Decision details

A fact finding report into a complaint about a parish councillor was presented to the committee. Members supported the recommendation that other action be taken, in this instance that the parish council adopts a social media policy and that an advisory note be sent to the member around the use of social media. Members asked that adoption of a social media policy be suggested to other parish councils. Councillor Morrell agreed to raise it at the next Parish Forum and it was suggested that this also be raised with the Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils.

It was moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The complaint be referred to the Monitoring Officer to be resolved through other action by way of:

(a)  an advisory note to the subject member around the use of social media;

(b)  a recommendation to the parish council that they adopt a social media policy.

(ii)           A suggestion be taken to the next Parish Forum that all parish councils consider adopting a social media policy;

(iii)          Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils be asked to support parish councils in drafting a policy.