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11 meetings

14 Sep 2026

6:00 pm

Standards Committee - Monday, 14th September, 2026 6.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Stockport Council met on Monday 14 September 2026, where they noted the annual report on councillor conduct for the 2025/26 municipal year. The meeting was chaired by Mr Stephen Clarke, Independent Member.

08 Dec 2025

6:00 pm

Standards Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Stockport Council met on Monday 8 December 2025 to discuss councillor conduct, general dispensations, and proposed changes to the national standards framework. The committee noted the annual report on councillor conduct for 2024/2...

15 Sep 2025

Standards Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Stockport Council Standards Committee met to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and to review a report regarding councillor conduct in 2024/25. Mr Stephen Clarke was elected as chair of the committee, and a vice...

09 Dec 2024

Standards Committee - Monday, 9th December, 2024 6.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Stockport Council met on Monday 9 December 2024 and granted dispensations to members of the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation. The minutes from the previous meeting held on 16 September 2024 were approved as a correct record.

16 Sep 2024

Standards Committee - Monday, 16th September, 2024 6.00 pm

The Standards Committee of Stockport Council met on Monday 16 September 2024 to review the annual report on councillor conduct. The committee noted the report and agreed for it to proceed to the CRMG Scrutiny and Cabinet Meeting, followed by the Council Mee...

About

The Standards Committee promotes high standards of conduct for councillors and co-opted members of Stockport Council, as required by the Localism Act 2011. It guides members and independent persons on the Code of Conduct, monitors its operation, and reviews the Code and the Council's arrangements. The committee considers complaints against councillors and co-opted members, making assessments and determinations. It also considers reports from the Monitoring Officer on alleged breaches and can grant dispensations for members regarding interests or exemptions for officers.

Members

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Anna Charles-Jones · Member
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Asa Caton · Member
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Dena Ryness · Member
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Liz Crix · Member
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Rachel Bresnahan · Member
Carol Hargreaves · Secretary
Andrew Stewart · Independent Member
Julie Carter · Independent Member
Mark Iveson · Independent Person
Stephen Clarke · Independent Member
Val Cottam · Independent Person