Issue - meetings

Report of an investigation under chapter 7 of the Localism Act 2011 into a complaint about a parish councillor.

Members gave consideration to an investigation report into two complaints about a parish councillor which were addressed in one report. The first complaint related to the tone of emails sent by the subject member and the second was about alleged unauthorised activities contrary to standing orders.

In relation to the first complaint (2016/01), about the tone of emails, members did not agree with the finding of the investigator that there had been a breach of the code of conduct, but felt that a letter be sent to the subject member to ask him to be mindful of the tone and content of his emails.

In relation to the second complaint (2016/02), members agreed with the investigator’s finding that there was no breach of the code of conduct.

It was moved by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Morrell and

RESOLVED –

(i)            In relation to complaint 2016/01, the member had not breached the code of conduct but a letter be sent to ask him to be mindful of the tone and content of his emails;

(ii)           In relation to complaint 2017/02, the member had not breached the code of conduct and no action be taken.

Fact finding report attached.

The Committee received a fact finding report which considered whether a parish councillor had discredited two fellow councillors by his continual questioning on parish council matters.

It was moved by Councillor Rooney, seconded by Councillor Hall and

                        RESOLVED - the matter be referred to the Monitoring Officer for further investigation.