Decision

Councillor Chris Noon wished to highlight that
Councillor Tim Harrison was the Leader of the Grantham Independent
Group on the Council, of which Councillor Noon was a member.
Councillor Noon confirmed that he would make an informed decision
based on the evidence before him.
 
Councillor Richard Dixon-Warren commented that
the complainants in this case were Conservative Councillors, and
that he was the Conservative Group whip. He emphasised his
commitment to make a judgment based on the evidence as
presented.
 
Councillor Pam Byrd stated that the members of
the Panel had not met beforehand to discuss content and had not
arrived at a pre-determined outcome.