Decision details

The Monitoring Officer presented a fact finding report and also stated that she had proposed an informal resolution by way of a press release apologising for the error, which had not been taken up.

Some members felt that the language used in the press release was inflammatory and may have been upsetting for the family involved, whilst other members were of the opinion that whilst more consideration could have been given to the words used, the information was not inaccurate. All members agreed, however, that advice should be given about taking care not to misrepresent information.

It was suggested that the subject member be asked to apologise, and requested that he be informed that failure to do so may result in a further complaint on that basis. It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Hall and

RESOLVED – alternative action be taken by way of asking the subject member to provide an apology to the subject of the press release and the Council.