To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

There were no declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.  See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

There were no declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.

The Council’s Monitoring Officer provided advice to the Council in respect of agenda item 12, Members Allowance Scheme. Members were advised that the Standards (Advisory) Committee had granted a general dispensation to all Councillors to be present, speak and vote on the determination of allowances, travel expenses, payment or indemnity to all Councillors. As a result, Members did not need need to declare any interests in relation to agenda item 12 and might participate and vote.