistleblowing Policy and the actions taken to address these matters.

To give consideration to a report updating the Committee on the Complaints received against Members of the Council, and Town and Parish Councillors alleging a breach of the Code of Conduct.

To determine any item which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.