To consider an investigation in accordance with the Local Government Act 2000, and to conduct a Standards Committee Hearing.

The Head of Law and Governance submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) detailing the procedure to be followed in respect of conducting a local determination hearing.

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2000, the Committee conducted a hearing into complaint reference 703/4/30. A copy of the full decision notice is appended to the minutes.