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RESOLVED that Claire Moore be appointed Chair of the Standards Community Sub-Committee.
RESOLVED to appoint Nigel Steward to the position of Vice Chair.
RESOLVED to confirm the temporary dispensation granted to Councillor Sydney Charitos of Llangattock Community Council. C. Ombudsman’s Casebook Details of cases were available in Ombudsman Wales - Our Findings D. Adjudication Panel for Wales Details of cases considered by the APW wre available via the following link: Decisions | The Adjudication Panel for Wales (gov.wales) E. Meeting Dates The Committee dates in 2026 were noted.
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following items of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under category 1 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED to extend the monitoring of the Council for a further three months and that the Vice Chair and County Councillor Beverley Baynham attend meetings in this period.
RESOLVED that the Councillor should be given the opportunity to make representations, either orally or in writing in respect of the findings of the investigation and any allegation that he has failed, or may have failed, to comply with the code of conduct. Councillor Richard White requested that his abstention be noted. RESOLVED that the Committee adopts the procedures at Appendix 1 of the report for the determination of the matter. The Deputy Monitoring Officer was asked to enquire if the Monitoring Officer in Ceredigion would be available to undertake the hearing.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Claire Moore be appointed Chair of the Standards Community Sub-Committee.
The Deputy Monitoring Officer welcomed Ceri Ellis-Jones to the Standards Committee following her appointment by Council, replacing the retired Chair, Stephan Hays. It was noted that Ceri Ellis-Jones had not completed the relevant training, so therefore would not have voting power during this meeting. The Committee was asked for nominations for the position of Chair. Claire Moore was nominated and seconded and it was RESOLVED that Claire Moore be appointed Chair of the Standards Community Sub-Committee.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to appoint Nigel Steward to the position of Vice Chair.
The Committee was asked for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Nigel Steward was nominated and seconded and it was RESOLVED to appoint Nigel Steward to the position of Vice Chair.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Steve Deeks-D’Silva.
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It was noted that there was a mistake in the minutes of 17 September 2025. The minute should read: “6(1)(a) – you must not conduct yourself in a manner which could reasonably be regarded as bringing his office or authority into disrepute.” Subject to this correction, the Chair was authorised to sign the minutes of the meetings held on 16 September 2025 , 17 September 2025 and 13 October 2025 as a correct record. It was noted that at the last meeting it had been agreed that a letter be sent to the Ombudsman seeking clarification about the support provided to town and community councillors and the length of time to complete the complaints process. The Deputy Monitoring Officer apologised that this had not been done and said she would share the draft letter with the Committee for comment. She had met the Public Services Ombudsman and had raised the issue with her.
No declarations were received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to confirm the temporary dispensation granted to Councillor Sydney Charitos of Llangattock Community Council. C. Ombudsman’s Casebook Details of cases were available in Ombudsman Wales - Our Findings D. Adjudication Panel for Wales Details of cases considered by the APW wre available via the following link: Decisions | The Adjudication Panel for Wales (gov.wales) E. Meeting Dates The Committee dates in 2026 were noted.
The Committee received the report of the Monitoring Officer (copy filed with signed minutes). A Referral of Town and Community Councillors to the Public Services Ombudsman The report listed complaints received by the Ombudsman, both those which were being investigated and those which weren’t. B. Dispensations - Applications by Town and Community Councillors An application for dispensation had been requested by Councillor Sydney Charitos of Llangattock Community Council. The application was received via email in October 2025. As this was a similar request to one considered by the Sub-Committee in February 2025, the Chair and Vice Chair had used their delegated authority to grant a temporary dispensation for a non-controversial application, subject to confirmation at the next Sub-Committee meeting. RESOLVED to confirm the temporary dispensation granted to Councillor Sydney Charitos of Llangattock Community Council. C. Ombudsman’s Casebook Details of cases were available in Ombudsman Wales - Our Findings D. Adjudication Panel for Wales Details of cases considered by the APW wre available via the following link: Decisions | The Adjudication Panel for Wales (gov.wales) E. Meeting Dates The Committee dates in 2026 were noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following items of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under category 1 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following items of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under category 1 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to extend the monitoring of the Council for a further three months and that the Vice Chair and County Councillor Beverley Baynham attend meetings in this period.
The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Monitoring Officer and the observations of members who had attended meetings of the Council. RESOLVED to extend the monitoring of the Council for a further three months and that the Vice Chair and County Councillor Beverley Baynham attend meetings in this period.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Councillor should be given the opportunity to make representations, either orally or in writing in respect of the findings of the investigation and any allegation that he has failed, or may have failed, to comply with the code of conduct. Councillor Richard White requested that his abstention be noted. RESOLVED that the Committee adopts the procedures at Appendix 1 of the report for the determination of the matter. The Deputy Monitoring Officer was asked to enquire if the Monitoring Officer in Ceredigion would be available to undertake the hearing.
The Sub Committee considered the report of the Monitoring Officer and the report of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales into a complaint made against a councillor. Having considered the report and the advice of the Deputy Monitoring Officer the Sub Committee RESOLVED that the Councillor should be given the opportunity to make representations, either orally or in writing in respect of the findings of the investigation and any allegation that he has failed, or may have failed, to comply with the code of conduct. Councillor Richard White requested that his abstention be noted. RESOLVED that the Committee adopts the procedures at Appendix 1 of the report for the determination of the matter. The Deputy Monitoring Officer was asked to enquire if the Monitoring Officer in Ceredigion would be available to undertake the hearing.