Standard and Ethics Sub Committee - Hearings Panel

The Panel considered a referral from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales about a complaint against Councillor A, and decided the matter should proceed to a full Hearings Panel determination. The press and public were excluded because the business was confidential.

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1. Ombudsman referral of a complaint against Councillor A

   Decided

   The Panel agreed there was sufficient evidence to warrant further consideration. It resolved that the matter proceed to a Hearings Panel for full determination.

   Why

   The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales sent the Panel a report on a complaint about Councillor A. The Panel said the evidence was sufficient to warrant further consideration. A full determination means a full decision on the complaint. The minute gives no further reasons.

   Based on the minutes

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1. 1

   Election of Chairperson

   Minute

   Resolved: That Jason Bartlett be elected as Chairperson for the meeting.

2. 2

   Apologies for absence (if any)

   Minute

   None received.

3. 3

   Declarations of interest

   Minute

   None received.

4. 4

   Exclusion of the Press and Public

   Minute

   Resolved: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 and associated regulations due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

5. 5

   Ombudsman Referral of a complaint against Councillor A.

   Minute

   The Panel considered the report of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales regarding a complaint against Councillor A. Having considered the information presented, the Panel agreed that there was sufficient evidence to warrant further consideration. Resolved: That the matter proceed to a Hearings Panel for full determination.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

6. 6

   Date of next meeting - TBC

   Minute

   10th June 2026, start time to be confirmed.

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