Agenda and draft minutes

Standards Committee - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 6.00 pm

Venue: Head of Democratic Services' Office - Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW. View directions

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Denys and from Councillor Bhatt for whom Councillor Davies was substituting.

2.

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To approve the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 28 February and 9 May 2024 (attached)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 28 February and 9 May 2024 be taken as read and confirmed.

3.

Declarations of Interest

To note any declarations of interest in any matter before the Committee

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

4.

Confirmation that all items marked Part I will be considered in public and those marked Part II, in private

Minutes:

The items to be considered in Part II were confirmed.

5.

Standards and Ethics Indicators 2024 pdf icon PDF 304 KB

To consider the annual report detailing a range of Standards and Ethics indicators for the authority (attached)

Minutes:

The Committee considered the annual report detailing a range of standards and ethics indicators for the authority for the calendar year 2024. With regard to Member declarations of gifts and hospitality, the Committee were concerned that the number of declarations had decreased notably from previous years and the Head of Democratic Services was asked to circulate a reminder to all Members concerning their obligations to declare such offers.

 

RESOLVED: That the report be noted and the Head of Democratic Services be asked to circulate a reminder to all Members concerning their obligations to declare offers of gifts and hospitality.

6.

Complaints Monitoring

To note details of complaints received against elected Members (attached)

Minutes:

This item was considered in Part II. Members noted details of complaints received against elected Members during 2024.

 

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.