Decision details

The Monitoring Officer introduced the report. Councillor Glancy moved the Recommendations. Councillor Allnatt seconded the motion.

EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

Cabinet AGREED that press and public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (Access to Information: Exempt Information) under paragraphs 1, 2 and 5.

All queries raised were answered.

READMITTANCE OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

Cabinet APPROVED that the press and public be readmitted to the meeting

RESOLVED

That Cabinet:

1.     NOTED the findings in the report at Appendix 1

2.     CONSIDERED any action necessary to address the issues referred to in that report.

(Non-Key decision)

Reason for Recommendation:

A Monitoring Officer appointed by a local authority is under a personal statutory duty to prepare a report where certain adverse findings are made against the authority. The purpose is to ensure that any issues to which the adverse finding relates is brought to the attention of the relevant part of the authority so that, if required, appropriate action can be taken to address those issues and prevent a recurrence.