Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose:

Content: As school governors, Councillors McKeown and Shallcross each declared a personal and prejudicial interest on Agenda Item 9 (Confidential Briefing Note on Secondary Schools in Statutory Categories).  Both would remain in the room for the initial part of the report and withdraw from the meeting prior to discussion on their school.   On the same item, Councillor Lister declared a personal interest as a former employee of one of the schools mentioned in the report.  Councillor Parkhurst also declared a personal interest on this item.   On Item 6, Council Fund Budget 2026/27, Councillors Mackie and Preece declared a personal interest as school governors.