Decision

Waiver of the Six Month Councillor Attendance Rule (Section 85 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972)

Decision Maker: Borough Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED –   That the Council   a)  Noted that for reasons of ill health, Councillor Sukhbir Dhaliwal had not been able to attend a meeting of the authority since 4th December 2024; and to Agreed that the “six-month rule” in respect of councillor attendance be waived in respect of that absence; and b)  Agreed that, in the event that Councillor Dhaliwal continued to suffer from ill health, his future non-attendance at meetings of the authority be authorised for a period of six months commencing on 27 May 2025 and expiring on 26 November 2025.

Supporting Documents

Cllr Dhaliwal 6 Month Rule Report.pdf