Standards Committee
The Standards Committee’s principal role is to promote and maintain high standards of conduct. It is independent in the way it operates and is chaired by an Independent Member.
The Committee comprises 9 Members:
3 District Councillors -appointed to the Committee at the Annual Council meeting each May
3 Parish/Town Council representatives
3 Independent lay people
Membership of Standards Committee
Cllr Hugh Davies
Cllr Paul Grierson
Cllr David Westcott
Mr M Parslow (Independent member)
Mr I Gunn (Independent member)
Mr T Evans (Independent member) Chairman
Mrs S de Renzy-Martin (Parish Council member)
Mr J Davis (Parish Council member)
Mr J Sawyer (Parish Council member)
The Committee has many roles. It is responsible for the assessment and possible investigation of complaints about District and Parish/Town Councillors. This is only in relation to potential breaches in the Code of Conduct.
The outcomes, or "Decision Notices", of assessments/investigations/reviews can be found by clicking on the Decision Notices link in the Standards Information section on this page.
The full role and functions of the Committee are set out within the Council's Constitution together with the Terms of Reference, which can also be found on this page.