Decision details

Decision:

To adopt the policy set out in appendix 1 of the report incorporating the recommended amendments from the Corporate Governance and Standards Committee.

Reason(s):

It is right and proper to uphold the principles of transparency to encourage individuals to make any disclosures and raise any concerns where they suspect wrongdoing.

It is important that the Council has a Policy in place to govern such disclosures and that such Policy is kept under regular review.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

None.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.